Another rule is that you should apologize if you do something bad( mess up someones trick, nearly run into someone etc.) it doesen´t hurt to say sorry. This helps to ease the tention between riders.
Additional notes about the video: 1. I was sick when I recorded the voice over - Sorry about that. 2. No, slipping on the Quaterpipe was not planned. It hurt. 3. There's more skatepark etiquette but these are the ones I find most violated. 4. Dirt Jumpers and Hardtail have plenty of other differences, this was just an oversimplification. 5. Apparently Styrofoam is a trademarked name like Kleenex and Bandaid.
I did notice you were a bit more nasal in the voiceover. Hope you feel better soon, my dude. Also, ow. Helmet or not, slipping and going back first into the floor is NOT fun. I slipped almost exactly like that on some metal sheets that a numbnuts left on the floor at work, and it was one heck of a spill. Also a worthy note: watch if there is construction or demolition work being done near or on the park before riding. Concrete dust *slips like CRAZY.*
*Rule Number 1* of riding a public skatepark on a weekend (especially on a mtb): COVER YOUR BRAKES! You don't wanna be the guy/gal to hospitalise a 5 year old on a walking bike, or some kid on a hoverboard, or an elderly lady playing frogger with traffic. I've even seen parents telling their groups of kids to run the length and back as an agility course, while other people are riding it. Radio controlled cars, footballs, sitting hoverboards, power wheels. You name it, it probably happens more frequently than you would expect :p Personally I try to embrace it, as moving obstacles can add an extra layer of fun stuff to concentrate on. *Rule 2:* Analyse other people's riding Figure out which people repeatedly pose a serious risk to others (snaking, cutting, etc), so you can be ready when around them, or attempt to keep a bit more room. *Rule 3:* Mistakes do happen So be as polite and decent as you can be. Sometimes it really is just bad luck, like two riders waiting patiently before dropping in at the exact same time. Outside of those things, I'm pretty sure all the basics were covered in this genuinely informative and entertaining video :)
Yes, I’ve gone to a skatepark before when some kids came and started running on the ramps and tossing a football in the middle of the skatepark when there was a big grassy field right beside the skatepark.
What do you mean by "cover your brakes"? Like, as in that your brakes work fine or do you mean literally cover the brake disc because its huge and can cut people?
@@menjavlafitta essentially keep your fingers on the brake levers. And be prepared to stop quickly at less than a moments notice, including on landing ramps and drops.
I wish I had this when I started!! We used to ride trials in the skatepark all the time and we'd always ride across traffic and wondered why everyone hated us.
Ahaha, I know I always thought the trials riders at the park were cool but a bit strange at the same time. It's not bad when the park is empty but once it gets crowded, everybody starts getting on edge when they keep getting snaked.
im 47.grew up on bmx.grew up watching flatland and ramps.and i grew up never learning to ride ramps at all and being scared. OK technically we didnt have a skatepark in my town then.BUT i did build a "craptacular" 1/4 pipe myself. Learning to do a basic air is one thing ill go to my grave never learning. to say its my passion,my love,my hope and dreams is selling it short.I literally get tears in my eyes when watching people do it. As i did watching this video. To have someone that would personally teach me guide me might would help.I never asked much out of life.But learning that would allow me to die in peace..sounds crazy i guess..IF there is anyone watching this video that lives around west Tn would you take the time to teach an old man new tricks before i get too old?
As a life long skater I can really appreciate you explaining the skatepark etiqute. It's something I always took for granted growing up in parks that I think you nailed here. Bike and skate life are so similar I think all the misunderstandings I've seen at the park over the years all came from this exact subject from both sides. Really good stuff here Phil. 💯
the first time i visited a bike park i was able to work my way up to the largest jumps they had by the end of the day. I still cant do a bowl at a skate park though
@@vincentsolito8234 so tempted to bring up a stoner joke but... Yeah riding a bowl well is probably the most difficult thing to do, as it requires perfect airing technique and speed awareness
Love this video! I recently stumbled upon a bike/skate park during my last MTB ride. As you noted, even with no one there, it was intimidating. I honestly didn't even know how to most effectively utilize the features. I played around for a while and loved learning what I could. This well done vid gives great pointers that I will apply to my next visit. Thanks Phil!
I did the same thing on my MTB recently! I've skated at skateparks, so am familiar with the features. In some ways it's different on a bike, in others it's very similar. I didn't try anything fancy, just carved on some quarter pipes and rolled some flat ramps and bumps. It was SO much fun! That's how I ended up here. Looking for more info, cautions, etc.
