People often underestimate how hard it is to stick to your plan when riding such features. Knowing what line and what speed you want in each section is one thing, being able to make that line with that speed is another. Dale really made those crazy features look so easy.
Just goes to show, what may look easy on camera may be very scary IRL. Thanks a lot for showing your analysis process! Also love the format! Not a full-on tutorial, but just explaining what's going on in your head - Please more of that!
This video was awesome Dale! I'm a new MTB and I feel so lost about all the MTB techniques. When I purchased a MTB and was interested in the sport, I found your channel and this is exactly why I love it! Keep up the great work Dale! Hope to see more instructional videos like these and improve my skills! Im just riding cross country rn but I wanna get to your level someday!
*This* was a great video Dale. When you made the decision to go full time as a MTB influencer, I was envisioning this type of content. Really great stuff and appreciated by a below average Joe like myself. More of these combined with your regular rips and I think you will have found the secret sauce to blow your channel subscribers up. And like many have said before, you are a natural at these types of instructional and/or narrative videos. Last thing: I agree with another poster who said the GoPro effect was strong in this one. POV had me thinking maybe I could do some of this stuff; looking back up at Dave, Rory or Nic had me smacking myself for being so naive!
Very, very good video. This is probably as good as a video will ever be able to depict just how damn gnarly Old Bob is, and excellent dissection of every move! And yet still the GoPro effect is so strong.
Hey Dale if possible could you include when and which brake and how much you use when describing the execution of the features.. thanks for all the great content
God I'd love to pack up my Zerode Taniwha trail and come ride this kind of techy stuff with you jents. I love the "take your time technical" stuff. We definitely don't have this in Denmark. I admit willingly and wholehearted, I'm jealous
Really interesting format, very enjoyable. One thing I did notice is body position with you guys, you Dale stand up tall through these sections while Dave and Rory seem to stand far lower ( buzzing backside style)
I'm pretty sure the go-pro effect was strong on most of this because when you recorded Dave at 10:00 it looked stupidly steeper than the onboard footage of you riding it.
When you talk about body English and slapping into corners I'd love more detail on what is happening mechanically. Is it an agressive hip rotation and down hill foot pressure? Not having access to much terrain like this it's hard to understand exactly what's physically required. Great walk through all the same!
Good question, I'll have to think about how to explain this one. Basically come in with oversteer and have the corner stand you up and slow you down with its grip.
After a lot of experience you just kinda gain an intuition on what's possible to roll. If there's ever a question in your mind it's usually safer to approach as a drop unless proven otherwise.
The video of Kovarik exploding on that last section is crazy, but he was going at racer speed and I think they were gapping from the top to the middle rock. It is in the link below on Remy's channel. ua-cam.com/video/kWCOW0pwqzE/v-deo.html
my trick for expert trails in my area is very easy- there are no official MTB trails here at all.. so the biggest obstacles here are dog owners.. the smaller the dog- the bigger the obstacle..
29's are made for the rodeo's, once you get used to them they do it all. As for the butt buzz it get less the more rides you do and you get your body position more forward and attacking - ex 27 rider.
"Point of no return", "Island of Safety"....you forgot "where my Mom yells at the TV" :)
People often underestimate how hard it is to stick to your plan when riding such features. Knowing what line and what speed you want in each section is one thing, being able to make that line with that speed is another. Dale really made those crazy features look so easy.
Holy cow that’s steep!! Love watching the process, very inspiring.
How to master expert trails: be like Dale
I do believe you also mastered it, Mr. Danger.
6:54 I must say the rock nailed that section 🤣
Nice to see how you guys check out new lines, thanks!
Just goes to show, what may look easy on camera may be very scary IRL. Thanks a lot for showing your analysis process!
Also love the format! Not a full-on tutorial, but just explaining what's going on in your head - Please more of that!
Amazing how you guys analyze every move. For an All Star team, a rodeo of a trail :). Well done!, great skills in action!
I enjoyed the insight into your thought process! I think most of us do this naturally to an extent but probably should be more intentional about it
This video was awesome Dale! I'm a new MTB and I feel so lost about all the MTB techniques. When I purchased a MTB and was interested in the sport, I found your channel and this is exactly why I love it! Keep up the great work Dale! Hope to see more instructional videos like these and improve my skills! Im just riding cross country rn but I wanna get to your level someday!
*This* was a great video Dale. When you made the decision to go full time as a MTB influencer, I was envisioning this type of content. Really great stuff and appreciated by a below average Joe like myself. More of these combined with your regular rips and I think you will have found the secret sauce to blow your channel subscribers up. And like many have said before, you are a natural at these types of instructional and/or narrative videos. Last thing: I agree with another poster who said the GoPro effect was strong in this one. POV had me thinking maybe I could do some of this stuff; looking back up at Dave, Rory or Nic had me smacking myself for being so naive!
