Hips: Send It & Bend It: Practice Like a Pro #38

Tips on how to ride Hips!
1, On the upward arc, turn bars in the opposite direction of the turn, and slightly dip your inside shoulder into the turn
2. On the downward arc, turn bars back toward the landing, while upper body leans into the turn
3. Your bike and body should match the landing in terms of pitch and also angle of the ground
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Following his own Pro Downhill mountain bike racing career, Simon Lawton (Owner and Founder) has spent the last 25 years analyzing the top riders in the world to understand the tiniest details that contribute to their greatest successes, and also any weaknesses that are holding them back. With an exceptional understanding of kinesiology, Simon has developed his own teaching curriculum that explains the incredible relationship between human and machine. He has trained top pro mountain bike racers across the world, and his foundational techniques apply equally to beginner riders. His on-bike drills allow you to break down complex skills on the bike and develop correct techniques.
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Linnea has been racing locally in the pro category, but until this year she had almost no formal training and was held back by major gaps in her technique. While she was able to carry speed well on straight downhills and high-bermed turns, she lacked foundational cornering skills and was timid in the air. In Feb 2020, she met up with Fluidride to help with a filming trip in Baja, and was fascinated by Simon's teaching methods. Wanting to be part of this mission, she left her career in healthcare in July 2020 to officially join the Fluidride team as COO. We started filming this series to document her journey of cleaning up bad habits, adding new skills to her toolkit, and chasing her dream of riding with style.
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[@Twitch0331]

"One day it won't be." So true! There were so many trail sections that I told my buddy, "I'll never ride that. It's too steep, chunky, etc." Now they're all routine and don't even phase me anymore. Progression is so cool.

[@davidplourde8688]

Without a doubt the best educational MTB content on youtube. I've watched all of it, this is the best of it.

[@Fluidride]

David thanks for all your support! Simon and I are really pumped that the videos are resonating. -Linnea

[@ChadLudlow]

@@Fluidride They definitely do!

[@bermchasin]

this is one of my favorite videos of you two! It has so many good tips that are not just for the 'pros' doing advanced steeze. I really like how you empahsize it is also vital for bike control and being able to master different features. Like usual - the key was to "flow", and find the rhythm. Definitely some stuff to work on from this video

[@alstuart8801]

This guy is an excellent teacher

[@gregwebster8784]

One of the best episodes yet.

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for your support, Greg!

[@soultribe9]

Every week Linnea is getting better and better, I love it 💕💕💕🤘

[@Fluidride]

She has been crushing it on the bike!! - Coach Kagen

[@soultribe9]

@@Fluidride I'm so happy for her !!

[@ddsgardening7437]

I've only just discovered your channel, been riding for a long time. Your method of teaching is very understandable ,you've taught and old dog new tricks, Cheers Mate, Herron W.A

[@Fluidride]

So pumped to hear this! I'm happy Simon is helping you conquer some new skills too 🤪 -Linnea

[@timquain5341]

my favourite channel atm.

[@Fluidride]

Thank you. It's been a labor of love for sure. I appreciate the kind words Tim! -Simon

[@wslee2482]

Anw this series can easily be the best online MTB tutorial resource. What about looking at scandi flicks in the future?

[@Islandstonr]

Pretty sure they did a scandi flick video lol

[@Fluidride]

Oooh ok I have never tried one so maybe that will be coming up soon 🤪. Thanks for the idea! -Linnea

[@jc10747]

Excellent again! The counter-direction move is like kayak paddling but with the head and shoulder looking and sticking to where you want to go. Great sport psyche discussion about progression for any new skill or structure.

[@Fluidride]

Oh that is so cool, I've never heard the analogy to kayaking but I love it! Thanks for your support and for watching too! -Linnea

[@patrick764]

As a kayaker, that’s a pretty good analogy.

[@paolovarca5939]

Thanks for this video! Make sense! Great content!!

[@BlueLineRider]

been waiting for these ... lets GO!

