Yeah....i agree, his an asset to IRC. He also shared his honest opinion, teach others, share his experience and many more. I wish have many people like rich larsen 511. I deeply respect him.
I am 67 and haven't owned a dirt bike since 1978. Your lessons gave me the confidence to buy a bike and learn to ride well enough to putt around the mountains of Idaho. THANKS!!
Growing up on BMX and skateboards and snowboards, you get good at bailing. I transferred this technique well on enduro😂. But seriously, if you aren’t falling, you’re not pushing yourself.
You need to teach hard Enduro classes sometime. Hands down the best tutorials I've seen. You make it easy to understand, provide great examples, and give great ideas anyone can use to get better. Love the videos!!!
Being in my late 40s I crash very carefully now. Doing wheelies I’ve gotten really good at going off the back of the bike, standing and watching my bike do an awesome wheelie.
These are amazing tips and they've gone immediately at the top of my TODO learning list. One thing, that is, IMO, missing, from this video, is "being ready to give up". A lot of time, I see people unwilling to give up, even when chances of success are next to 0, which is great in life, but a terrible strategy when on top of a machine that can launch itself and you with it into air at high speeds. There is no shame in not making it, but it sure is a shame to hurt yourself unnecessarily...
Just took a spill on my 07'Cr125 today. Found your chanel and this video. One thing I think is important that you could add. Hit the Engine Stop Button !! Then you're allowed to lick your wounds.
Rich, I said it in the past, you are the best teacher of any enduro technique, and that includes crashing. I would add that you are teaching us how to convert a “crash” into an emergency dismount which you so elegantly perform. This brought me to thinking what is the definition of a crash? I thought it required both rider and bike to end up in a horizontal position on the ground. If that definition applies, then the title of your vid would be converting a crash into an emergency dismount. I would also ask that you comment on timing the dismount, you can anticipate and predict, which allows you to decide the timing of bail out. One physical attribute needed to lighten the crash is body flexibility, mostly to the spine, and hips, allowing you to jump over the seat, or to swing either leg around the bike as you dismount. My final request is that you comment on how to land your body on the ground when your truly crashing and not dismounting, as when we get ejected from the bike, probably something close to a tuck and roll technique. Thank you again for your elaborated teachings master, sensei, and sifu of enduro.
Very informative . I've been riding all my life , now in my 40's & I honestly can say that this is a technique I've never thought about. Sounds ridiculous now that I'm typing it out, LOL! .. but it's true. So thank u for this new found wisdom. I'm now a subscriber! 🤘
My dad and I were talking about this yesterday. I crash at least 12 times a day but I still often go the whole day with my body never hitting the ground. Such an essential skill thanks for the input, Rich! I’m convinced Billy Bolt is the best crasher in the world!
Hi there Rich. Your channel has been a vortex I’ve can’t get out of since I discovered it. Not only are you honest with your viewers in your failures during your journey to becoming the rider you are (and a mighty fine rider you are), I would actually describe you as a Philosopher of riding. Your ability to describe ‘how to do’ is phenomenal ! (I don’t say this half hearted young man)..👌Kind Regards - Rick from Queensland in the land of Australia 😊
Great advice, thank you! My worst crash sent me over the bars pretty violently and I ended up snapping an arm and a wrist instinctively trying to brace myself before hitting the ground. I've been over the bars a couple times since then and have had much better outcomes with sort of a tuck and roll technique. Any advice for surviving a crash when you're thrown forward over the bars?
My new favourite video Rich, I brag about how I crash at least ten times a ride just to see the reaction of people who aren't really trying to make moves in their riding. I also think crashing a lot keeps me safe, I never really get surprised by the next Judo move I face. I also train on the yoga mat and in the gym for those awkward ankle/knee/shoulder cranks that inevitably come with learning new skills.
Yes you are 100% correct in a standing position cuz i experienced it myself i experienced hard enduro situations on mountain bikes first before dirt bikes and bailing off before a tip over or correction is much easier in a standing position i found that the disciplines with balance are transferable for me and i did not struggle that much with dirt bikes
Finally someone makes a video on how to fall. Back when I used to teach ppl how to snowboard, that would be the first thing I would teach them is how to fall. When someone would come back from snowboarding with a cast on i would instantly know how it happened and call them out and be right lol. I would fall all the time pushing myself but would never really get hurt because I knew how to minimize impact. Falls in any extreme sport are a guarantee so knowing how to react is the most important skill to have. I'm just getting back into riding dirtbikes after about 17 years away from it and both times I made it out i fell once per ride. First fall was more intense but i really needed it to happen because it boosted my confidence by getting fear of falling and injury out of my head since I'm much older and fatter now and nothing happened to me from that fall I was perfectly fine and my gear did its job. The last fall a couple days ago was a minimal fall n soft sand and felt like i rolled off my couch onto pillows lol. Obviously no big deal but it helps me get falling out of my head. Point is, falling happens and if u can know how to do it correctly u can save yourself a lot of trouble and pain. I'm going to practice these tips.