As the weather improves, ideally so will the pace of quality content. Thanks Nick! 🙌
Very, very good video. This is probably as good as a video will ever be able to depict just how damn gnarly Old Bob is, and excellent dissection of every move! And yet still the GoPro effect is so strong.
Would love to see more videos like this Dale☺
what a humbling trail. looks insane. Good riding, so steep!
Hey Dale if possible could you include when and which brake and how much you use when describing the execution of the features.. thanks for all the great content
I like these types of videos because it shows how to pick best lines.
More in the works!
Just add "Balls of Steel" in between point of no return and island of safety lol. you guys are awesome! Thanks for the knowledge
Yes. More of this.
God I'd love to pack up my Zerode Taniwha trail and come ride this kind of techy stuff with you jents. I love the "take your time technical" stuff. We definitely don't have this in Denmark. I admit willingly and wholehearted, I'm jealous
Really interesting format, very enjoyable. One thing I did notice is body position with you guys, you Dale stand up tall through these sections while Dave and Rory seem to stand far lower ( buzzing backside style)
I have a bad habit of being too far rearward (shown by the straight arms) if that's what you're getting at, haha.
A very nice video! Educational👍😀 Thank you
Rory should run its own YT channel. He is very impressive, as you all guys.
Remember that time when you posted a video and then your mom showed up in the comments and said you were going too fast? LMAO 🤣
Only about every other video. 🙈
@@DaleStone 🤣🤣🤣
I'm pretty sure the go-pro effect was strong on most of this because when you recorded Dave at 10:00 it looked stupidly steeper than the onboard footage of you riding it.
Silly strong here indeed.
That's why I love these types of videos.
One guy and his camera...looks kinda blue. Turns around and videos his friends; double black.
Is the hi p that loud? It does not take away from the video…. You Sir can ride, and enjoy watching you do your thing. Just curious
This specific model has been. Cable rattle and bearings going. Not all high pivots are like this one!
Mostly what I learn from videos like this is: _look ahead_
When you talk about body English and slapping into corners I'd love more detail on what is happening mechanically. Is it an agressive hip rotation and down hill foot pressure? Not having access to much terrain like this it's hard to understand exactly what's physically required. Great walk through all the same!
Good question, I'll have to think about how to explain this one. Basically come in with oversteer and have the corner stand you up and slow you down with its grip.
I really like the breakdown!
We will do one together, just working out the best action plan! 🙂
@@DaleStone Yes! 🙌
What about the "holding on and full send with a hope and prayer" method?
The most common of all methods. 🧠
"The hospital" part sucks though.
Awesome
How does your buddy like the coil on the spire? Does he still find it poppy and playful?
He's a fan, and based on his riding style I'd say yes.
what's your filming setup? It's amzing
Depends on the video these days, haha.
Another question, and I know you and every other rider will have different answers, but:
Roll vs drop? Depends on the roll out?
After a lot of experience you just kinda gain an intuition on what's possible to roll. If there's ever a question in your mind it's usually safer to approach as a drop unless proven otherwise.
The video of Kovarik exploding on that last section is crazy, but he was going at racer speed and I think they were gapping from the top to the middle rock. It is in the link below on Remy's channel.
ua-cam.com/video/kWCOW0pwqzE/v-deo.html
nice.
my trick for expert trails in my area is very easy- there are no official MTB trails here at all.. so the biggest obstacles here are dog owners.. the smaller the dog- the bigger the obstacle..
@09:28, Did he also brake with the front ?
Of course
@@DaleStone I guess as much as he can without slipping. Impressive. Cheers 🤙
29's are made for the rodeo's, once you get used to them they do it all. As for the butt buzz it get less the more rides you do and you get your body position more forward and attacking - ex 27 rider.
Why don't your ride the range anymore?
I'd rather support brands that actively choose to support me! 🙂 And the black bike is a very similar 3D shape.
its so hard to see how steep those slabs are on video.
That's why I made this video.
what bike?
Four different bikes even!
Joke's on you guys, I'm only using these ideas on easy trails.
Gottem.
For the amateurs what does use a lot of body language mean?
Don't be stiff, be dynamic and use the range of your arms and legs to your advantage.
Gnor
@dale - I am sure you have touched on this before but let’s chat….no knee pads, ever. 🫣
Gotta stay nice and aerodynamic. 🦵🌬️
@@DaleStone :( grrr