Good call easing up on the front brakes through the transition to the new line. With front brakes you have a choice, you can steer or you can brake. You can't do both!
Hey Alan, while it's tough it can still be done. We teach some methods of brake modulation at both slow and high speeds and while cornering so riders can feel the different reactions and control changes. Its helpful when you can put the time in to pattern the good behaviours.
@@RideHubSquamish Agreed that it's possible, but that's a more advanced skill. For newbs I prefer to keep it simple and have them focus on either braking or steering. After they have it ingrained that braking affects steering, then they can work on modulation.
This makes me feel like I could actually do this feature (I will never, im a roadie lol). your methodical and logical breakdown of this feature is just great.
Learned a lot from this. The collection of wipeouts were really helpfully especially in explaining what caused them. Really hope to see more videos like this! Thank you so much for your hard work on creating this.
So in this video Matt was running a nearly bald e13 LG1R front tire and a new e13 LG1+ Semi slick in the back. Just changed the front to a new LG1R Mopo yesterday and it is super tacky!
@@RideHubSquamish Hah right on. Might be getting a new bike with e13 tires (TRS Race front TRS Plus rear). Curious to try em out.. I have a hard time not running DHF MaxxGrip front and DHR II MaxxTerra rear - or Assegai up front.
Tires are a pretty religious thing for riders. You find something you like and you stick with it. However there are some cool companies doing cool things so I took a step outside my comfort zone and tried something new. I was very impressed and have a new normal!
This vid helped me on my recent re-ride. Last time I chickened out and went far left. The next time I was visualizing your advice, rode up and over the spine without stopping, (got a tad slide-y at the transition), but made it down in once piece. It's immortalized on video, too. YeeeW!
Awesome video and great tips, this is exactly where I met you a few years ago. I have ridden this many times using your recommended line but also avoided it many times having seen a wide variety of crashes and picked people up at the bottom. I also like riding just the 2nd part these days without the off camber first spine, still gets the adrenalin up there! More videos like this please for other slabs in Squamish and how to ride them when I get back on my bike from injury rehab!
Rode it for the first time today, thanks for the tips. I broke it down into two parts. I rode the bottom section first a couple of times and then I rode the top and stopped just after the transition a couple of times. Then I put the two together. I still need to practice on the feature a couple of more times, as I still am not entirely confident of the feature, but it was fun thanks to the great video you made.
Hey Simon, it is definitely one of the more intimidating features. The wet comment is an interesting one because none of the principles change, except the position of the "Breakaway Point". When the rock is wet, this makes the tire breakaway earlier so you need to modulate earlier. Because of that, your exit speed goes up quite a bit so keep it under control before the corner is more difficult.
Nicely done--subscribed. A minor point--I struggled to process the pop-up text while also listening to the narrative. I'd prefer to be getting info from only one of those sources at a time.
Thanks for the feedback Phil - we are going to try and keep the information stream a little less inundating - Let us know if the latest video on the Leave of Absence Wood Roll down th-cam.com/video/vXiGxh9tUHc/w-d-xo.html is better - we kept the notes to themselves this time.
What would you say are good other slabs to do to prep yourself for this feature? This has a good mix of steering and highly skilled braking. Would be nice to practice on some less committing stuff to dial the techniques. Thanks for the videos!
Hey Bram, the challenge with this move is that there is really nothing like it (of lower consequence) in Squamish, so you have to practice a couple different moves to prep yourself. One of the best skills for this is brake modulation. I would begin by practicing slowing the bike down on slabs like Room With a View or Boney Elbows. If you can learn to slow down quickly to a near stop, mid-slab using really good braking technique and body position, that will help greatly. The other drill I would practice is emergency braking on loose dirt and gravel, which will teach you to modulate the brakes when the tires start sliding.
Definitely one of the more sniper moves in town - we are always amazed at how many people will attempt it but will shy away from easier stuff (like steep slab descents)
Shout-out to the riders who sacrificed themselves so this video could be made.
Good call easing up on the front brakes through the transition to the new line. With front brakes you have a choice, you can steer or you can brake. You can't do both!
Hey Alan, while it's tough it can still be done. We teach some methods of brake modulation at both slow and high speeds and while cornering so riders can feel the different reactions and control changes. Its helpful when you can put the time in to pattern the good behaviours.
@@RideHubSquamish Agreed that it's possible, but that's a more advanced skill.
For newbs I prefer to keep it simple and have them focus on either braking or steering. After they have it ingrained that braking affects steering, then they can work on modulation.
This makes me feel like I could actually do this feature (I will never, im a roadie lol). your methodical and logical breakdown of this feature is just great.
Learned a lot from this. The collection of wipeouts were really helpfully especially in explaining what caused them. Really hope to see more videos like this! Thank you so much for your hard work on creating this.
Superb technical analysis. Maybe that upper slab is a sort of Wall Shot...........
Thank you!! Headed there in two days
Instasubcribe! Awesome vid. Please keep em coming.
