Line choice, line choice! I’ve always been amazed out how well you can ride a trail blind and still see new lines. Great trip and vids. Thanks for sharing.
It's a trail building work-of-art! Amazing that a trail with that much rock and flat areas can keep speed so well. thanks for posting another quality vid.
I was like "Did he just went back for an easy line? Wut? What's wrong...", but soon after you explained. After that, many lines were left for the next time, quite sure your planning to go back soon. Amazing scenery, views and terrain. Thanks for again an awesome video
I love riding alone, but it's a real double edged sword, as you are indeed alone when flats and other mechanical issues arise, not to mention accidents. You're brave to not carry a pump along on that terrain. Beautiful scenery.
This ride was rather short. Worse comes to worse itd be a hike down. Itd be annoying, but not the end of the world. The other rides were rides that you'd be royally screwed if you didn't have a way to inflate your tire.
@@LiHao8377 way less than that :D. A good hiker can hike 5 miles in 2-3 hours. If it's downhill probably faster. My brother and I did a 20 mile hike in 10-12 hours in southern Utah slot canyon country through a creek with the trail overgrown with vegetation. It was a slog but doable. We didn't have to pack out bikes though, just 40 lbs packs.
Great vid Phil! I have no idea how you handle all that Terrain on the Fly. If I were to go right half the s*** you right I would have been Air Evac-ed 12 times this year 🤣
I rode this trail many years ago on a Walmart Iron Horse bike. I endo-ed right after the cliff area and broke my derailer hanger. Luckily, it was a short walk from there.
I wish the slickrock in Sand Flats had fresh blue lines back in Jan/Feb when I rode and recorded. The white lines were faded and/or just harder to follow. Still fun though!
I've ridden Ahab twice and wanted to see what you did with @7:30, I saw the line out of the corner of my eye and stopped to look, but didn't have the nerve (or skills) to pull that off. And @13:45, I tried that section multiple times. Always went left and got myself in trouble. Your line was intimidating but that's definitely the way to do it!
Next time check out " Moab Rocks" Not the most difficult or near death experience.... but alot of fun and flow. You will definitely make your own lines on that one. Muy Bueno as always Phil!! 💪👍
I always carry a couple co2 cartridges and an adapter with me for this reason, super light and will easily fill a tire, and can sometimes even reseat a tubeless in a pinch
Amazing trails. I've ridden many of them and wonder who created them? Be cool if Skills with Phil could find and interview these folks because that is a monumental task and how it was done, how long timewise, etc would be interesting.
I love Captain Ahab! You rode some lines I never even noticed. When you come back to ride, I would suggest Rock Stacker and Jackson's. They're in the same area, but have a some bigger features, with exposure similar to Portal.
I took my first ever trip to Moab this spring, and I Captain Ahab was definitely in my top 2 trails. I'm not nearly as skilled as Phil though, so I descended a bit more cautiously haha
So many alt lines on that trail. The first alt where you went up to the right, you can also 'skinny' to the left. The lower stuff is as hammered as I've ever seen it from the flooding they had.
hey Phil and comments I have a question to ask? What do you reckon the best bike brand would be for a teenager or young adult soughta and also huge fan absolutley love your vids keep going your such a talented rider and creator love your vids❤
Wasn't my favorite trail out there TBH. Feels like 90% climbing. The scenery was mind blowing and that alone is reason enough to go back but Ahab is a lot of techy climbing on top of more climbing. Kept waiting on that downhill.
As other's have said, add Jackson and Rockstacker to your trail list for next time. Challenging double blacks for mere mortals but a ton of fun for you I'm sure.
How do you have the seatbelt wrapped for holding up your bike in the van? That's the kind of ingenuity I'd use all the time since I'm not super comfortable with mine hanging off the back on a rack with the amount of city I have to drive through to get to my riding spots.
Hey phil, loved the video. I have a kenda tire in the rear for my bike and it keeps losing air but there isnt a puncture or anything and it cant be the cold because the front isnt losing any. Any suggestions?
Could be a puncture along the bead of the tire where it contacts the rim. These are virtually impossible to seal. Another option is a leaky valve, and if it's not that it could be a rip in your rim tape. Sometimes if a spoke is out if tension it can puncture the rim tape. Lastly, if you tire is worn, and perhaps the sidewall has rubbed against rocks, air could leak through the sidewalls.
@@SkillsWithPhil thank you. I dont do lots of rough riding because of the area i live. Ill check it out tomorrow and do a thorough inspection. Be safe and yeah keep up the good content!