[@martinforbes3371]

I've been practicing all my life ! Always enjoyed the way I do it !

[@nrmrvrk]

So much good information packed into the tutorial. It's great to watch Linnea progress. I noticed how she was just hitting that drop every run like NBD and thought "Looks like she's got drops dialed now". Thanks for producing these videos.

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for all your support! Yeah it's funny how all the little bits add up and suddenly those same features aren't scary anymore. Thanks for watching! -Linnea

[@edarnold99017]

Love this stuff, great content, great format.

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for the awesome feedback and for watching! -Linnea

[@reverentalexanderchezeley-6367]

Brilliant. Working from left hip to right hip, very similar to martial arts. Thanks guys.

[@MTB_Nephi]

Great video series. Explained very well and in detail. It's a lot of fun to watch.

[@Fluidride]

Thank you! We're glad you like them! - Coach Kagen

[@robr3939]

I love watching these tutorials, seeing how it's possible to learn and progress with the right coach, gives me hope I can improve my skills and confidence one day!

[@Fluidride]

Glad you like them Rob! You can do it! We all learn and improve in different ways and at different paces, pairing up with the right coach makes that process a bit easier. :) Have you checked out our Online School? (fluidrideonline.com) You can find tons of new content there and it's exactly what we teach in all of our in-person classes. - Coach Kagen

[@powerupelectrical]

Just found your channel and find myself glued to the vids. Love the walk and talk through before each lesson. I've been riding a lot of years but always erring on the side of being conservative riding our trails. Have subscribed so looking forward to seeing more. David, Rotorua, New Zealand

[@mablom1]

Nice, I finaly understood it 🙂

[@tomz2970]

The best MTB learning channel. I love you.

[@Fluidride]

Wow, thank you! We are glad you're enjoying our content. :) -Kagen, Fluidride Coach

[@lindsayweirdwild]

Great talking about the movement

[@RoZakingen]

So great!

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for watching!

[@ytsteven]

Nice explanations: dipping the shoulder, send it and bend it, twisting the gummybear :-) , I always thought that I needed to initiate the movement before launching, but if I understand it right I can correct it afterwards using these movements. Thanks !

[@superawesomefuntimego]

Good stuff as always! Looking forwards to your class in advanced cornering in just over a week!

[@Fluidride]

Thanks, Jason! I hope you enjoyed class, the corners never stop! -Kagen, Fluidride Coach

[@downhilllinc9573]

best 20 minutes of my life!

[@troybennett1866]

No comment lol

[@Fluidride]

Send it and bend it! 🤘🏼 - Coach Kagen

[@jamesconnell323]

If she put on some body protection, it may help put her at ease when trying new moves. It helps me. I wear it the 1st few times I jump then take it off when I’m comfortable. I’m old and take blood thinners so I need the protection.

[@Fluidride]

Haha I completely agree! I’ve been having a hard time finding things that fit but I was racing this weekend and found some ladies my size and checked out what they were wearing. Got a chest/back protector on the way!! 🤩 -Linnea

[@traildogisla]

Brilliant stuff, I suppose this technique would be for jumps in enduro races where you are hitting them blind or maybe only seen once before, giving you more margin for error

[@ryandevine3112]

very good very nice

[@Jsebs]

Thanks for putting up this great content! As I’m working my way down all of these on your channel, I keep thinking about one thing that I think would make a great difference. (It’s been a year now since that vid so I guess she nailed it as of now) but the way I see it, she’s naturally “pulling” on her handlebar to turn them and the concept of diving the shoulder might be scary… Having a motorcycle and dirt bike back ground, I would approach this concept more like counter steer… pushing with your left arm (shoulder) instead of pulling with the right arm would make a big difference on shoulder action. Just an input to help people articulate what has to happen! Love you stuff ❤

[@Fluidride]

Ah this is really helpful - thanks for taking the time! I definitely got better since this episode but wasn't jumping much over the winter. I do notice that I wasn't really committing my body at first, as you mention. That's a great next step. Can't wait to get back there and give this a shot. Thanks for watching too! -Linnea

[@nynemili]

So cool! This girl motivates the Fuck out of me to try jumps I wouldn't normally try. Great channel!

