Amazing video. I love your consistency in how you approach each skill and your explanations why things work and others not so much dispelling myths. For your drop series I’d really like to see some content on downhill takeoffs. A lot of the natural trail features we deal with have the janky downhill takeoffs so your advice and breakdown would be appreciated. Keep em coming 🙌🙌🙌
I’m also curious about drops from downhill take off. I find I’m not confident to do a “push” or first part of j hop ( which is kind of like a push?) - so instead at the last instant my brain goes back go back to the bad old habit of yanking up on the bars.
I bet most people stating "Just ride off" are actually probably shifting their weight, or more, like you were but they have never filmed themselves and actually analyzed how they actually take drops.
Hi there :) Leaving the comment to help with the YT algorithm and to get your channel growing. You do very good videos, I keep watching them :) One thing I would like to discuss (bring up) is one of the comments below about Drew's way of drop. You said in the comment that it's wrong technique to do it. It is not - it is one of the techniques along side the push. The push (the main topic of this video) is really helpful to help in all speeds as you demonstrated and mostly in those "oh shit" moments when a sudden drop appears and you dont have correct speed or body form. imho, for a beginner MTB rider, the push technique can be lethal, because if you time the push wrong you will get ejected forward sooo hard that there is no recovery from it. The method shown in Drew's video is much more commonly used as it's safer, prepares your body for landing and somewhat similar 'scrub' of the jump. No one should say that way of drop is wrong as it's not. It's alternative. Out of 10 drops I do, probably 7 or 8 would be 60-70% of Drew example and rest is the push or combination of both.
@@SergejGrabun yea. Drew is promoting the push. Its the safest version except if your going slow and/or need distance then you need to j hop. A combination of a subtle unweight as I push and crouch is my current style - makes it feel easy like a roll.
beginner here stopped many times in front of "easy" 12" drops because I was already in a steep descent and could see me otb I'm not crazy enough to let myself drop without doing anything so I did try the 2 wheels jump and yeah wasn't great I didn't knew why now I do, will try the push technique next time I can ride in a few days thanks a lot
Gravity is real! I'm now at 210lbs with gear. For us guys that are heavy, pay attention. If your technique, speed, AND FITNESS is off, you're taking a huge risk on drops. Mother Earth will accept your sacrifice. By all means, make sure your suspension is tuned for a hard compression. Ride safe shredders 🤙
@@justsayin3600 for sure I am 6’3” and about 210-215 geared up and suspension set up is key. Also, in my opinion don’t just set it and forget it with your set up. Not all trails are created equal, know what you’d suspension does and adjust accordingly. Stay safe!!
Love your content. I just did my first road gap after watching your vids for days before committing to do it. I tried doing a j hop but I am sissy and it was awful. My rear did hit the knuckle but my endure rig just sucked it up. My front is not diving but my rear has no pop. I feel like I do but after close examination I have zero explosion and my knees are bent. Need more practice I guess. Practiced after your J hop and its helped but what seems like you lift and 9:40 exploding a lot is so little after I look at the side. Just need to overcome the fear of pulling up the and exploding when trying to J hop.
The 3 mph "Push" Drop looks even more controlled than the faster ones. It's what I've been saying to my mates all the time - this technique offer a lot more fine control at all speeds and type of run-ins and especially run-outs. Imagine only knowing the "just 2 wheel lift and go in with speed" and then facing an ultra short run-out from drops on technical trails....
jump for beginner, here in japan dont have table ramp, only short 30cm ramp, some friend tell me that is more danger for beginner than big ramp,thanks man
@@ProgressionMTB-2024 I practiced the j hop on my driveway and still had a hard time implementing when doing a road gap, lots of things to process so just practice man. You will get it.
@justsayin3600 I used the Rich Drew method and worked perfectly 👌. When I started riding I used all his methods for cornering, jumping etc etc and all worked like magic. He really taught me alot.
@@civilstructural Yeah Drew is ok but in could never get his drop technique just never made sense in my head. Drew saying to use push technique on any size drop just slow down your push. It’s literally stupid!! If I do that on a sizable road gap you will literally crash out. It is clear he is using a speed to compensate. J Hop is a way to go for sure!!! And I still suck at JHop but getting there.
Let me respond with I’ve never seen his video. My comment for sure lacked substance. While I’m not sure what rich is saying he is a talented rider. I don’t have time to see what other creators are making. Rich maybe be one of the only other coaches not just teaching the easy way. So my apologies.
This is the truest video on RUclips I think. Do: push or jHop. Don’t: 2 wheel lift or just ride off. Everyone needs to know this.
Amazing video. I love your consistency in how you approach each skill and your explanations why things work and others not so much dispelling myths.
For your drop series I’d really like to see some content on downhill takeoffs. A lot of the natural trail features we deal with have the janky downhill takeoffs so your advice and breakdown would be appreciated.
Keep em coming 🙌🙌🙌
@@blakecarlson2522 thanks man. I’ve got a drop in mind I’ll put it on the schedule
I’m also curious about drops from downhill take off. I find I’m not confident to do a “push” or first part of j hop ( which is kind of like a push?) - so instead at the last instant my brain goes back go back to the bad old habit of yanking up on the bars.