I have a buddy that has lived in Moab and worked for several outfitters since the 90s. The last time I was there I told him, "I can't believe out of all the times I've been here, I have never seen a rattlesnake". He told me, "That's because there aren't any". I was shocked and thought he was joking but he assured me that he was not. He said, "I know,, you'd think they'd be everywhere but in all the years I've lived here, I've never seen one. You might see some little snakes but they only grow to a few inches, that's it." I know someone will call BS. I'm not looking to get into an argument. That's what he told me.
@@SkillsWithPhilI think it probably has to do with the food supply because now that I think of it, I don't think I've ever seen any rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks or gophers there either. They can't burrow into the rock to nest and there really isn't much foliage for them to eat. Kinda you can't have one without the other.
I did! I found that I kept getting distracted and would look off to the side, so it made the video a bit nauseating. I'm pretty sure that was one of those moments.
My assegai in the front is a maxxterra while my back is a minion maxxgrip. I honestly prefer maxxterra because it works good enough and i don't have to change tires as frequently. I'd normally run both maxxterra but the only DH casing minions i could find had maxxgrip.
Question, is low pressure tire not good to ride in that terrain on MTB? I would think low will give more grip but I’m not an expert. Opposite for off-roading.
I just use my apple watch and select outdoor cycling workout. It does use gos and will give you a map of your ride but not as detailed as Strava or Garmin but for me it's good enough.
Wow, good eye. I totally missed it. So sad :( Thanks for the reply, Phil. Oh man, only 30 years old and from Colorado. Young and lived at altitude, yet it appears it was a heart issue (he complained of chest pain before his crash and demise). Moab is serious, man! So many fatalities have occurred there, among every recreation group. Go prepared - don't ride without the vitals LIKE A PUMP!!!! Get in shape, know your equipment and skill level. I recently watched a video of a guy who brought a friend or family member out for "his first mountain bike ride ever." Not really a good idea. Sure, there are dirt roads you can ride, but this guy took him out to the single track (not super technical, but still). Approach with caution, care, fitness and common sense!
Hi Phil, i heard you say you're good with the full face as long as you remove the cheek pads? Why is that? I'm having such issues, lately they give me a really bad rash on my face. Lasts a week. Don't know what it is, the sweat, the soap, what's your opinion?
I remove the cheek pads on the climbs and then put them back in for the descents. It's for better ventilation and do they don't get to sweaty while climbing. But yeah, it's worth pulling them out and washing them from time to time if you aren't. I know i get rashes from my helmet buckles
Moab Miles hit a bit different as the kids say... Thanks to poor fitness, heat, elevation and a freak downpour meant Ahab was damn near an all-day adventure for me. 😆
Unfortunately for me mountain biking didn’t hit its full stride until I got older I doubt I would have ever been talented or brave enough to go Moab but it would have been nice to have the ability to gain skills at a much younger age,
Unfortunately for me mountain biking didn’t hit its full stride until I got older I doubt I would have ever been talented or brave enough to do Moab but it would have been nice to have the ability to gain skills at a much younger age,
Woah those earth roamers are 5x more expensive than they should be (1mil FYI)... Guess if people are buying them (for some reason) then why would they be cheaper 🤣
5 seconds in and I can confirm it's a certified Phil classic
Thanks man!
100% agree
Watching you shred on trails pretty much blind is amazing! Always a good day to watch you ride!
its amazing how well this terrain fits your riding style. Even in the woods you find lines like nobody else, but out here you are on an other level!
That line at 10:45 was bonkers dude, straight up skills.
Lines like that make me with Phil had a filmer with him. All his lines must look insane cool if you were standing along the trail when he went by!
Totally agree, that was wild!
Line choice, line choice! I’ve always been amazed out how well you can ride a trail blind and still see new lines. Great trip and vids. Thanks for sharing.
Loads of fun to watch...good idea playing it safe on the rear tire...thanks for sharing your Moab trip!
It's a trail building work-of-art! Amazing that a trail with that much rock and flat areas can keep speed so well. thanks for posting another quality vid.
Phil, thanks for taking me along. I appreciate mother nature from your perspective but at my age thats all I can do.
Riding out there looks so fun and different, great vid Phil!
Another great video, Phil! I was part of the group you rode by at the beginning of Ahab! All from New Hampshire!
great vids, thanks so much!!! Moab is somewhere i was planning on going in the spring!!!
lmao love the seatbelt setup for the bike at the end
Oh man, so lovely!
Last time I rode this was last January. There was a lot of snow in some spots.
Definitely one of the best in the area!
I didn’t see all those cool option lines when I was there. But then again, I was suffering badly. Nice ride!