There is a difference between a scooter kid and a scooter rider. One is a massive pain in the ass and the other is just like any other bmx, skateboard, or mtb rider
Bagua agreed. I try to be the second option. I’m a scooter rider, admittedly a kid, but not a scooter kid. I also ride mountain bikes. A lot more than scooters.
Such a good idea for a video. I have always loved riding my mtb and dj in skateparks. The conditions are always good when the trails are too muddy and I learned a lot there that applys to trails... Very well explained and great tutorial! It’s always funny to see the looks you get from skaters when you ride up on a mountain bike and start riding lol
im just getting into Mountain biking at 32 years old, i did skateboarding as a teenager and mainly skated parks, one of the first thing i did when i got on the bike (after 14 years of no cycling) was take it to a skatepark to get used to the feel of the bike on something familiar to me (a bowl). it really helped me settle in and get used to pumping on a bike, highly reccomend
My son just got into BMX and started to ride the skate parks, we just watched your video thank you so much for such a detail and informative video it will make our time at the park so much better.
Great video Phil! I went to ride the skatepark for the first time a couple of months ago and loved it. This survival guide is perfect. You are just so good at explaining things. I am going to have to watch this with the wife and kids later.
I certainly appreciate this. I'm over 40 and just bought a 20" BMX to help learn some additional bike handling skills. Taking it to Ray's next week along with the trail bike I usually bring. I'm sure there will be plenty of learning.
it's like you made this video for me personally. mountain biker who got a dirt jumper a couple months ago to ride Ray's indoor park. I busted myself learning how to go up and back down a vert ramp last week. it took me 5 tries and a lot of blood on my shins to make it happen, but it was an amazing moment. now i can enjoy my local skatepark too, now that i know how to do a vert ramp. it's hard to learn when nobody is a good teacher. i just paused and replayed parts of this video several times to learn the right movements on how to air a quarter correctly. you should do a video just specifically on how to air a quarter. people like me dont understand the exact movements and we dont have a coach, so its hard to learn from someone at the skate park who says "idk you just do it"
I'm a long time bmx/mtb/dj rider taking my mtb riding girlfriend to a skatepark for the first time soon. This video is really helpful. You talk about a lot of things that I take for granted about park riding. Great work dude 🤙
To anyone wanting to get into downhill (or just riding on steeper trails,) weight manipulation can also apply for going downhill. Similar to what was said in the video, weight over the pedals, and you'll be good (just bend your elbows outward when you can.) You can also lift the front wheel by shifting your weight towards the back wheel and having your arms stick straight out, as opposed to lifting your handlebars by bending your elbows, which takes more energy than the former.
Honestly. I am glad to hear Phil emphasize “just because something looks easy doesn’t mean it is”... very true. Phil makes a lot of this look like child’s play until I try it myself!
This is a perfect intro to riding skateparks. I've been riding them for 30+ years and I wish this was a mandatory watch for anyone new to it, there'd be a lot less injuries and collisions.
Another Important note on etiquette. Do not come to a skate park with a dirty/muddy bike. It can track in dirt and small pebbles which can cause wheel-bite for skaters. It can also make the park dirty which will make the inhabitants not very happy.
I actually had that in the original video script but there's really only so much patience people have for information I had to trim it. I 100% agree. I do skate from time to time, and I know full well what a small pebble means.
This was the most helpful video on the MTB subject I've watched so far. As someone who is ready to make their first DH MTB purchase in the near future, the local skate park was my target practice area & general edaquite is always knowledge everyone needs to know, but never wants to admit they DON'T! Nice!
BMX background here also....but from the late 80's...(...yea I'm old but still whipping decent gaps and 12ft drops...). Built and rode huge quarter-pipes back then,...never had the pleasure of riding a skatepark(...SW Missouri in the 80's.,?..hell, few here even knew what BMX was.... Lol) My wife and I ride NWArkansas religiously and Fruita/Grand Junction several times a yr but I've never been to a bikepark. We may do some of this this summer.... SO.... This is killer info for me today P.M! Thanx! (Ive had my wife watchin your instructional stuff for a bit now.... She's progressing nicely.... Thanx for that also. So much appreciated!)
I could only approve on everything said. Had passed my 2 days at the park. Mind that your position on the bike should be all time vertical to the current ground underneath: if it's curves, your body should move in too. It will give you more grip and avoid skidding
Thanks for this Phil, this is one of the main reasons i havent gone to Rays Indoor Park even though I live so close because im a little intimidated of skate parks.
Love this vid. At 45, I am just starting to learn to "session" in an effort to improve my riding. Latest video I posted has a skate park, dj session where I am getting used to a ht again. Such an important part of riding is what skaters have known for decades, sessioning...
Rad video Phil! I’m a pretty experienced trail rider but will be buying a dirt jumper and hitting the skatepark for the first time in about a month’s time. Thanks to this video, I’m feeling confident!