[@Fluidride]

Aww thanks for saying this! And for watching the videos! -Linnea

[@bermchasin]

she has a really good energy about learning, even if she is a (tiny) bit reserved to just send it! Makes it more realistic for us mortals

[@ChadLudlow]

Hot Diggity, i feel like im an armchair whip expert now! You guys rock!

[@JaredHoff]

Good stuff guys 🤙🏻 Just rode Duthie for my first time today and all these skills came into play.

[@Fluidride]

Thanks Jared, that's awesome, we love Duthie! Come check out some of our group classes sometime, we're always teaching at Duthie so at the very least come say hi between classes. :) -Kagen, Fluidride Coach

[@JaredHoff]

@@Fluidride will do 🤙🏻

[@fabiovaldesaraneda2012]

13:15 LOL , great video

[@FabiusMaximus1000]

I just found this channel and now I have to go through all of these videos.

[@Fluidride]

Get your popcorn ready Dan! :) - Coach Kagen

[@Twitch0331]

This a great example of "Don't look at the tree" "Don't look at the tree." 😁😀 That tree right off the landing is the kind of thing your eyes could focus on.

[@whiskyo]

Yay!

[@da12641]

@11:59 that is the key, most of us seem to over do it

[@bartholomeusclever]

wow

[@edarnold99017]

I want to fly out and do a class!

[@thisoledad1946]

What about building up more speed? You should do a POV in a race. Pretty awesome at your progression, it’s like were learning along side of you. Keep it up

[@Fluidride]

Oh I like this idea! We'll definitely get some race footage this summer :P Thank you for watching the videos! -Linnea

[@bonghits4worldpeace]

Just tried this on a jump leading into a berm and it works great! I came down ready to rail the berm. One question, though - countersteering seems to kick the back end in the same direction as where you turn the wheel. Whips seems to do the exact opposite. What am I missing here?

[@Fluidride]

Hey Patrick. Whips should land the rider straight and not turned at all. Not sure I fully understand your question, but am happy to chime in. Happy the CD steering worked though! The whip came from a scrub which allows riders to stay low off jumps. The whip was a fun offshoot of that skill. Whips are done on jumps with straight landings, where as CD steering is for landing into a turn. I hope this helps! -Simon

[@bonghits4worldpeace]

@@Fluidride Thanks for the response, Simon! It helps to know when to use it and I'll just practice both of them separately. It just feels like the CD turns the bike like I started a whip but didn't finish, but I turned the bars CD instead of pointing where I want to go. Is the purpose of the CD to turn the bike in a new direction or just tilt it to match the landing?

[@Fluidride]

@@bonghits4worldpeace the purpose of CD steering is to both turn the bike in a new direction, and to match the tilt of the landing. Great clarification.

[@powskier]

So this place, wherever it is, has a hiking trail along the side of it?

[@Fluidride]

It's a push up trail for the run. The park has these for almost every run, so riders can look at the course safely. On this day, the actual trail was only open to us. -Simon

[@tomz2970]

"You make it look so easy and smooth" ... actually you both do :D

[@jeffwithglasses6976]

i’ve been riding for 15+ years and i learned the term ‘scrub’ today.

[@Fluidride]

That's awesome Jeff! Pretty soon it's going to be a natural part of your vocabulary and who doesn't love more mountain bike slang?! -Kagen, Fluidride Coach p.s. Send it and Bend it!

[@wslee2482]

Are those freerider pros that Simon is wearing?

[@hopnglo680]

Yup

[@invisibleazn9330]

Lemme see you put sum steez on it!!!