One of my absolute favorite trails! Wish I was there right now.
This was by far one of your best vids 🐶
Hands down my favorite trail. Got to link Rockstacker and Jackson's next time! Great riding as always
I was like "Did he just went back for an easy line? Wut? What's wrong...", but soon after you explained. After that, many lines were left for the next time, quite sure your planning to go back soon. Amazing scenery, views and terrain. Thanks for again an awesome video
Yeah, hitting that would be a pretty dumb move with how low my tire was feeling, but I did considered it for a split second.
The solo mission was cool! Gotta be careful of line choice when you're on your own. fun watch!
We rode Hard Money in September and loved it! Ore Chute looked intense!!
I enjoy your commentary. I am also amused by the fact you use the seatbelt to keep your bike in place. I also think it’s ingenious.
Next time you're out this way I'll gladly be your supplies pack mule haha! Hope you all had a wonderful trip.
I love riding alone, but it's a real double edged sword, as you are indeed alone when flats and other mechanical issues arise, not to mention accidents. You're brave to not carry a pump along on that terrain. Beautiful scenery.
This ride was rather short. Worse comes to worse itd be a hike down. Itd be annoying, but not the end of the world. The other rides were rides that you'd be royally screwed if you didn't have a way to inflate your tire.
I ride alone 99.9% and not carry anything with me beside water. I am a very good hiker....no issues to hike 8miles with bike..
@Javier Olivares A very good hiker can hike 5 miles in 10-14hours
@@LiHao8377 way less than that :D. A good hiker can hike 5 miles in 2-3 hours. If it's downhill probably faster. My brother and I did a 20 mile hike in 10-12 hours in southern Utah slot canyon country through a creek with the trail overgrown with vegetation. It was a slog but doable. We didn't have to pack out bikes though, just 40 lbs packs.
Great video Phil!
Looks so fun! The exposure in Mohab is insane!
Yeah, definitely a wild place out there!
Bummer you couldn't hit it full speed! Such a sick trail🤙
Great vid Phil! I have no idea how you handle all that Terrain on the Fly. If I were to go right half the s*** you right I would have been Air Evac-ed 12 times this year 🤣
I just picked up a Stumpjumper comp alloy Monday, hopefully it's not too cold after work so I can break it in
Good ride from Switzerland
Thanks for these videos this place while cool not my type of riding like a climbing paradise
I rode this trail many years ago on a Walmart Iron Horse bike. I endo-ed right after the cliff area and broke my derailer hanger. Luckily, it was a short walk from there.
Captain Ahab looks like a ton of fun. Hope you get out to do it again more well supplied and with a buddy. I hope I get to try it one day as well.
I hope so too!
(10:52) **ca,ka,aca,cakk ckkkcaaakakak, CHUHNKC** -Phil: "smooth like butter"
What an animal and beast rider!
Good rip !!
That looks like a fantastic trail. It seemed like there was minimal exposure compared to other trails in Utah and Arizona.
I wish the slickrock in Sand Flats had fresh blue lines back in Jan/Feb when I rode and recorded. The white lines were faded and/or just harder to follow. Still fun though!
One of my favorites! It’s worth the pedal back up to the upper ahab junction after you’re done and come down Jackson instead of riding the road.
I've ridden Ahab twice and wanted to see what you did with @7:30, I saw the line out of the corner of my eye and stopped to look, but didn't have the nerve (or skills) to pull that off. And @13:45, I tried that section multiple times. Always went left and got myself in trouble. Your line was intimidating but that's definitely the way to do it!
Next time check out " Moab Rocks" Not the most difficult or near death experience.... but alot of fun and flow.
You will definitely make your own lines on that one.
Muy Bueno as always Phil!! 💪👍
I always carry a couple co2 cartridges and an adapter with me for this reason, super light and will easily fill a tire, and can sometimes even reseat a tubeless in a pinch
Amazing trails. I've ridden many of them and wonder who created them? Be cool if Skills with Phil could find and interview these folks because that is a monumental task and how it was done, how long timewise, etc would be interesting.
I love Captain Ahab! You rode some lines I never even noticed. When you come back to ride, I would suggest Rock Stacker and Jackson's. They're in the same area, but have a some bigger features, with exposure similar to Portal.
Yeah, a few people recommended that. Now that I've got my bearing oriented, I might do that my next time there.
Awesome epik video
Great video Phil:)..... Shared in our #pepratimtbroma group .....thank u so much:)
We want shreddy Phil please bring a pump or CO2 aside from tubes😆
Flying over those features blindy. That's crazy
I am curious to know your thoughts on a 29er vs. your old evil bike. Great to see you out there! Fun video!
