2 Stroke Goon Learning Jumps

Took my 2 Stroke to a new track and had a great time with friends. I'm kind of a wuss when it comes to learning new motocross tracks and new jumps, but I had a lot of fun conquering some fears and can't wait to go back! Thanks for watching.
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[@taylorshytle]

This was EPIC because it was relatable. Not to to everyone, but a lot of people are nervous hitting jumps for the first time. And learning ruts at first are intimidating. Then when you grease a new jump or nail a rut, it gets you so HYPE. LOVED THIS VID

[@mr_howitzer7]

Yea I feel the same way, it took me like 3-4 times to the track before i started jumping and im still nervous (I just dont ride at tracks often thats most of my problem)

[@jordangregory5352]

I went to a track for my first time ever and hit the baby jumps for the 110cc bikes...They jumped better than me=/

[@SlimmysStrats]

I got hype by watching it and the way he pumped himself up before hitting it made it 100x better

[@MulTfrancis]

Dude this makes me want to try a motocross track. This video is great to see and like you said relatable

[@enlistedflame3990]

Dude first time I jumped I was at a friends house and full sent it and almost fell off the back end

[@gabenordgren1635]

It’s nice to see a realistic representation of what it’s like to learn jumps and the fear that comes with it

[@DerekHallman]

we all start somewhere 🤙

[@jacobgnech5187]

@@DerekHallman I will say growing up on a few acres and dad borrowing a neighbours tractor for a track. I remember as a kid the number of times I crashed on jumps. Luckily I had hand me down armour from a cousin. And being young you bounce more haha

[@Jimmy_Watt]

This is where I am. Early 30s, lifelong trail rider and woods racer. Learning motocross as an adult. Good video.

[@THEVALKERY95]

I'm 27 and re-learning it all over again, been out of riding for 5 years....I underestimated how long that was 😅

[@kamdaman]

Same here. Turning 30 this year and been trail riding all my life never touched a motocross track or even jumped a bike. Would love to learn how to though

[@thomasbruun3968]

Same here,i’ve been riding quad on tracks for a lot of years,and only quad,so now i bought a ktm sx125,dirtbike is just such a different thing compared to quad,but it’s fun to do both😊

[@vincetofanicchio7063]

reminds me when i was young, spending the day experimenting jumps and obstacles, love being on a bike and watching other riders, the art of it

[@user-us3os4vm9x]

3:46

[@paper9570]

The fantastic thing about this video is you can see him get more confident as he does more laps and hits more jumps, you can see him hit the ruts and how he gets faster each lap

[@DerekHallman]

trying my best :)

[@glocklife]

Appreciate this post. You definitely started getting a hang of that track towards the end. Would be cool to see you progress at this track. Def do more of these VLOGS.

[@DerekHallman]

It definitely takes me a couple trips to a track to get comfortable. This track's layout is really fun so I'll definitely be back soon to try and flow better. Thanks so much for watching man 🤙

[@aussieknuckles]

Love the 2stroke KTM, realest video I've seen in a while. No editing out the mishaps, just showing it for what it is. Awesome track.

[@DerekHallman]

hell yeah thanks for watching buddy 🤘🏻

[@aadenlozada9517]

1:19 that guy was floating and I was dying luaghing when you put the weeee noise

[@J----L]

this was way more fun to watch than someone just being good at everything already

[@peterfranks7619]

You had me smiling and laughing the first 30sec. Your so genuine and you love riding. Be happy and enjoy life. God bless.

[@DerekHallman]

That's what its all about! I appreciate the nice comment Peter 😁

[@austinnightingale6526]

Love the attitude and energy man. Don’t drop throttle before your jumps and you won’t be all over the place in the air , give it a shot and tell us how you feel. I’m sure everyone watching this video would love to see a post of you high fiveing the moon man.

[@rulasmania]

Loved this format, regular people not cutting mistakes not pretending to be pro and learning things from a sport I love, really wish to be in your shoes someday !

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for watching I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@lucasthomas4866]

music to my ears, adore the sound of that gorgeous 2 stroke

[@FourOneFive86]

The "oww! Oww!" When being roosted by the guy infront. I had that happen and let me tell you...I said the same thing lol

[@mx.miguel]

bro please more Videos like this,it‘s so nice to look

[@DerekHallman]

I definitely will!