Phil you probably wont read this but i just got a new bmx and i was so worried about about going to the bmx park but after watching this video i have got confidence to go tomorrow. thank you. by the way i have been watching you for ages. thanks again.
Hope you're feeling better Phil, I don't have a lot of park experience but I do really enjoy riding at them when I get a chance. it's great to have a place to focus on specific skills. You must have covered a lot of miles on this trip.
Great video. I come from a bmx background as well and love to see other mountain bikers who came from bmx. One thing I would add to your etiquette part is let more experienced riders Finish, so as not to get landed in. But if they are nice, which most people are, they will let you go first. My biggest pet peeve is people of different skill levels trying to cross paths. It doesn't work out and someone gets hurt.
Yes, a new SWP vid! Enjoyed it Phil. I have an older dj bike I've got mostly back together but haven't been on it in years. I remember it did wonders for my trail riding/hucking in the past.
Awesome video phil, I just got a dirt jumper the other day so this video was super helpful regarding the tips on how to drop in and carve a ramp. I used to race bmx and ride mtb but now I’m hooked on strictly riding dirt jumpers :D thanks again for the video. Super helpful
The timing of you releasing this video today could not have been better! I just finished building my first dirt jumper last night and rode at a skate park for the first time in my life today (at 35 years old nonetheless). I built my dj bike for the exact reasons that were given at the beginning of the video. My local trails are mostly XC oriented and don't have a lot of jumps and the few that are out there are far between. Also, many of the local XC riders are unfortunately not real friendly about riders walking back on the single track trails to session jumps even when you step a good few feet off the trail before the get remotely close enough to tap the brakes. This is often met with a snarled "you're going the wrong way!" (yes even when walking your bike.) So after a trip to an indoor bike park over the winter I decided to build a dj bike and take up riding skate parks too, especially in the spring while the trails are often too wet to ride even when the temp is nice. My first skate park session was awesome and I can't wait to get out there again! Thanks for all the good advice, Phil!
Suggestion with the roll in / drop in quarter pipes. Full commitment is needed but with relaxed body. OTB and loop.outs usually happens with newbies when they are too stiff or half.commited.
Just found your channel and been watching a bunch of videos. Your vids are stunningly informative, understandable, well edited and killer riding. Cheers!
You’re so right!!! I don’t ride trails but a few times a week and different ones at that. There are a couple of bike parks recently built and nearby I should session to improve skills!! Thanks!!!
Yeah dude no shit that's why I said I am so happy that he is on GT because I am a huge GT fan myself so now that he rides a GT and is sponsored by them as opposed to riding the evil that he was riding that makes me happy
I have a street trials bike which I’ve taken to a skatepark a few time and it’s definitely really fun but a little sketchy on a trials bike. Amazing video!
Yeah, Trials bikes never feel right when you're doing anything other than trials. That's one of the reasons I don't have fun. I used to, but I never found it as fulfilling.
Such a good overview Phil! Props to approaching this through the eyes of a new rider. It's tough for experienced riders to remember what it was like to be a beginner. @dustybetty and I watched this together today, and now we're planning on hitting a skatepark next week.
I was actually kind of floored how hard some parks could be. Literally every wall was a 6ft quarterpipe. That's pretty a pretty steep learning curve for beginners.
First-Much props for rolling in on that vert ramp. I am a skater that mountain bikes (Yes-in that order)...I like the etiquette section , but keep this in mind. Most SKATE parks were built by skaters.They are the ones that went to town hall meeting, did the fund raiser and all the hard work to get a park in their town. Also bike pegs and handle bars can chip and dint the concert and coping. So respect the skates.. But scooter suck for everyone!!!!!! Also wold you list the parks in this video?
i skate and mtb, and they call it a 'skate' park for good reason at most parks a bmx can create a hazard and constaly get in the way. So a mtb will just be a bigger hassle and the parks are designed for skate boards not long wheel base bikes... As a long time mtb rider ive never felt the need to hit the skate park when plenty of perfectly fine trails are around
Thanks for the tips on dropping in to a quarter pipe. I'm less freaked out dropping in to a three-story slimy-green rock roller than one of those things. I'm not a very strong PAAHK ridah, dyude!
Phenomenal video as always, Phil! I live only 2.5 hrs away from Ray's mtb in Cleveland, Ohio! By all means, please let me know if you've plans anytime soon to hit Ray's, and I'll get you a discounted room at any Marriott hotel nearby for as many nights you're willing to stay! I'd love to have the honor to ride with you at Ray's, and learn things from you! Keep up the great work! Cheers!