This gave me a very good understanding of what's going on, and I learned a lot. Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback Zeph!
Awesome video RideHub! Thanks for the knowledge of how to attack the properly attack that beast with confidence.
One other tip: run fresh Maxxis Minion/Assegai 3C MaxxGrip compound tires :)
So in this video Matt was running a nearly bald e13 LG1R front tire and a new e13 LG1+ Semi slick in the back. Just changed the front to a new LG1R Mopo yesterday and it is super tacky!
@@RideHubSquamish Hah right on. Might be getting a new bike with e13 tires (TRS Race front TRS Plus rear). Curious to try em out.. I have a hard time not running DHF MaxxGrip front and DHR II MaxxTerra rear - or Assegai up front.
Tires are a pretty religious thing for riders. You find something you like and you stick with it. However there are some cool companies doing cool things so I took a step outside my comfort zone and tried something new. I was very impressed and have a new normal!
That's my jam right there.
Yo mad dog..very impressive..I think you found ur calling..skys the limit bro
This vid helped me on my recent re-ride. Last time I chickened out and went far left. The next time I was visualizing your advice, rode up and over the spine without stopping, (got a tad slide-y at the transition), but made it down in once piece. It's immortalized on video, too. YeeeW!
Love it! This is the type of stuff we love to hear - glad the video helped.
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Great video!!! thanks for all the tips!! cant wait for more
Awesome video and great tips, this is exactly where I met you a few years ago. I have ridden this many times using your recommended line but also avoided it many times having seen a wide variety of crashes and picked people up at the bottom. I also like riding just the 2nd part these days without the off camber first spine, still gets the adrenalin up there! More videos like this please for other slabs in Squamish and how to ride them when I get back on my bike from injury rehab!
Don't worry, there is more to come!
I don’t think the GoPro effect quite gives that feature justice! Super tech feature that took me some goes to nail it. Nice video guys!
Thanks! It's always hard to capture the size of the rock, but we also thought the second shot right at the beginning made it look "proper"... Haha!
RideHub Squamish so true!! Loved entrails. I must return.
Rode it for the first time today, thanks for the tips. I broke it down into two parts. I rode the bottom section first a couple of times and then I rode the top and stopped just after the transition a couple of times. Then I put the two together. I still need to practice on the feature a couple of more times, as I still am not entirely confident of the feature, but it was fun thanks to the great video you made.
That's awesome to hear! Confidently getting on to the second rock is the key here, and then slowing it down before the exit.
So awesome and well explained! I've crashed off this one and haven't done it since!
We definitely need to check this one off with you Sonya!
Great video Matt. When I first saw that feature I thought WTF! Now I just know to avoid when damp!
Hey Simon, it is definitely one of the more intimidating features. The wet comment is an interesting one because none of the principles change, except the position of the "Breakaway Point". When the rock is wet, this makes the tire breakaway earlier so you need to modulate earlier. Because of that, your exit speed goes up quite a bit so keep it under control before the corner is more difficult.
Great breakdown and explanation
Good message on getting coaching
I've tried this twice. . . both times in the rain! It did not go well. I was probably getting too far back. . .
Thanks for the tips and an awesome video! Can't wait to nail it come July.
It's already July!!!
Hahaha...dropping in on 24th. First thing first to collect the much delayed SORCA t-shirt😁
Love the detailed and thoughtful analysis!
Nicely done--subscribed. A minor point--I struggled to process the pop-up text while also listening to the narrative. I'd prefer to be getting info from only one of those sources at a time.
Thanks for the feedback Phil - we are going to try and keep the information stream a little less inundating - Let us know if the latest video on the Leave of Absence Wood Roll down th-cam.com/video/vXiGxh9tUHc/w-d-xo.html is better - we kept the notes to themselves this time.
Love it. I look forward to the next one!
Great video and solid explanation!
Great video - thanks! And yes (from a comment below) - instasubscribe!
What would you say are good other slabs to do to prep yourself for this feature? This has a good mix of steering and highly skilled braking. Would be nice to practice on some less committing stuff to dial the techniques. Thanks for the videos!
Hey Bram, the challenge with this move is that there is really nothing like it (of lower consequence) in Squamish, so you have to practice a couple different moves to prep yourself. One of the best skills for this is brake modulation. I would begin by practicing slowing the bike down on slabs like Room With a View or Boney Elbows. If you can learn to slow down quickly to a near stop, mid-slab using really good braking technique and body position, that will help greatly. The other drill I would practice is emergency braking on loose dirt and gravel, which will teach you to modulate the brakes when the tires start sliding.
Great vid! Merci RideHub!
LOL go pro effect. Rode that thing its nasty
Definitely one of the more sniper moves in town - we are always amazed at how many people will attempt it but will shy away from easier stuff (like steep slab descents)
Great video! I coach MTB as well in VT! I’ve been looking for good BICP style breakdowns of features! Thanks!
Definitely crashed last time LOL