U rock man thanks for the tips 🙏 much appreciated my femur still in three peices and knee caps still broken from getting mangled to someone's back axel lucky to be here but as of augest 12th its even one year got my bike running for two weeks two weeks ago then she just bogged out in fifth qnd been having issues ever since long story short my femur was in 16 peices and like 9 compound so obvesly I can't go to hard being still not attached in three spots so any and all bailing tips help I can't even hardly press on the rear brake pedal and have to put it on a stand or lean it to kick my kicking legs the more gimped one either way much appreciated id add some pics of the rebuild shes sick now old wr 200 rare and hard to find so I even painted the plastics new frame new 75% if the bike helped while recovering with staying positive instead of depressed didn't help with the pain though lol but made me heal quick I should only be mayne stating to walk now and iv been doing it since 4 months after my accident lol brappp thanks much man
Great video! If you look up the stats for any great sports player or athlete, you'll see that for their hundreds of home runs or whatever they have many thousands of strikes. I don't remember who said, but it's a great quote I try to remember often - "It's really hard to try and fail repeatedly without getting better at something", and I think it holds absolutely true for anything from writing music to riding a dirtbike. Absolutely agree on feet on the pegs thing too. If any guys need further convincing, feet off the pegs significantly raises the chance of the bike rebounding off a rock or log up and smacking you hard in the groin :D
I think one important fundamental trait to aid in, crashing is hip mobility. When one has hip mobility, it’s easy to take for granted, but as we lose, it is important to regain the range of motion, and also avoid any impingement. Squat university has a plethora of good videos and tips.
Learning how to control my bike in a crash event is probably my biggest concern, I am not so much afraid of injury but rather busting my bike. I heal more quickly than my wallet seems to these days lol! Thanks again for the tips!
You need to stop worrying about the bike and start looking after your body. When you old, your body won’t heal as fast, but you’ll probably have more money!
I’ve said for along time before there was a thing called an irc tire. If u want to get good in the woods learn to wreck! I could never explain it but somehow knew it!
if you look at trials riders they are very good at crashing / dismounting. and its exactly that....a lot of failures get you good at that which is what I am scared of....failing and getting hurt lol. very good video.
I was hoping to learn how to crash when reading your title, but I guess there is never a "free lunch." Good advise thank you. BTW, your change in emphasis as you speak reminds me of the original Captain James Kirk of Star Trek 😂
Thanks for the GREATEST videos! Want to hear your opinion. I completely understand sentence "stay on pegs", but what if we are talking about long hard enduro race? Should I find the balance between sit/stay and rest as much as possible or it is still true in any situation - stay on pegs if your legs allow you?) Thanks!
I had to pause the video because rich hits me with so many life changing quotes its too much to handle. "ive failed more times you have ever tried" so true so true
Hey if I land on my feet, but my bike tips over I don’t consider it a crash...IMO a crash is when I end up horizontal. Being 6’2” helps with that in enduro. I ride with some shorter guys and they end up horizontal a heck of a lot more then me hahaha
I was just saying to a friend today we should practice some falling. As you get older you loose that skill. You tend to ride within your limits. Was referring to Mountain biking. But same applies on moto. Great vid.
Gotta roll with it! There is some science to drunk people crashing and not getting hurt as bad as sober people...they are limber and just roll with it LOL.
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"I've failed more times than you've even tried." that's the secret to getting good at pretty much everything in life.
wise words
So sad to watch the next generation give up so easy. Let's teach them what it means to endure again.
Idk who at IRC hired rich, but that was the best money they have spent in a long time.
There's an episode floating around where I give the boss a lesson! haha!
Yep. This channel will factor x10 in the next year.
Yeah....i agree, his an asset to IRC. He also shared his honest opinion, teach others, share his experience and many more. I wish have many people like rich larsen 511. I deeply respect him.
I am 67 and haven't owned a dirt bike since 1978. Your lessons gave me the confidence to buy a bike and learn to ride well enough to putt around the mountains of Idaho. THANKS!!