I rode my mtb at a skarepark once and i would just drop in the bowl and i couldnt get out cuz my bike is monstor heavy and nobody liked me there haha needed this a few months ago :)
Great video, inspiring and clarifying at the same time! Will you get thrown out for trying with a full squish 29er??? My budget wont allow a dirtbike for quite some time but I'm very eager to get a feel for ramps and kickers and such! I'm sure there are at least a few features in the local skate park I wont just get stranded on...
I hear you there man, it's a lot of coin for a single purpose bike. I've seen more and more people do it. It's not ideal but you can make it work for sure. That being said i would not go to an indoor park on a full suspension though. Also, don't drag any dirt into the park make sure your tires are mud free.
Dude that crash was definitely not planned lol. You fell so hard! Great video for beggars mate. I love your videos! Can’t wait for twice a week up loads.
I think it's interesting how you have to lean back while dropping in on a bike so you don't go otb which is the exact opposite of how you need to lean forward on a board so it doesn't fly out from under you
I went to rye airfield in NH all the time in the early 2000's when I was a Rollerblader such a sick park for getting huge air but the bikes could only use the back part of the skatepark not the whole park which sucked for them.
I live on oahu, hawaii right now (military)and I swear I've thought about just going up the side of a mountain here and bombing it. We have some good trails and a few jump spots but mtb is dying here I've noticed. So to the skate park with my dirt jumper I will try.
Another rule is that you should apologize if you do something bad( mess up someones trick, nearly run into someone etc.) it doesen´t hurt to say sorry. This helps to ease the tention between riders.
This right here, not just in riding but in all aspects of life.
V amerike to je ine ako v cz sk
jakub kostyál i imagine it would be.
@@bill2001 I mean you should apologize actualy i do it when i fuck someone's trick up. But u shouldn't apologize 6 time in a row.
Som nečakal čecha
Additional notes about the video:
1. I was sick when I recorded the voice over - Sorry about that.
2. No, slipping on the Quaterpipe was not planned. It hurt.
3. There's more skatepark etiquette but these are the ones I find most violated.
4. Dirt Jumpers and Hardtail have plenty of other differences, this was just an oversimplification.
5. Apparently Styrofoam is a trademarked name like Kleenex and Bandaid.
I did notice you were a bit more nasal in the voiceover. Hope you feel better soon, my dude.
Also, ow. Helmet or not, slipping and going back first into the floor is NOT fun. I slipped almost exactly like that on some metal sheets that a numbnuts left on the floor at work, and it was one heck of a spill.
Also a worthy note: watch if there is construction or demolition work being done near or on the park before riding. Concrete dust *slips like CRAZY.*
I've never seen a skatepark that allows bikers.
@@misanthropickat6167 Most do in the US, but there's a certain percentage that don't because of pegs. Wish they just made it a no metal peg rule.
Skills With Phil THATS MY LOCAL PARK!! THE ONE IN ROANOKE VA DUDE WHAT
You’re the best Phil
Anyone else been watching old Skills with Phil videos because they’re all so good? New videos are always the highlight of the day
I'm going over all of them right now. So much good material in different kind of riding
Meeee
*Rule Number 1* of riding a public skatepark on a weekend (especially on a mtb): COVER YOUR BRAKES!
You don't wanna be the guy/gal to hospitalise a 5 year old on a walking bike, or some kid on a hoverboard, or an elderly lady playing frogger with traffic.
I've even seen parents telling their groups of kids to run the length and back as an agility course, while other people are riding it. Radio controlled cars, footballs, sitting hoverboards, power wheels. You name it, it probably happens more frequently than you would expect :p
Personally I try to embrace it, as moving obstacles can add an extra layer of fun stuff to concentrate on.
*Rule 2:* Analyse other people's riding
Figure out which people repeatedly pose a serious risk to others (snaking, cutting, etc), so you can be ready when around them, or attempt to keep a bit more room.
*Rule 3:* Mistakes do happen
So be as polite and decent as you can be. Sometimes it really is just bad luck, like two riders waiting patiently before dropping in at the exact same time.
Outside of those things, I'm pretty sure all the basics were covered in this genuinely informative and entertaining video :)
Yes, I’ve gone to a skatepark before when some kids came and started running on the ramps and tossing a football in the middle of the skatepark when there was a big grassy field right beside the skatepark.
What do you mean by "cover your brakes"? Like, as in that your brakes work fine or do you mean literally cover the brake disc because its huge and can cut people?
@@menjavlafitta essentially keep your fingers on the brake levers. And be prepared to stop quickly at less than a moments notice, including on landing ramps and drops.
@@aljowen Ah yes. Agreed :P
as a bmxer who sometimes mountain bikes, i constantly forget i even have brakes when i ride the big bike.