[@yamahkazi]

Ive been riding since i was a kid and still afraid to hit a jump, so its good to see you getting into it and giving it a go and not letting the fear hold you back👍

[@foreveralone2539]

Watching this sguy makes me so happy that he is enjoying himself while riding I love it

[@bradley1995]

Reminds me alot of myself. I'm working on ruts, corners, and just sending the jumps in general. Good luck, awesome to see you admit the same.

[@justcus]

this is the most relatable moto video i’ve ever watched. glad i’m not the only one who feels like this at a new track or after not riding for a while.

[@DerekHallman]

thanks for watching dude

[@danymx1885]

dude! such a big progress since last time you were on track!! you were getting so good throught the corners! im proud of you!

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you friend, I appreciate the kind words!

[@tommycammarata6676]

@@DerekHallman weeeeeeeeee 😂😂😂😂

[@PatrickWodrich]

this is my first time watching you and how you were hitting the jumps at the start compared to the end is immaculate and im proud of you for building that courage to hit those!!! you earned a new sub!!

[@DerekHallman]

thank you for the positivity !

[@owenclark9343]

I know this vid was posted 2 years ago but watching this gets me so hyped 😂 watching the confidence build to try the jumps and then smashing it makes me wanna go and do this! 👍🏻

[@streetfighteryzf750]

‘That felt awesome’ haha quality, uplifting video

[@rigo3837]

Love seeing this type of video this was basically my first time On a track and made me feel a lot better knowing I wasn’t the only one nervous 😅

[@cosmo7189]

This is a sweet track

[@DerekHallman]

definitely a good track 🤙

[@mattluszczak8095]

As a novice this is great to watch. Its my perspective. What i see. Its great to watch you go around track and get more confidence

[@Mr.Stroke0331]

Great looking track. Fun yet forgiving. 🏁

[@oakleydella4981]

Huge respect to u man!!

[@alexbitzan8747]

Those look like really fun jumps - relatively low risk, gentle knuckles.

[@578_]

Man am I glad I started riding young, so gauging booters and such is just muscle memory. Biggest jump was 150ft, 4th gear pinned! I race district 14! Props man for trying!

[@denisonglovier543]

Love these motovlogs Derek would love to see more like it, you where ripping man🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@DerekHallman]

"ripping" is being too nice lol! But thanks Denny I appreciate it, I'll definitely be making more🤙

[@centr0]

i don't even ride and this was a blast to watch. just pure fun from the sound of your voice. keep up the good work and ride safe.

[@freeriiiiide]

This made my palms sweat 😅. Love the outside burms on the 150s!!

[@DerekHallman]

hahah mine were sweating too trust me

[@tigerstrike2619]

Great job hitting those jumps you really good at that. I want to ride like that.

[@thebeargarage]

great riding man, all I can say is your knees look alittle loose when they come into frame, when your taking jumps make sure to "squeeze with your knees"!! other then that I love your "go for it" attitude and you look very comfortable even on a new track! keep shreddin and don't get got! ( i know you didint ask for my opinion i just thought it was a useful tip :D )

[@alphapup95]

You make such relatable content because u may crash alot and not be so good as other KZbinrs but you do show that people can crash to and all that you are very honest to instead of saying your going to shred everything then dont

[@LilLexi25689]

Loved watching u get more air as the video went on

[@RickV6]

Brilliant attitude and achievement bud 👍. Made me smile when you made the jumps and railed the berms. Great riding and good to see the falling and getting back on positivity.

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for the kind words Rick it means a lot!

[@aiden331]

What an EPIC track!

[@E.L.C.]

Wow awesome ride man you really opened her up towards the end!! Reminds me of riding when I was younger with my bro !

[@1993YZ]

Love the video. Consistant smooth throttle up and off the faces will keep the front and rear wheel from diving. Also up shift on ur approach. Of ur at the top of the gear before ur on the face, anytime you let off its almost the same effect as braking up the face which will suck. In the higher gear you can let off the throttle a little and use your momentum which keeps the bike balanced.