Growing up on BMX and skateboards and snowboards, you get good at bailing. I transferred this technique well on enduro😂. But seriously, if you aren’t falling, you’re not pushing yourself.
Crashiing. Finally something that i can do without training. Ups, wait a sec.. :D
Haha! I'm always complicating things!
So many new doors opened up for me when i really practiced the static balance, my confidence and skills skyrocketed. Thank you for the knowledge! 💪
You need to teach hard Enduro classes sometime. Hands down the best tutorials I've seen. You make it easy to understand, provide great examples, and give great ideas anyone can use to get better. Love the videos!!!
Just when I thought this channel can’t get any better... love these tips, they truly truly helped me improve my riding. Thank you Rich 🤙🏻
Great to hear! Thanks for the support!
Being in my late 40s I crash very carefully now. Doing wheelies I’ve gotten really good at going off the back of the bike, standing and watching my bike do an awesome wheelie.
I'm turning 40 this year and also started teaching my bike to wheelie itself while I watch.
@@newenglandscrambler2262 haha as you get older you realize not to fight it anymore lolol
I feel like my bike can do almost everything (including wheelies) better if I just leave it alone :D
These are amazing tips and they've gone immediately at the top of my TODO learning list. One thing, that is, IMO, missing, from this video, is "being ready to give up".
A lot of time, I see people unwilling to give up, even when chances of success are next to 0, which is great in life, but a terrible strategy when on top of a machine that can launch itself and you with it into air at high speeds. There is no shame in not making it, but it sure is a shame to hurt yourself unnecessarily...
I'm pretty sure this is the first ever "How to" video on crashing. Rich Larsen, always on the cutting edge of training videos. Another great vid!!!
Haha! Thanks man! I hope it does well and helps everyone! Share it!
Cross Training Enduro has a really good video on crashing as well as a ton of other stuff. I highly recommend checking them out.
@@thomaseberhardt6603 I'm pretty sure I've seen every single one of their videos. Guess I forgot about that one.
Well said , as still a newbie, it makes perfect since !!!! The failing more times than I’ve tried slapped me in the face , wake up call ...
Just took a spill on my 07'Cr125 today. Found your chanel and this video. One thing I think is important that you could add. Hit the Engine Stop Button !! Then you're allowed to lick your wounds.
Thoughtful content without flippant answers. Great channel.
Thanks for the support!
Rich, I said it in the past, you are the best teacher of any enduro technique, and that includes crashing. I would add that you are teaching us how to convert a “crash” into an emergency dismount which you so elegantly perform. This brought me to thinking what is the definition of a crash? I thought it required both rider and bike to end up in a horizontal position on the ground. If that definition applies, then the title of your vid would be converting a crash into an emergency dismount. I would also ask that you comment on timing the dismount, you can anticipate and predict, which allows you to decide the timing of bail out. One physical attribute needed to lighten the crash is body flexibility, mostly to the spine, and hips, allowing you to jump over the seat, or to swing either leg around the bike as you dismount. My final request is that you comment on how to land your body on the ground when your truly crashing and not dismounting, as when we get ejected from the bike, probably something close to a tuck and roll technique. Thank you again for your elaborated teachings master, sensei, and sifu of enduro.
I’m one of the people who commented on the ‘success’ of dismounting when having a failure. Great video, I’ll be using the advice. Well done👍
Very informative . I've been riding all my life , now in my 40's & I honestly can say that this is a technique I've never thought about. Sounds ridiculous now that I'm typing it out, LOL! .. but it's true. So thank u for this new found wisdom. I'm now a subscriber! 🤘
My dad and I were talking about this yesterday. I crash at least 12 times a day but I still often go the whole day with my body never hitting the ground. Such an essential skill thanks for the input, Rich!
I’m convinced Billy Bolt is the best crasher in the world!
Hi there Rich. Your channel has been a vortex I’ve can’t get out of since I discovered it. Not only are you honest with your viewers in your failures during your journey to becoming the rider you are (and a mighty fine rider you are), I would actually describe you as a Philosopher of riding. Your ability to describe ‘how to do’ is phenomenal ! (I don’t say this half hearted young man)..👌Kind Regards - Rick from Queensland in the land of Australia 😊
Thanks so much for the kind words Rick. I appreciate the support of the channel and I’m glad you’re enjoying it! More to come
Good stuff rich!!!👌 Keep em coming. Very practical stuff here that we can all learn from
Thank you very much for sharing hard earned knowledge.
Great advice, thank you! My worst crash sent me over the bars pretty violently and I ended up snapping an arm and a wrist instinctively trying to brace myself before hitting the ground. I've been over the bars a couple times since then and have had much better outcomes with sort of a tuck and roll technique. Any advice for surviving a crash when you're thrown forward over the bars?