Hardest decision was deciding who’s video to watch first. Phil’s, or Seth’s
I opend multi window and watched both
😂😂😂
I wish I had this when I started!! We used to ride trials in the skatepark all the time and we'd always ride across traffic and wondered why everyone hated us.
Ahaha, I know I always thought the trials riders at the park were cool but a bit strange at the same time. It's not bad when the park is empty but once it gets crowded, everybody starts getting on edge when they keep getting snaked.
Skills With Phil maybe u and Jeff can explain to all
Us idiots what u r even saying right now.
Trial ride?
Snakes?
Thx!!!
My DJ bike should be showing up next week, so this came at the perfect time. Thanks for all you do Phil!
@Casey Dallas holy shit no way holy cow oh my god wow
im 47.grew up on bmx.grew up watching flatland and ramps.and i grew up never learning to ride ramps at all and being scared. OK technically we didnt have a skatepark in my town then.BUT i did build a "craptacular" 1/4 pipe myself. Learning to do a basic air is one thing ill go to my grave never learning. to say its my passion,my love,my hope and dreams is selling it short.I literally get tears in my eyes when watching people do it. As i did watching this video. To have someone that would personally teach me guide me might would help.I never asked much out of life.But learning that would allow me to die in peace..sounds crazy i guess..IF there is anyone watching this video that lives around west Tn would you take the time to teach an old man new tricks before i get too old?
As a life long skater I can really appreciate you explaining the skatepark etiqute. It's something I always took for granted growing up in parks that I think you nailed here. Bike and skate life are so similar I think all the misunderstandings I've seen at the park over the years all came from this exact subject from both sides. Really good stuff here Phil. 💯
For me, riding a skatepark for the first time, its about as intimidating as the first time I rode a bike park
I hear you there. They are a whole 'nother beast compared to regular trails.
the first time i visited a bike park i was able to work my way up to the largest jumps they had by the end of the day. I still cant do a bowl at a skate park though
@@vincentsolito8234 so tempted to bring up a stoner joke but... Yeah riding a bowl well is probably the most difficult thing to do, as it requires perfect airing technique and speed awareness
Love this video! I recently stumbled upon a bike/skate park during my last MTB ride. As you noted, even with no one there, it was intimidating. I honestly didn't even know how to most effectively utilize the features. I played around for a while and loved learning what I could. This well done vid gives great pointers that I will apply to my next visit. Thanks Phil!
Yes, it's a totally different world. It takes a little bit to get over the butterflies, but I know that's really difficult at times.
Once i went down a vertical ramp on a tiny scooter at a very busy skatepark. I
No one was hurt, execpt for me later that day lol
I did the same thing on my MTB recently! I've skated at skateparks, so am familiar with the features. In some ways it's different on a bike, in others it's very similar. I didn't try anything fancy, just carved on some quarter pipes and rolled some flat ramps and bumps. It was SO much fun! That's how I ended up here. Looking for more info, cautions, etc.
Every scooter kid in the world could benefit from this 😂
Drewangc haha im a scooter/bike kid. But *NOT* a snake
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I used to ride scooter,and I got extremely good but then I found out about mtb and bmx and well, I haven't touched my scooter in 4 years😂
There is a difference between a scooter kid and a scooter rider.
One is a massive pain in the ass and the other is just like any other bmx, skateboard, or mtb rider
Bagua agreed. I try to be the second option. I’m a scooter rider, admittedly a kid, but not a scooter kid. I also ride mountain bikes. A lot more than scooters.
0:07 look at the scooter guy
😂😂
he fell lol
*NNEEOOOWWWWW*
Hehe scooter go brr
IKR
You are so on point with telling people where to stand!!
Seth and Phil posting in the same hour?! This is heaven! Loved the video it was really helpful phil!!
Perfect vid for me, noob mtb rider just found a little skate park near me to work on some skills, thanks!
Such a good idea for a video. I have always loved riding my mtb and dj in skateparks. The conditions are always good when the trails are too muddy and I learned a lot there that applys to trails...
Very well explained and great tutorial! It’s always funny to see the looks you get from skaters when you ride up on a mountain bike and start riding lol
im just getting into Mountain biking at 32 years old, i did skateboarding as a teenager and mainly skated parks, one of the first thing i did when i got on the bike (after 14 years of no cycling) was take it to a skatepark to get used to the feel of the bike on something familiar to me (a bowl). it really helped me settle in and get used to pumping on a bike, highly reccomend
My son just got into BMX and started to ride the skate parks, we just watched your video thank you so much for such a detail and informative video it will make our time at the park so much better.
Great video Phil! I went to ride the skatepark for the first time a couple of months ago and loved it. This survival guide is perfect. You are just so good at explaining things. I am going to have to watch this with the wife and kids later.
