How to Manual (MOST IN DEPTH)!

[@NoUseForAName0626]

I love your videos man! seriously, they're helping me out a TON! I'm 39 years old and getting back into Bmx. I haven't been on a bike in probably 20 yrs up until about 2 months ago. I thought I would be able to do everything on a bike that I could do when I use to ride a long time ago. I quickly realized thats not the case. haha. Thanks for posting and helping us beginners out.

[@AirdBMX]

+Mike Pratt glad to hear it! Thats the point of all of these. just trying to make it easier for everyone to learn some of the tricks i struggled with

[@NoUseForAName0626]

Aird Bmx hows it going buddy.. I'm getting better at manuals, I still cant manual for a really long distance but, I've found my 'sweet spot' and know where I need to be to balance the bike out. I guess my question is, is it better to get in your 'sweet spot' first (or lean back) and then lift the front end or lift up the front first and then lean back? I've been doing it both ways.. I'm just not sure which is the right or proper way.. again I love your videos!!

[@AirdBMX]

Its going good! Good job getting the hang of manuals, so the way that I do my manuals is it is all one fluid motion to pull up into a manual. I lean back and pull up my front tire at the same time. I slightly bend my knees and get close to my manual position and then i lean back which makes my arms straight and pulls up the front end. Hope this helped!

[@NoUseForAName0626]

Aird Bmx yes helped a lot!! Your answer is exactly what I was asking. I just couldn't explain it the way you did. Lol!! Thats perfect!! Thanks again!

[@dombefaded]

Mike Pratt omg are you Chris Pratt's brother! Jk

[@josemarquez950]

I've watched maybe a dozen videos on this and yours is by far the best. thank you!

[@sagenolasco3810]

Key tip Your knees and shoulders should be above your seat and have your back leg strait, don't look at the front tire, look strait 👍👍 and you don't learn it in one day

[@VolanicASH]

Sage Nolasco if you can get your shoulders below your seat I would be impressed

[@burtbiggum499]

Second time lve heard to look straight

[@sagenolasco3810]

Ashley Lawrence I meant strait above loll. That sounded dumb

[@GOKidsTV]

I'm 46 years old, and getting into BMX racing as my 5 year old son races at a local club track. I've been trying to nail manuals, to the point of becoming slightly obsessed, and it's so much harder than it looks! Today I had my first major loop-out, smacked the back of my head (I always wear a full-face helmet, so no damage done) but really damaged my left arm/elbow because my body landed on it. I thought bailing out of a loop-out would be a simple case of jumping back off the bike and landing on my feet, but it happened SO quickly I didn't have time to react.

[@thatboy1728]

GO! Kids TV one thing you should learn is 'don't baby your bike '

[@apsent]

scariest thing about this manual you could hurt your back speak for my self i did it :) thank you for this amazing tutorial i commute with BMX sometimes i hit a great manual if i it's lucky day im 45 and im sure BMX is the best transport vehicle for urban/industrial so it works on your bloodstream too

[@brandonhargreaves8619]

You helped me so much because all my friends always ask me for a game of bike and I say no because do nothing but all your vidios teach me something new and I am better then my friends now

[@kajetanbawelnoswiat]

I've been getting back into bmx after 10 years break, just wanted to say your vids have been super informational and a great help keep it up bro o/

[@AirdBMX]

Glad you like them and they are helping out!

[@thebipolarbear1]

This is great man im 33 and came accross my old haro and want to get into again a little. This is the best video so far thanks alot bro you rule

[@oznerolizaro7918]

u deserve more subs

[@AirdBMX]

+Lorenzo Orazi thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@masonanderson7666]

I'm pretty sure I'm the only one in my town that can Manuel on a bike

[@P01ntman2]

Clear explanation... thanks!

[@AirdBMX]

Glad it helped!

[@P01ntman2]

Aird Bmx .... getting low and looping out now... getting close. Gave me so much confidence learning the balance I started hitting gaps in between manual practice loll...

[@AwsomeVids83]

These are definitely the best bmx tutorials on youtube. Thanks man!

[@AirdBMX]

+A. Zak thanks bro that means a lot!

[@lupo10]

Hop manual tips are spot on, now I think about it that’s what’s stopping me getting them. I’ll give it a try tomorrow. Cheers dude.