I got arm pump just by watching Phil.😁
I took my first ever trip to Moab this spring, and I Captain Ahab was definitely in my top 2 trails. I'm not nearly as skilled as Phil though, so I descended a bit more cautiously haha
I’ve done this trail on my dh bike, was actually quite fun, didn’t take too long to climb to the top.
Love you phil
Looks fun ride!!! I crashed at 7:25
My favorite thing about Phil is his minivan.
So many alt lines on that trail. The first alt where you went up to the right, you can also 'skinny' to the left. The lower stuff is as hammered as I've ever seen it from the flooding they had.
So many alt lines. I'd like to revisit this with some like minded folks and just session this stuff.
Phil’s got skills.
hey Phil and comments I have a question to ask? What do you reckon the best bike brand would be for a teenager or young adult soughta and also huge fan absolutley love your vids keep going your such a talented rider and creator love your vids❤
One of my favorites! Nice lines. Do run inserts? Rear is a must for me.
Thanks man. Yes i do, tire inserts in both, and DD casing front and and DH in the back.
Yeah, got so flooded that we have to use the old entrance these days! ❤
Let’s goooo
He really does have the phil skills
Wasn't my favorite trail out there TBH. Feels like 90% climbing. The scenery was mind blowing and that alone is reason enough to go back but Ahab is a lot of techy climbing on top of more climbing. Kept waiting on that downhill.
As other's have said, add Jackson and Rockstacker to your trail list for next time. Challenging double blacks for mere mortals but a ton of fun for you I'm sure.
Great vid I think those Earthroamers start at 1 mil
You're a beast.
Hey Phil, was wondering what flats you use. I remember you saying before, but forgot to bookmark them lol TIA
Chromag daggas!
Phil: put it in fun mode.
Us: put it in Phil mode 😆
How do you have the seatbelt wrapped for holding up your bike in the van? That's the kind of ingenuity I'd use all the time since I'm not super comfortable with mine hanging off the back on a rack with the amount of city I have to drive through to get to my riding spots.
The scale of that drop that you set the rock down on has some serious GoPro effect going on. It is easily a 6 to 7 foot drop!
The video doesn't make it look impressive at all haha, but I'm used to that at this point. It was definitely a really cool feature nonetheless.
One of my all time favorite trails!
Hey phil, loved the video. I have a kenda tire in the rear for my bike and it keeps losing air but there isnt a puncture or anything and it cant be the cold because the front isnt losing any. Any suggestions?
Could be a puncture along the bead of the tire where it contacts the rim. These are virtually impossible to seal. Another option is a leaky valve, and if it's not that it could be a rip in your rim tape. Sometimes if a spoke is out if tension it can puncture the rim tape. Lastly, if you tire is worn, and perhaps the sidewall has rubbed against rocks, air could leak through the sidewalls.
@@SkillsWithPhil thank you. I dont do lots of rough riding because of the area i live. Ill check it out tomorrow and do a thorough inspection. Be safe and yeah keep up the good content!
Riding this trail tomorrow, wish us luck fam.
You'll do great, just have fun :)
@@SkillsWithPhil Happy to report it went great! Incredible trail! Pushed my limits and left plenty of features for next time.
Day 6 of asking Skills with Phil what bars he uses.
I have a buddy that has lived in Moab and worked for several outfitters since the 90s. The last time I was there I told him, "I can't believe out of all the times I've been here, I have never seen a rattlesnake". He told me, "That's because there aren't any". I was shocked and thought he was joking but he assured me that he was not. He said, "I know,, you'd think they'd be everywhere but in all the years I've lived here, I've never seen one. You might see some little snakes but they only grow to a few inches, that's it."
I know someone will call BS. I'm not looking to get into an argument. That's what he told me.
That's fascinating! If nothing else it means they are at least not as common as id expect. Thanks for sharing
@@SkillsWithPhilI think it probably has to do with the food supply because now that I think of it, I don't think I've ever seen any rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks or gophers there either. They can't burrow into the rock to nest and there really isn't much foliage for them to eat. Kinda you can't have one without the other.
Love the tech and skill!! Tell me though, did you make up this at 14:07 ? :P
I did! I found that I kept getting distracted and would look off to the side, so it made the video a bit nauseating. I'm pretty sure that was one of those moments.
@@SkillsWithPhil Great stuff man, I am glad you got out there and experienced it! Now you got me thinking about riding while I am stuck at work haha
Hey Phil, quick question, does you run your Assegai front in maxxterra or maxxgrip? Thanks!