I certainly appreciate this. I'm over 40 and just bought a 20" BMX to help learn some additional bike handling skills. Taking it to Ray's next week along with the trail bike I usually bring. I'm sure there will be plenty of learning.
it's like you made this video for me personally. mountain biker who got a dirt jumper a couple months ago to ride Ray's indoor park. I busted myself learning how to go up and back down a vert ramp last week. it took me 5 tries and a lot of blood on my shins to make it happen, but it was an amazing moment. now i can enjoy my local skatepark too, now that i know how to do a vert ramp. it's hard to learn when nobody is a good teacher. i just paused and replayed parts of this video several times to learn the right movements on how to air a quarter correctly. you should do a video just specifically on how to air a quarter. people like me dont understand the exact movements and we dont have a coach, so its hard to learn from someone at the skate park who says "idk you just do it"
I'm a long time bmx/mtb/dj rider taking my mtb riding girlfriend to a skatepark for the first time soon. This video is really helpful. You talk about a lot of things that I take for granted about park riding. Great work dude 🤙
To anyone wanting to get into downhill (or just riding on steeper trails,) weight manipulation can also apply for going downhill. Similar to what was said in the video, weight over the pedals, and you'll be good (just bend your elbows outward when you can.)
You can also lift the front wheel by shifting your weight towards the back wheel and having your arms stick straight out, as opposed to lifting your handlebars by bending your elbows, which takes more energy than the former.
Honestly. I am glad to hear Phil emphasize “just because something looks easy doesn’t mean it is”... very true. Phil makes a lot of this look like child’s play until I try it myself!
This is a perfect intro to riding skateparks. I've been riding them for 30+ years and I wish this was a mandatory watch for anyone new to it, there'd be a lot less injuries and collisions.
Another Important note on etiquette. Do not come to a skate park with a dirty/muddy bike. It can track in dirt and small pebbles which can cause wheel-bite for skaters. It can also make the park dirty which will make the inhabitants not very happy.
I actually had that in the original video script but there's really only so much patience people have for information I had to trim it. I 100% agree. I do skate from time to time, and I know full well what a small pebble means.
I’m a decently experienced scooter and bmx rider but I still enjoyed watching this thank you for getting the info out Phil
This was the most helpful video on the MTB subject I've watched so far. As someone who is ready to make their first DH MTB purchase in the near future, the local skate park was my target practice area & general edaquite is always knowledge everyone needs to know, but never wants to admit they DON'T! Nice!
After being a skateboarder in my high school days transitioning to a bike is a little bit a learning curve. Thanks for the tips!
BMX background here also....but from the late 80's...(...yea I'm old but still whipping decent gaps and 12ft drops...). Built and rode huge quarter-pipes back then,...never had the pleasure of riding a skatepark(...SW Missouri in the 80's.,?..hell, few here even knew what BMX was.... Lol)
My wife and I ride NWArkansas religiously and Fruita/Grand Junction several times a yr but I've never been to a bikepark.
We may do some of this this summer.... SO.... This is killer info for me today P.M! Thanx! (Ive had my wife watchin your instructional stuff for a bit now.... She's progressing nicely.... Thanx for that also. So much appreciated!)
Please, please do one of these for dirt jumps and pump tracks.
56 yrs old and started riding skateparks again on a 26" PK Ripper,,thanks for the vid tips
I could only approve on everything said. Had passed my 2 days at the park. Mind that your position on the bike should be all time vertical to the current ground underneath: if it's curves, your body should move in too. It will give you more grip and avoid skidding
Dude that GT is Beautiful
Thanks for this Phil, this is one of the main reasons i havent gone to Rays Indoor Park even though I live so close because im a little intimidated of skate parks.
I love park in the morning. Its so good having it all to yourself.
Love this vid. At 45, I am just starting to learn to "session" in an effort to improve my riding. Latest video I posted has a skate park, dj session where I am getting used to a ht again. Such an important part of riding is what skaters have known for decades, sessioning...
loving that chrome dirt jumper...reminds me of my old GT
Great run down. Love the bit about not using fun boxes as benches and 'dont hang out here'.
Excellently done Phil! I have no doubt that this will be a great learning tool for all types of people....as well as good entertainment.
Rad video Phil! I’m a pretty experienced trail rider but will be buying a dirt jumper and hitting the skatepark for the first time in about a month’s time. Thanks to this video, I’m feeling confident!
Phil you probably wont read this but i just got a new bmx and i was so worried about about going to the bmx park but after watching this video i have got confidence to go tomorrow. thank you. by the way i have been watching you for ages. thanks again.