Great video. Excellent advice. Thanks very much.
Awesome! Thx for the great content!
love it, iv always told my friends how important this is. right on
Great video. Very often overlooked skill. Thank you for sharing your mistakes.
Very good video! As always!
Thanks for continuously contributing to the sport!!
I do enjoy your channel Thanks for all your guidance.
My new favourite video Rich, I brag about how I crash at least ten times a ride just to see the reaction of people who aren't really trying to make moves in their riding. I also think crashing a lot keeps me safe, I never really get surprised by the next Judo move I face. I also train on the yoga mat and in the gym for those awkward ankle/knee/shoulder cranks that inevitably come with learning new skills.
It was good to see your “crashes” - its actually more motivating in a weird way..
Because to see someone skilled, also had to work hard. Makes it more realistic for most to see that side of the coin.
Excellent lesson again Rich.
Another great video Rich! I learn something of SIGNIFICANCE from everyone of your vids. Thanks for the great content as always.
IRC are lucky to have you as we do ! ^^ Thank you all those sharing, always a pleasure to watch and learn your tips coming !
Your best video Rich. Very very well done! Cheers, Simon J.
This is the truth 1000%
Your course made all the difference and I’m looking forward to coming back.
Well put. Best enduro training channel on the Tube. 👊🏽🤘🏽
Appreciate that!
Best channel for learning techniques, thanks Rich
Glad you think so! I appreciate the support!
Brilliant video.
This has to be the most informative and enlightening video on the topic. Well explained, well demonstrated. This guy rocks.
This has got to be one of my favorite vids so far! =D
Love this episode! One more routine practice picking up from your video.
Thanks for watching!
This channel is ‘GOLD’
Thanks Rich. Cant wait to lessen damage by controlled dismounts
Great video, tips, and subject !!
Glad you liked it!
Finally something I've been doing all my life. .LOL
Yes you are 100% correct in a standing position cuz i experienced it myself i experienced hard enduro situations on mountain bikes first before dirt bikes and bailing off before a tip over or correction is much easier in a standing position i found that the disciplines with balance are transferable for me and i did not struggle that much with dirt bikes
Thank you. Cheers from
OZ
Thank you
Great video great content very good job.
man your videos are sweet. everything you say makes so much sense.
Finally someone makes a video on how to fall. Back when I used to teach ppl how to snowboard, that would be the first thing I would teach them is how to fall. When someone would come back from snowboarding with a cast on i would instantly know how it happened and call them out and be right lol. I would fall all the time pushing myself but would never really get hurt because I knew how to minimize impact. Falls in any extreme sport are a guarantee so knowing how to react is the most important skill to have. I'm just getting back into riding dirtbikes after about 17 years away from it and both times I made it out i fell once per ride. First fall was more intense but i really needed it to happen because it boosted my confidence by getting fear of falling and injury out of my head since I'm much older and fatter now and nothing happened to me from that fall I was perfectly fine and my gear did its job. The last fall a couple days ago was a minimal fall n soft sand and felt like i rolled off my couch onto pillows lol. Obviously no big deal but it helps me get falling out of my head. Point is, falling happens and if u can know how to do it correctly u can save yourself a lot of trouble and pain. I'm going to practice these tips.
good tips thanks always get out and ride
Sick vid👍🏾👍🏾
When I saw the title I thought this was going to be a meme video of some kind. But once again, it is just a very helpful video. Thumbs up as always.
Glad you liked it!
Wow I don't think anyone has put up a video like this (a different take that needs to be addressed). This is excellent!
thank you
U rock man thanks for the tips 🙏 much appreciated my femur still in three peices and knee caps still broken from getting mangled to someone's back axel lucky to be here but as of augest 12th its even one year got my bike running for two weeks two weeks ago then she just bogged out in fifth qnd been having issues ever since long story short my femur was in 16 peices and like 9 compound so obvesly I can't go to hard being still not attached in three spots so any and all bailing tips help I can't even hardly press on the rear brake pedal and have to put it on a stand or lean it to kick my kicking legs the more gimped one either way much appreciated id add some pics of the rebuild shes sick now old wr 200 rare and hard to find so I even painted the plastics new frame new 75% if the bike helped while recovering with staying positive instead of depressed didn't help with the pain though lol but made me heal quick I should only be mayne stating to walk now and iv been doing it since 4 months after my accident lol brappp thanks much man
Like all your vids -- your talent lends tremendous weight to your advice
Great video!