[@paulgui2373]

Best tutorial on the internet are on this youtube chanell!!Don't give up!

[@AirdBMX]

Thanks bro! I'm not planning on it ,gonna keep em coming

[@zekozerc]

thank you very much for making videos!keep 'em up,you inspire me every day to ride since you started making videos

[@AirdBMX]

Thanks! That means a lot!

[@morris7745]

Your guides are the best! keep it up!

[@AirdBMX]

+Morris™ Thanks!

[@someruskid0ge435]

Thanks dude you're the best as filipino we say lodi!!

[@bmkingb968]

dude congrats on 1k subs! you're gaining subs fast asf.

[@AirdBMX]

+BM KingB Thanks Bro!

[@m.f.a.r2675]

Bro great video. Instantly felt like I understood, and felt my knees controlling the ride.amazing feeling!!! And what are you riding in this video? looks sick broski

[@DanielMaquiling]

i think you are my favorite youtuber. tutrorials are great.

[@AirdBMX]

Thanks bro that means a lot! Glad you like them!

[@someruskid0ge435]

You really help me alot

[@AirdBMX]

Glad I could help!

[@teaboners]

dang it! wish i saw your video before i landed flat on my back HA! but now i know what im doing wrong. great video! sub'd

[@AirdBMX]

Haha glad to hear the video helped! Have fun with them!

[@robertkennedy976]

Thanks for the vid i finally figured out what i was doing wrong

[@arselihp]

Thanks for this! Might be the best BMX how-to-manual video on youtube. How tall are you? I'm trying to relate my body position to yours in the still @ 5:01 -- I think you may be way taller than me? (5'6", 20.5" tt/13.75" cs) But it's possible my beginner positioning is just jacked.

[@AirdBMX]

I'm about 6'1", and I run a 21" top tube. So as far as body positioning goes, it varies based on the person exactly how and where you can find your balance point. But normally if you aren't able to lock into them it's because you don't have your butt either low enough or far back enough. Hope this helps!

[@husseinamgad1748]

Love your videos Bro.

[@AirdBMX]

+Hussein Amgad thanks man!

[@cripsypeach7827]

hey i love your videos, but i have just got into BMX and ive been trying to learn to manual lately but i just cant seem to get the tyre off the ground. has anyone go some tips?

[@DigitalPuppyOfficial]

Bro u need to invest a mic that can drown out all the background noise out, other than that quality video!

[@AirdBMX]

Yeah sorry about that. I am planning on doing it in the future!

[@DigitalPuppyOfficial]

Good stuff, looking forward to more tutorials! Also Bike maintenance tips and parts reviews would make for some great content.

[@raptor1068]

I have troubles looping out, im practicing looping out on grass and i can manual 2 feet but i fall on my butt when i loop out i want to learn the save frkm fall i can do it with wheelies but not with manuals

[@Gios_JDM_garage]

How do you prevent yourself from leaning too far to the right or left? That's pretty much what I'm having trouble with right now

[@AirdBMX]

It's all just trial and error of finding that balance point, you just have to keep trying them. Don't get frustrated they aren't easy to learn, but they are a lot of fun once you do!

[@MarkP001]

Whats the best size frame for manual'ing when you are a short ass 5' 6" ?

[@allymitch85]

I noticed you have the hoder btm frame. What size is your TT? I have the same frame in a 21.5 and I think It's too big. Trying to find super short stem to compensate. I'm 6'0

[@AirdBMX]

+allymitch85 I'm about 6'1 and i ride a 21" TT

[@allymitch85]

Thanks for the reply! I was just trying to gauge if I made a bad decision buying such a long frame. My bike definitely feels long but, I found a stem that has a reach of 36mm, so It should put my bars at the same length if I were riding a 21" TT with normal reach stem. Anyhow, great vids man! They've helped a lot!

[@AirdBMX]

+allymitch85 nah, you should be good! It will have some benefits over shorter frames too! That stem should help too!

[@jaybz2761]

I keep moving to the side how can I fix that

[@pinkbiscuit7619]

I will be pulling manuals tomorrow

[@AirdBMX]

Hell yeah bro!