Hope you're feeling better Phil, I don't have a lot of park experience but I do really enjoy riding at them when I get a chance. it's great to have a place to focus on specific skills. You must have covered a lot of miles on this trip.
Great video. I come from a bmx background as well and love to see other mountain bikers who came from bmx. One thing I would add to your etiquette part is let more experienced riders Finish, so as not to get landed in. But if they are nice, which most people are, they will let you go first. My biggest pet peeve is people of different skill levels trying to cross paths. It doesn't work out and someone gets hurt.
Phil is the skilledest... I think that might be a word?
Yeah!
Check out Pat Smage. You may be pleasantly surprised.
Yes, a new SWP vid! Enjoyed it Phil. I have an older dj bike I've got mostly back together but haven't been on it in years.
I remember it did wonders for my trail riding/hucking in the past.
Awesome video phil, I just got a dirt jumper the other day so this video was super helpful regarding the tips on how to drop in and carve a ramp. I used to race bmx and ride mtb but now I’m hooked on strictly riding dirt jumpers :D thanks again for the video. Super helpful
The timing of you releasing this video today could not have been better! I just finished building my first dirt jumper last night and rode at a skate park for the first time in my life today (at 35 years old nonetheless). I built my dj bike for the exact reasons that were given at the beginning of the video. My local trails are mostly XC oriented and don't have a lot of jumps and the few that are out there are far between. Also, many of the local XC riders are unfortunately not real friendly about riders walking back on the single track trails to session jumps even when you step a good few feet off the trail before the get remotely close enough to tap the brakes. This is often met with a snarled "you're going the wrong way!" (yes even when walking your bike.) So after a trip to an indoor bike park over the winter I decided to build a dj bike and take up riding skate parks too, especially in the spring while the trails are often too wet to ride even when the temp is nice. My first skate park session was awesome and I can't wait to get out there again! Thanks for all the good advice, Phil!
At 1:57 did anyone see the sneak peak of the new whip
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It’s a GT I can tell
This is a great video! I wish I knew any of this a few years ago when I started riding skateparks.
Thanks for the tips on dropping in. I can do smaller ramps but chainring catches on bigger ramps. Will have to give the angle a try.
Suggestion with the roll in / drop in quarter pipes. Full commitment is needed but with relaxed body. OTB and loop.outs usually happens with newbies when they are too stiff or half.commited.
Been waiting for somebody to a video about this for soo long! Thanks Phil! 👍
Just found your channel and been watching a bunch of videos. Your vids are stunningly informative, understandable, well edited and killer riding. Cheers!
Thanks a lot Phil. Really helpful always wanted to go to a skate park but was always scared.
You answered some questions I always wanted answered. Great video. I think that dropping in thing can help in mtb also.
6:45 You ok Phil? 😂
You’re so right!!! I don’t ride trails but a few times a week and different ones at that. There are a couple of bike parks recently built and nearby I should session to improve skills!! Thanks!!!
This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Phil!
Nice Phil! And you even got Matt looking good out there!
Much love from Lynchburg dawg! See you at the Liberty indoor park!
awesome edit Phil, congrats with all you're sponsors hope you have a great year, looking forward to more videos.!
I am so stoked that you were on GT I am a huge GT fan/Rider myself!!! love the videos keep up the great work
@Bass Bistrian what
Yeah dude no shit that's why I said I am so happy that he is on GT because I am a huge GT fan myself so now that he rides a GT and is sponsored by them as opposed to riding the evil that he was riding that makes me happy
I have a street trials bike which I’ve taken to a skatepark a few time and it’s definitely really fun but a little sketchy on a trials bike. Amazing video!
i think i have found the best young street trials rider!
Peter Lang I can do some cool stuff but I’m definitely not the best.
Yeah, Trials bikes never feel right when you're doing anything other than trials. That's one of the reasons I don't have fun. I used to, but I never found it as fulfilling.
RideAllegretto how old are you? You look really young to be doing fakie nose manuals
I've only got a full blown full sus, had it over the new local park the other day... still great fun and the cranks clear all the ledges too 😉
Such a good overview Phil! Props to approaching this through the eyes of a new rider. It's tough for experienced riders to remember what it was like to be a beginner. @dustybetty and I watched this together today, and now we're planning on hitting a skatepark next week.
I was actually kind of floored how hard some parks could be. Literally every wall was a 6ft quarterpipe. That's pretty a pretty steep learning curve for beginners.
@@SkillsWithPhil agreed. Great job highlighting that. Even the feeling of just showing up and soaking it all in.
Thanks for showing off the park in Roanoke. I actually never saw any of the lines that u did before this video
Such a great and well explained clip!!! Great job👍🏽 Live-Life-Loud🤘🏽🤙🏽👍🏽!!!