[@smuir6104]

twisting tension is called torsion

[@thomascb344]

Is it just me or do you also hear someone crashing in the background at 0:32

[@vrscm]

Just some trailbuilding sounds :)

[@Fluidride]

Hahaha yeah the trail was closed above us for trail work, and that's why we were able to stand in the middle 🤣. But yes crashing sounds are not uncommon there

[@dk.650]

Great information as usual. His bike just looks undersized tho.

[@Fluidride]

Thanks D K! Simon is a tall human being... he's actually riding an XL Evil Offering! - Coach Kagen

[@justinrydalch3095]

what bike park is this?

[@Fluidride]

Duthie Hill Park, Issaquah Washington. Great spot. We teach out there spring - fall. If you ever want to come for a class or just get more info, you can find us at www.fluidride.com. -Simon

[@FishstixTv]

is this duthie hill ?

[@Fluidride]

Yes it is!

[@FishstixTv]

@@Fluidride its nice i think i saw ya out there saturday on passing not sure tho kinda over by semper dirticus

[@patrick764]

16:33 ❤

[@Fluidride]

Thanks for watching! We were also so excited for her!

[@doctorpc4x4]

I'm looking forward to seeing how Linneas times have improved in her racing. Jump Nervous Laughter, Jump Nervous laughter, Jump NO LAUGHTER to busy and pumped yelling yelling yey I did it. Looked so much better

[@Fluidride]

Hahahah ok this made me laugh. Gotta just baby step your way there. Thanks for all your support, Dan! -Linnea

[@Joey-bj6vm]

Man I wish I could ride this season but with no health insurance looks like I'll be stuck to the couch again

[@Fluidride]

Maybe some slow-sleep cornering drills would be a safe and fun way to progress? It could absolutely transofrm your riding! We have a series called Driveway Drills on here that we launched in response to covid, when the trails closed down. Those are all things that can be done in a neighborhood and most of them are slow-speed things without crazy features. I know that doesn't solve the problem but maybe it will be a fun way to stay engaged - if it helps! -Linnea

[@nickf210]

First of all, congratulations on learning to ride like Gummy Bear. I will say I'm having trouble with that concept. Would you have any of these Gummy Bears to demo on a ride? Are these the 5 lb ones? Second, a Pfizer commercial led me here. I am having trouble hipping and whipping in the because of my unrelenting full-body shivers. How do I counter this shaking in the air? It always leads to an accidental backflip. Portable heated blanket? Piping hot shower between sets like Olympic divers? Handfuls of vacations to Mexico in the winter? K thx Bye

[@nickf210]

1st comment! woooo

[@Fluidride]

Today in class we actually twisted the gummy bear. A lot of gummy bears. They were Harbio and all flavors twisted equally well except the reds ones were the most delicious. And we know you're not having trouble hipping and whipping cause we've seen you ride 🤪

[@Frank-gp6qr]

What ever happened to these guys,? You three are masters now? No more videos

[@Fluidride]

We are still around! We never set out to be 'you tube' folks, but enjoyed making what we have so far. Our main gig is teaching in person and running international tours which we've done for over two decades. That said, we are making more content. It's a big investment for us since it isn't our focus, but we do enjoy it. You can check out what we do for day jobs at our website fluidride.com. Thanks for checking in! -Simon

[@robertzuniga3483]

Why does she use minimal pads no elbow pads..My suspicion is they do a lot more practicing before doing the final cut

[@Fluidride]

It's a fair question. We actually don't do more practicing before the final cut - it's really important for us to show you the natural progression and that some things come faster than others. Like the first manuals episode was a bit of a flop in terms of progression but that's ok - we just to want to be honest when the skill takes more time than we expected. The elbow pads is really more of a bad habit combined with having a hard time finding ones that fit well. I'll wear them for high-speed downhill racing 🤦‍♀️ -Linnea

[@mathboydrum]

not many wear elbow pads, not that its a bad thing

[@Nueschl]

Too much talking about an actual simple technique

[@jamesconnell323]

With pads and armor, they can make beginners feel safer and less fearful of crashing. That’s where I’m at now.