[@AlexbryceYT]

I can't really manual or bunny hop while on the pedals. I can only do it on my pegs. Can you tell me what I can do

[@AirdBMX]

Make sure your feet are level and get your butt over your back tire

[@birdybeer6589]

is it possible to manual while pedaling?

[@AirdBMX]

Yeah that is just called a wheelie though

[@birdybeer6589]

@@AirdBMX oh thx man its just because in have some problems with wheelies so i didn know if it was possible

[@JustWrightHD]

Can you do a kick out tutorial? Or just give quick tips cause I know it's simple but I'm not doing something right

[@AirdBMX]

Sure! I can do one in the future!

[@MaverickmusicSA]

So I can get into a manual for a few feet but then when the front end drops down and I throw my weight back I still can't save it and even when I get going I keep turning to the right no matter what I try

[@AirdBMX]

Just gotta keep trying man, these take a long time to get them down. Just make sure to keep your butt low over your back tire, that's the biggest key

[@od3339]

im 5'3 and i ride a 20"inch bmx is that bad

[@AirdBMX]

+Monkay no some of the best bmx pro's are like 5'4

[@od3339]

Aird Bmx ok thank you for the reassurance:D

[@tristanmorton3920]

Aird Bmx my bike is very heavy it is also a cheap Walmart bike. And I'm short 5'3 I've watched over 10 tutorials. Should I just get a new bike or is it possible

[@AleksisBlancas1]

Tristan Morton it'll probably be harder since you'll have to lean back more, but its possible

[@chrisgoffe5048]

+Tristan Morton its possible - ive had a Haro & it was the worst bmx ever!

[@uhder8464]

Help me please!!! I'm 4'11 90 pounds and I have a 20.25" frame and i can't lift the wheel no matter what I do. Is my bike to big or should I just a keep practicing. I've been practicing for over a month now everyday and I just can't do it, please help!!!

[@tristanmorton3920]

Feed Me I can't really help you I have the same problem

[@denniska3725]

Feed Me I had the same problem I'm 5'1 riding a 20.75 and I'm starting to get really good and I learned when I was your height just don't be scared to do tricks and step out of your comfort zone

[@kyutipams6499]

what if i am 5'2? can i still do manual?

[@AirdBMX]

For sure! A lot of pro Street riders are like 5' 4". That actually give you an advantage, you have a lower center of gravity

[@9hot4vato9]

my problem is that i keep turning to the side

[@jonny56254]

yea when i loop out i used to leave one foot on the pedal and then it would get stuck and i would fall hard haha

[@AirdBMX]

Yeah man its no fun at all, those hurt

[@bergtfn]

I think my bike is too big. I told my dad that i should buy an 18 inch but no :c i cant keep my front wheel up. Can someone give me some tips how to keep my front wheel up?

[@Mediocre00Rebel]

I was doing so good looping out and my feet got stuck to the pedals. Fell flat on my back, It didn't really hurt when it happened but my back has been screwed up for a week now. Seriously tho wear a helmet... It doesnt actually look dumb, and it will stop you from getting brain damaged. Theres really no recovering from that. You never know even if youve fallen a hundred times.

[@roguemadness3852]

Yo I've been watching u for a while and u explain stuff easier you need to be recognised more

[@AirdBMX]

+Rogue Madness thanks man means a lot! Im just trying trying to make how tos that cover every aspect of the trick so its easier to learn for everyone

[@roguemadness3852]

Aird Bmx ye man just keep getting better tricks to show me and my mate just built a trampoline bike and been barring and whipping and stuff keep at it

[@angusjohnston6913]

i thought it was called a 'wheelie' or am i wrong???

[@AirdBMX]

A wheelie is when you are pedaling in a manual

[@jacobanderson5109]

Lol my first long distance manual I fell on my back and while riding home a tree hit me in my back😂

[@masonanderson7666]

Damn u Manuel low bro I can only do in decently high

[@AirdBMX]

the lower you get the easier it is to balance it out

[@thatboy1728]

I find it difficult to move my butt

[@felix-lk7ic]

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[@wotever99ninynine]

i never really learned bmx manuals cos they look so embarrassing, lol. like your humping your bike... i dont wanna b seen doin that ;)

[@thatboy1728]

I find it difficult to move my butt