[@VETdude382]

Bro, 38, always road woods, now I'm getting into track. I love it more I think. Great job and keep it up!

[@killerbilliards]

I got this, I got this... then hits it with perfection. love it!

[@arlo12345678910]

Sick! You were rippin! Nicely done!

[@phoenixgoldstein]

I really enjoyed watching - your honesty with us made it so fun. It's a human process to be scared and conquer the track. Keep going dude!

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for the nice comment man I appreciate it!

[@zairecallis554]

Hey dude, loving the videos, can’t wait to get back into mx myself. I hope you don’t mind a few suggestions, no shade dude. Just trying to help. The following will help on any 2 stroke: I recommend getting used to riding in a higher gear. Not for higher speed, just for better control. Higher gears aren’t only for high speeds, they have another important purpose in mx. 2 strokes, especially the more powerful modern ones have a habit of revving too high off of jumps and whoops which throws up the front end. So if you hit every jump 1 gear higher than you think you need, it will handle like butter across the whole track and is actually much safer. Shifting up well before most jumps will also ensure that the power band doesn’t suddenly increase in power, then sharply decrease, which will often happen on the jump face before takeoff, which actually affects how the suspension will load before a jump and make hitting jumps somewhat unpredictable. A sudden increase in power will send the front up, a sudden decrease will send the front down, and most 2 strokes have a sharp change in power at the top of the powerband which can make jumping them difficult. This can be seen on a dyno chart. So really, being closer to the middle of the powerband all the time is typically a good option. (Just don’t shift up 10ft before takeoff which can cause the bike to suddenly slow down. Try to shift up before the jump face) . One other thing to keep in mind is that 2 strokes have very slight, although important engine braking. Going from the top end and chopping the throttle will slow you down enough to affect your jump. Chopping the throttle from the middle of the power band doesn’t have as strong of an affect, so it’s overall just more forgiving. Being in a higher gear in my opinion is the single most important thing in this sport that is very underestimated because it changes how the bike handles nearly everywhere. And a smoother bike actually allows you to maintain good , neutral body position at takeoff and while in the air, which gives much better control when hitting jumps, and makes the bike easier to predict at takeoff. This way, you won’t have to try to lean forward or back too much and try to guess how the bike will arc through the air. For comparison, Chad reed sometimes hits supercross whoops in 5th gear on a factory 450. Not for speed, for control. Being in a higher gear also prevents the tires spinning in corners, which actually helps a lot when cornering. It will feel slower at first because often times it feels better to be in the top of the power band, although carrying speed in a higher gear makes a smoother ride, and actually helps with overall speed and safety. You’ll get used to it and incorporate it into your riding style if you choose to ride in this way. Smoothness is more vital than sheer power in mx. And if you’re worried about carbon buildup, you can always change the jetting or fuel oil mix to help with this. People say to ride 2 strokes at the top of the powerband, although please trust me here. 2 strokes work so much better if you shift up. Not necessarily for speed, just for much better control overall. Another tip is to look into getting tubeless tires and run a slightly lower psi on the rear wheel, helps a lot with grip in the corners. Wouldn’t recommend dropping the psi too much in the front tire though, so it will still handle predictably. Ps: You can still pin it everywhere which is always fun, just try to shift before reaching the top of the powerband.

[@ucouldwish2738]

ill try that on my local track

[@psychosneighbor1509]

As an older fella whose moto prime is coming up on 30 years ago, I can offer you one tip to improve your cornering speed that was passed to me by an old pro: Visualize your line ONE FOOT(12inches) to the inside of the rut or lip of the berm. Come in with speed, get on the gas before the apex and look around the corner to where you want to exit and beyond. You will drift out to the lip at the apex while on the gas. I just noticed you rolling all the way out to the edge of the berm, turning, and then gassing it and thought you would appreciate this. It helped me big time with cornering speed. Moto on! :)

[@StoneMountainMoto]

Props for sending it. One of these days Mx will be more fun than scary for me 😅

[@josephking6819]

Haha bro

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks bro! Still scary for me too 😅 The want to conquer outweighs the fear, go for it! 💪

[@kmx509]

Dayum that is one CRISPY sounding bike!