My assegai in the front is a maxxterra while my back is a minion maxxgrip. I honestly prefer maxxterra because it works good enough and i don't have to change tires as frequently. I'd normally run both maxxterra but the only DH casing minions i could find had maxxgrip.
Moab is still and will forever be Moab. Rode all this stuff back in the '90s and it looks exactly like it did back then. #TimeCapsule
Yeah i never thought about that but it's definitely unique in that sense!
Hey Phil! Will you be able to ride with Brian, Seth, or Alexander sometime soon?
Question, is low pressure tire not good to ride in that terrain on MTB? I would think low will give more grip but I’m not an expert. Opposite for off-roading.
Are you from montana? Because you should do a video there! I need places to ride!
Nah, that's just a rental car. I have ridden in misoula a few years back but that was it.
What bike are you riding in this? What is the best mountain bike around $800 range
What kind of fitness tracker do you use? Does it have GPS mapping?
I just use my apple watch and select outdoor cycling workout. It does use gos and will give you a map of your ride but not as detailed as Strava or Garmin but for me it's good enough.
Does Phil look like Skylar in the old Heroes TV series?
Silent hubs are the best. I wish I could afford some!
Terrifying rock drop. when you said smooth has butter, that was 9 foot drop very knurly.
What watch do you use
Can't believe how small that feature looked going down vs going up @7:36
That's one of the huge downsides of GoPro videos. 🫠
@@SkillsWithPhil gotta make more climbing vids 😂
You should do a riding kit check
How long are you going to be in moab for?
Hi. What was the temperature? Low humidity?
Not sure what the humidity was but It was definitely low especially compared to the east coast
What was that at 11:49 ? Memorial, or just something cool someone put there?
Memorial for a rider named Eric Dube who passed away on this trail
www.moabtimes.com/articles/colorado-man-dies-on-amassa-back-trail/
@@SkillsWithPhil Thanks Phil, that's some sad news. RIP.
Wow, good eye. I totally missed it. So sad :(
Thanks for the reply, Phil. Oh man, only 30 years old and from Colorado. Young and lived at altitude, yet it appears it was a heart issue (he complained of chest pain before his crash and demise).
Moab is serious, man! So many fatalities have occurred there, among every recreation group. Go prepared - don't ride without the vitals LIKE A PUMP!!!!
Get in shape, know your equipment and skill level.
I recently watched a video of a guy who brought a friend or family member out for "his first mountain bike ride ever." Not really a good idea. Sure, there are dirt roads you can ride, but this guy took him out to the single track (not super technical, but still).
Approach with caution, care, fitness and common sense!
i think i would die at least 20 times by he end of the trail
Is it doable with a 14 year old hardtail 29er?
Sure is. Just go at your own pace and you will be fine. Most of the moves are pretty slow speed
11:50 on the right… what was that in the rock?
It was a memorial for a rider who has passed away.
Do you not ride tubeless at all? What a brutal trail!
I do ride tubeless, but i lost a decent bit of air pressure at the start of the descent
@@SkillsWithPhil I figured you probably did! I know some guys like Jordan boost rides tubes… would be surprised if you didn’t
Hi Phil, i heard you say you're good with the full face as long as you remove the cheek pads? Why is that? I'm having such issues, lately they give me a really bad rash on my face. Lasts a week. Don't know what it is, the sweat, the soap, what's your opinion?
I remove the cheek pads on the climbs and then put them back in for the descents. It's for better ventilation and do they don't get to sweaty while climbing. But yeah, it's worth pulling them out and washing them from time to time if you aren't. I know i get rashes from my helmet buckles
Moab Miles hit a bit different as the kids say... Thanks to poor fitness, heat, elevation and a freak downpour meant Ahab was damn near an all-day adventure for me. 😆
Hey Phil, how’s it rollin?
Unfortunately for me mountain biking didn’t hit its full stride until I got older I doubt I would have ever been talented or brave enough to go Moab but it would have been nice to have the ability to gain skills at a much younger age,
Unfortunately for me mountain biking didn’t hit its full stride until I got older I doubt I would have ever been talented or brave enough to do Moab but it would have been nice to have the ability to gain skills at a much younger age,
You don't have to ride the road up. There's a really nice single track from the parking lot!
That trail was closed due to rain/flooding which happened a few days prior to my trip.
fr phil is cool like me
Day 7 of asking Skills with Phil what bars he uses
Woah those earth roamers are 5x more expensive than they should be (1mil FYI)...
Guess if people are buying them (for some reason) then why would they be cheaper 🤣
I'm certainly not in their target market, but i saw a bunch around so people are buying them.
gloves?