Very nice and informative video mate. Well done👍
Im looking into doing some dirt jumps later on.
Another nice video. Keep up the good work...and thanks for playing bikes with us.
That teal trek is beautiful!!!
Back in the 80's I used to go to The Pipeline skatepark in Upland,Ca and it was fun!
First-Much props for rolling in on that vert ramp. I am a skater that mountain bikes (Yes-in that order)...I like the etiquette section , but keep this in mind. Most SKATE parks were built by skaters.They are the ones that went to town hall meeting, did the fund raiser and all the hard work to get a park in their town. Also bike pegs and handle bars can chip and dint the concert and coping. So respect the skates..
But scooter suck for everyone!!!!!!
Also wold you list the parks in this video?
ken poe I've always wondered why round pieces of metal like pegs, damage the coping, but round pieces of metal like skateboard trucks don't.
i skate and mtb, and they call it a 'skate' park for good reason at most parks a bmx can create a hazard and constaly get in the way. So a mtb will just be a bigger hassle and the parks are designed for skate boards not long wheel base bikes... As a long time mtb rider ive never felt the need to hit the skate park when plenty of perfectly fine trails are around
Your videos are great. Keep them coming. Great to see Haley!!
Great video! I started learning trials and have been waiting to hit the skatepark but I'm super intimidated! I'm going soon!
Thanks for the tips on dropping in to a quarter pipe. I'm less freaked out dropping in to a three-story slimy-green rock roller than one of those things. I'm not a very strong PAAHK ridah, dyude!
YEW rye airfield has some sick secret mtb trails across the street with big drops and rock features, come ride there sometime!
Phenomenal video as always, Phil! I live only 2.5 hrs away from Ray's mtb in Cleveland, Ohio! By all means, please let me know if you've plans anytime soon to hit Ray's, and I'll get you a discounted room at any Marriott hotel nearby for as many nights you're willing to stay! I'd love to have the honor to ride with you at Ray's, and learn things from you! Keep up the great work! Cheers!
Send me a DM on instagram.
@@SkillsWithPhil , I will here shortly...
I rode my mtb at a skarepark once and i would just drop in the bowl and i couldnt get out cuz my bike is monstor heavy and nobody liked me there haha needed this a few months ago :)
Never taken my bike to the skatepark before but might give it a go you’ve convinced me Phil 😂😂
Great video, inspiring and clarifying at the same time! Will you get thrown out for trying with a full squish 29er??? My budget wont allow a dirtbike for quite some time but I'm very eager to get a feel for ramps and kickers and such! I'm sure there are at least a few features in the local skate park I wont just get stranded on...
I hear you there man, it's a lot of coin for a single purpose bike. I've seen more and more people do it. It's not ideal but you can make it work for sure. That being said i would not go to an indoor park on a full suspension though. Also, don't drag any dirt into the park make sure your tires are mud free.
Skills With Phil hehe I ride my 160mm 29er at indoor bmx parks all the time just too much fun 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Dude that crash was definitely not planned lol. You fell so hard! Great video for beggars mate. I love your videos! Can’t wait for twice a week up loads.
Yoo I’m a skater (don’t really know what RUclips rabbit hole brought me hear) and you went to some of my locals he’ll yeah SWVA
Jacob Wadstrom (540)!!
The Roanoke one, Bedford, or a different one?
@@sorinvladu7021 both!!
go to the Newport skatepark, lots of scooters and only a few bikers but the park is small but great
I've debating heading to the skatepark in my Sync'r...maybe I'll try it soon :) thanks, phil
I think it's interesting how you have to lean back while dropping in on a bike so you don't go otb which is the exact opposite of how you need to lean forward on a board so it doesn't fly out from under you
Thanks for the awesome instructional videos.
Great video Phil. Can you post a list of the skate parks? I only recognize Rye Airfield.
I love riding at the skatepark!
Great video Phil! I want to take my DJ to a skatepark but I don't want to feel like the old dude riding with a bunch of young kids!
Good content as always Phil. Ride on Brother.
Thanks alot Phil for making this video!. Really great
I went to rye airfield in NH all the time in the early 2000's when I was a Rollerblader such a sick park for getting huge air but the bikes could only use the back part of the skatepark not the whole park which sucked for them.
Thanks Phil, you're the best!
Thanks exactly when I needed this video
Perfect video Phil!! You should create an academy for bikers... ;o) Kind regards from Spain.
I live on oahu, hawaii right now (military)and I swear I've thought about just going up the side of a mountain here and bombing it. We have some good trails and a few jump spots but mtb is dying here I've noticed. So to the skate park with my dirt jumper I will try.
You should do a beginner skatepark trick video