Thanks for the tips. I never thought how dangerous two wheel lift can be in a drop. Excellent explanation! Keep up the good work.
Glad this could help you!
Thanks!
@@tonypivot1918 thanks a ton!
I bet most people stating "Just ride off" are actually probably shifting their weight, or more, like you were but they have never filmed themselves and actually analyzed how they actually take drops.
Hi there :) Leaving the comment to help with the YT algorithm and to get your channel growing. You do very good videos, I keep watching them :) One thing I would like to discuss (bring up) is one of the comments below about Drew's way of drop. You said in the comment that it's wrong technique to do it. It is not - it is one of the techniques along side the push. The push (the main topic of this video) is really helpful to help in all speeds as you demonstrated and mostly in those "oh shit" moments when a sudden drop appears and you dont have correct speed or body form.
imho, for a beginner MTB rider, the push technique can be lethal, because if you time the push wrong you will get ejected forward sooo hard that there is no recovery from it.
The method shown in Drew's video is much more commonly used as it's safer, prepares your body for landing and somewhat similar 'scrub' of the jump. No one should say that way of drop is wrong as it's not. It's alternative. Out of 10 drops I do, probably 7 or 8 would be 60-70% of Drew example and rest is the push or combination of both.
@@SergejGrabun yea. Drew is promoting the push. Its the safest version except if your going slow and/or need distance then you need to j hop. A combination of a subtle unweight as I push and crouch is my current style - makes it feel easy like a roll.
Great video!!
beginner here stopped many times in front of "easy" 12" drops because I was already in a steep descent and could see me otb I'm not crazy enough to let myself drop without doing anything so I did try the 2 wheels jump and yeah wasn't great I didn't knew why now I do, will try the push technique next time I can ride in a few days thanks a lot
Thanks, bro! 🤝
Slow motion made clearly understand
Even though at 5 mph. Thanks so much.
Great vid. Would love to see that same exercise with a hardtail. 🙂
Right on, Dusty!
Heck yeah!! Thanks for watching
Gravity is real! I'm now at 210lbs with gear. For us guys that are heavy, pay attention. If your technique, speed, AND FITNESS is off, you're taking a huge risk on drops. Mother Earth will accept your sacrifice. By all means, make sure your suspension is tuned for a hard compression.
Ride safe shredders 🤙
@@justsayin3600 you heard it folks!!!
@@justsayin3600 for sure I am 6’3” and about 210-215 geared up and suspension set up is key. Also, in my opinion don’t just set it and forget it with your set up. Not all trails are created equal, know what you’d suspension does and adjust accordingly. Stay safe!!
Love your content. I just did my first road gap after watching your vids for days before committing to do it. I tried doing a j hop but I am sissy and it was awful. My rear did hit the knuckle but my endure rig just sucked it up. My front is not diving but my rear has no pop. I feel like I do but after close examination I have zero explosion and my knees are bent. Need more practice I guess. Practiced after your J hop and its helped but what seems like you lift and 9:40 exploding a lot is so little after I look at the side. Just need to overcome the fear of pulling up the and exploding when trying to J hop.
Bro. Road Gap? Holy Smokes! Congrats 👏 👏 👏., Sincerely that's next level 💯
@ Thanks man, definitely took everything I had to do it.
The 3 mph "Push" Drop looks even more controlled than the faster ones. It's what I've been saying to my mates all the time - this technique offer a lot more fine control at all speeds and type of run-ins and especially run-outs. Imagine only knowing the "just 2 wheel lift and go in with speed" and then facing an ultra short run-out from drops on technical trails....
jump for beginner, here in japan dont have table ramp, only short 30cm ramp, some friend tell me that is more danger for beginner than big ramp,thanks man
I always do the push. But I have a significant drop that needs the j hop. I'm just nervous to try it!
@@ProgressionMTB-2024 I practiced the j hop on my driveway and still had a hard time implementing when doing a road gap, lots of things to process so just practice man. You will get it.
another ride series video...ruclips.net/video/VaD4gxDEtRA/видео.html
@@civilstructural once again keep watching there videos I’m not concerned.
@@civilstructural better yet tag me in their videos 😜
Lol, but this guys video is totally different than yours. Lol..ruclips.net/video/Yp8_FKX2py0/видео.html
@@civilstructural not concerned with other RUclips videos teaching the wrong thing
If Drew's explanation is better for you, go for it. The English language can be explained many different ways to make a point.
@justsayin3600 I used the Rich Drew method and worked perfectly 👌. When I started riding I used all his methods for cornering, jumping etc etc and all worked like magic. He really taught me alot.
@@civilstructural Yeah Drew is ok but in could never get his drop technique just never made sense in my head. Drew saying to use push technique on any size drop just slow down your push. It’s literally stupid!! If I do that on a sizable road gap you will literally crash out. It is clear he is using a speed to compensate. J Hop is a way to go for sure!!! And I still suck at JHop but getting there.
Let me respond with I’ve never seen his video. My comment for sure lacked substance. While I’m not sure what rich is saying he is a talented rider. I don’t have time to see what other creators are making. Rich maybe be one of the only other coaches not just teaching the easy way. So my apologies.
Thanks!