If you look up the stats for any great sports player or athlete, you'll see that for their hundreds of home runs or whatever they have many thousands of strikes. I don't remember who said, but it's a great quote I try to remember often - "It's really hard to try and fail repeatedly without getting better at something", and I think it holds absolutely true for anything from writing music to riding a dirtbike.
Absolutely agree on feet on the pegs thing too. If any guys need further convincing, feet off the pegs significantly raises the chance of the bike rebounding off a rock or log up and smacking you hard in the groin :D
This dude is such a good teacher it’s gnar
Love your videos!!
Thank you!
If all else fails, gun it!
If that fails... BAIL gracefully 🤙 Nice vid as always. 😎
Thanks for the support!
I came to dirtbike’s from skateboarding. their definitely is an art to bailing.
Indeed. Easing the crash/fall...
I think one important fundamental trait to aid in, crashing is hip mobility. When one has hip mobility, it’s easy to take for granted, but as we lose, it is important to regain the range of motion, and also avoid any impingement. Squat university has a plethora of good videos and tips.
Brilliant 👍✌️
Learning how to control my bike in a crash event is probably my biggest concern, I am not so much afraid of injury but rather busting my bike. I heal more quickly than my wallet seems to these days lol! Thanks again for the tips!
You need to stop worrying about the bike and start looking after your body. When you old, your body won’t heal as fast, but you’ll probably have more money!
Nice 👍
🙏🏻❤️🔥 very nice content. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Some great dismounts there! What I really need to know is what to do when I'm flying through the air and all I can see is the sky!
Pray!
Insurance
Rofl! Thx guy's!
Yep I've got that one mastered!
I’ve said for along time before there was a thing called an irc tire. If u want to get good in the woods learn to wreck! I could never explain it but somehow knew it!
if you look at trials riders they are very good at crashing / dismounting. and its exactly that....a lot of failures get you good at that which is what I am scared of....failing and getting hurt lol. very good video.
Hi, some judo or grecoroman or whatever related help a lot, wakes the natural 'fall down' control. Also is like swiming, learn and cant forget...
It's good to know when to drop the bike on time.
I think its important to always try to put. forarms or shoulders down instead of hands
This guys pretty awsome tbf 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
Wow 👏
You learn how to fall when you... fall. :D Good tip Rich !
Thats Right!!
I was hoping to learn how to crash when reading your title, but I guess there is never a "free lunch." Good advise thank you. BTW, your change in emphasis as you speak reminds me of the original Captain James Kirk of Star Trek 😂
Could you make a video to prevent arm pump. My hards get so tired from using so much of the clutch in hard enduro
Thanks for the GREATEST videos! Want to hear your opinion. I completely understand sentence "stay on pegs", but what if we are talking about long hard enduro race? Should I find the balance between sit/stay and rest as much as possible or it is still true in any situation - stay on pegs if your legs allow you?) Thanks!
We have a video coming out on this.. Stay tuned!
I had to pause the video because rich hits me with so many life changing quotes its too much to handle. "ive failed more times you have ever tried" so true so true
Haha! I hope it helps! Thank you for the support!!
Could you make a video talking about best motocross and enduro bike. Trying to find a bike that’s able to both
Just another comment from Russia to support this channel
“You know how to live , let me show you how to die the right way”
LOL! Pretty Much!
I am on the Big Island Hawaii....what's your 2023 calendar look like, any chances of getting you out here for a promo. Thanks🤙
I crash way to much. Thank you 🙏
2:38 A lesson I accidentally learned from, a while back,
you can see in Rich's next attempt, the solution, a very good
solution.
When are you gonna goto the moto track? We wanna learn some whips and how to quad the big boy stuff!
Haha.. First I've got to learn!
Hey if I land on my feet, but my bike tips over I don’t consider it a crash...IMO a crash is when I end up horizontal. Being 6’2” helps with that in enduro. I ride with some shorter guys and they end up horizontal a heck of a lot more then me hahaha
I was just saying to a friend today we should practice some falling. As you get older you loose that skill. You tend to ride within your limits. Was referring to Mountain biking. But same applies on moto. Great vid.
this was a nice reminder that rich is actually human
Very Much So!
How tall are you and what size bike is that?
How do I teach my handle bars to crash better/straighter/cheaper ?
I think I liked Barry the Aussie's view better: learn when things aren't working, and choose to end them on your terms before you get hurt.
Gotta roll with it! There is some science to drunk people crashing and not getting hurt as bad as sober people...they are limber and just roll with it LOL.
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