[@iso_Bandit]

i enjoy how you guys share footage and am surprised how smooth the camera is when the track is so rough lol

[@Hayabusa02045]

I was so happy for you when you hit the big one for the first time!

[@codyschrecengost197]

Been dealing with a brain injury and haven’t been able to ride for the past 6+ months. This video brought back a lot of old emotions and actually made me feel like I was at the track again. Really enjoyed it man 🤘🏻

[@abeef9368]

Sorry to hear that it sucks not be able to ride your bike

[@DerekHallman]

Really sorry to hear that Cody. I hope you're able to get back on the bike someday 🤘

[@codyschrecengost197]

@@DerekHallman should be able to! Keep up the great videos! I really meant what I said. This one perfectly captured the emotion of trying to get a jump for the first time and finally getting it. The jitters and fear before hitting it and then the excitement after you clear it. I’ve missed that so much and watching this video genuinely made me feel something. Its pretty cool 🤘🏻

[@josephmayer8880]

Oh my God dude I just had a traumatic brain injury in August myself from moto too, rough recovery. Going to finally get back on a track today hopefully. Super nervous, I don’t know if I’ll actually go through with it. Been through what you’ve been through. It’s hard. I hope your recovery continues to go well.

[@codyschrecengost197]

@@josephmayer8880 I wish you nothing but the best my man. Take it easy and enjoy the moment. I’m rooting for you ❤️

[@brandanlaura4110]

Thanks for the video and thanks for being real. Great job.

[@JPA577]

This was awesome, I used to race when I was a kid and this reminded me of how much fun I had riding with friends

[@DerekHallman]

Always a blast riding with your buddies 😎

[@slowcookedrice2775]

The best tip I have for cornering (by no means am I a pro I’m literally a b-class rider), is to look at the corner just enough to get your front wheel into it, and then don’t look at it at all. Just get your front wheel into it and look ahead as you would do in general.

[@jacemiller2593]

I love this video. Thank you. For eating shit and showing everyone it isn’t easy. I’m a beginner track rider at 54. I’ve ridden BMX. It’s something else to get used to going that fast that high. Managing the clutch, brakes, shifting, counter steering all at the same time. Appreciate you very much. Looks like you were having a blast. 👊🏾

[@DerekHallman]

thanks for the kind words brotha glad you liked the vid!

[@morganborzelli8942]

No better feeling then landing the jump you were scared of the first time ! Such an adrenaline rush then you just forget about your fear and hit it all 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@DerekHallman]

such a great feeling for sure!

[@christianreiszner2790]

This makes me feel a lot better lol, grew up riding but never been to a track, starting to go on the tracks this month 💯

[@DerekHallman]

that's great bro have fun out there!

[@grahambozeman]

Quick tip if you would like to learn those ruts. Main thing is charge into them hard and when you enter be relaxed and look at the end of the rut and charge out

[@jakephalen129]

Nice! Jumps will come man, when your a beginner the important part is body positioning, standing up, squeezing w ur legs, corners, elbows up uk those kind of things n theres so many fundamentals that seem like alot but when u get em jumps come so much easier rly jumps shud be last worry. Great job tho looking good! Its rly just about enjoying urself out there n having fun on ur dirt bike. Keep up the hard work 🤙

[@barrettwittkamp6166]

Great job getting faster and faster buddy looked like a awesome track

[@nyhusdieter4086]

This video is so real , that's the way I'm learning to . Gotta change that ... keep on practicing

[@wuzzle29]

i love that 2 smoke

[@nath7xgames67]

This is the best video I've seen in a long time! Thankyou sir!!

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for watching bro!

[@acefreely3556]

Appreciate your honesty and just being real.

[@DerekHallman]

Appreciate you watching the vid man!

[@taliewhispersasmr2401]

that was so dope!!!

[@croxclips3616]

I have loved dirt bike racing ever since I was about five and then I crashed and trying to get back into love the work keep it up.

[@dillonsmith8707]

You talking yourself into hitting it is so motivational man

[@DerekHallman]

gotta pump myself up somehow :)

[@mcandywilliams1557]

Proud of your confidence man keep it up 🤘🏻

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you bro!!

[@NitroNate4653]

Hey, I just wanted to say that I love your content. Well done and keep it up!♥️♥️

[@DerekHallman]

I greatly appreciate that!

[@mattgros8617]

Such a great video! 2stroke all the way. Good balls .

[@DerekHallman]

thank you dude !

[@yes-mq5xd]

The track look really fun

[@gabi4593]

I love the "woohoo" after wipeouts encouraging you to try again rather than the "ooooh" or "you alright?"

[@DerekHallman]

when ya get knocked down gotta pick yourself back up and try again 😎

[@jag0937eb]

Awesome dude

[@travisfuller9603]

Nice man you were killing it at the end

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks Travis I appreciate it 🤙🏻

[@jaikai4989]

Love the channel bro b and nice seeing you progress! Goodman 👍

[@mxoudi]

Lookin good out there! You sent them all on your first day here!! Glad you enjoyed ncmp 😎 💯.

[@DerekHallman]

Not nearly as much as you sent it!! Thanks Oudi 🤙

[@cjkell7174]

Looks like a ton of fun

[@DerekHallman]

endless fun

[@andreewww143]

Track Riding is a whole different animal than trail riding. Thanks for the video

[@DerekHallman]

two different beasts for sure. Thank you for watching!

[@jp-me9zz]

Finally a video where the rider is not a pro pretending to be “out for a casual ride”

[@maxcamp]

“I got this!” *dies “I had this” Jk😂

[@DerekHallman]

lol

[@Fromtheburbs_]

Nice video and I can relate to you on hitting big jumps

[@roberthacking]

i like the confidence man

[@DerekHallman]

thanks dude

[@rattletrapfox1001]

Subscribed immediately. You’re having fun and showing your mistakes. You da man!! #StayingHumble is the wayyy 😎

[@DerekHallman]

Positivity is key! Thank you for subscribing dude 😁

[@Wrestlingbros406]

Thanks for the motivation because I'm a first Rider that rides a 100 Honda XR with a 120 Bore Kit

[@TheChapMX]

Solid riding man and you went for it! Camera does absolutely no justice to how big these jumps are. NCMP is no joke. It makes me modest real quick, every time!

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks dude! Definitely gotta get back there and try to flow better. When was the last time you went to NCMP?

[@TheChapMX]

@@DerekHallman I was there a month or maybe a month and a half ago or so. Coming up on those faces they look like walls haha.

[@ParaMoto910]

Sick bro!

[@cast_yo]

killing it!

[@DerekHallman]

thank you dude!

[@ryandefrancisco3834]

Your bike sounds so crisp. You definitely improved a lot in your corners and jumps as the video went on. Good job.

[@KyloTheRipstikRidinDog]

first time i read this I thought you said cheap. I had to reread to see crisp.

[@jonmartin6451]

You did awesome man

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks Jon!

[@fishermanfelts1193]

Nice. Love the video. I’m nervous bout hitting jumps. Could you do a video while riding and jumping jumps but also explain what you have to do to hit jumps.

[@jacksonridesmachines15865]

Been watching your channel for about a week haven't missed a video yet love the great riding keep it up.

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks dude 🤙

[@jacksonridesmachines15865]

@@DerekHallman thank you for sending it

[@ryantrainor637]

That was good riding man what a hectic looking track your a pleasure to watch bro

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks Ryan 🤙

[@cecilyt006]

Sick, bro.

[@TheEntertainmentsOnMe]

Done well Lad,respect from Liverpool uk

[@DerekHallman]

thanks bro!

[@agento855]

The most humbling part of being at the track: Warming up and finally starting to rip it, feeling good (going fast in my head).... then getting smoked by some shredders hahahah.... Anyways, quality content! Please post more

[@biggyzs]

love ur vids bro!

[@DerekHallman]

thanks for watching dude!

[@Riphaugh1]

I live near that track. I love the Supercross track🤩

[@wouldworkr]

awesome video man

[@inspector0119]

I´m in this stage too. Keep Working Derek!!

[@DerekHallman]

I certainly will, you too man! Keep shreddin 🤙🏻