How To Manual Long Distances in 4 Steps

Get ready to learn how to manual further than you've ever imagined. In this video I show you a method of 4 simple steps, which will make you manual across whole parking lots.
The most important thing to learn if you want to manual long distances isn't just where your balance point is, but how to move your weight around to balance in all directions, which many other tutorials don't talk about.
Enjoy the most comprehensive, in depth manual tutorial ever. (or at least the best I was able to make)
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[@TheUselessTrials]

Here's one more tip I missed: As you start lifting the front, you need to drop the rear pedal a bit (rotating the cranks backwards) and also tilt the pedals to a more comfortable angle, because you are hanging off the back of the bike and not standing over the cranks anymore. By tilting everything back a little, the cranks and pedals are facing you again. For anyone who can manual that's completely subconscious and a natural position to take, but I've heard some people are struggling for that reason. Have fun!

[@stepancmok9673]

Realy wonderful manual how to manual. 🙂 I was really able to learn the manual accorting this tutorial but... I stuck in the point "Knees to the left, knees to the right". Really big game changer for me was moment, I realized that best way to balance left and right by knees is to have big manipulating area for knees. Which means keep You knees far apart for suficient manipulation and again same thing with pancil (or rope walker with really long stict to keep balance over the abyys).

[@theman1463]

My height 162cm ..what size best for me bro ?

[@YourShadowFE]

i have a question. do i hvae to be high bc im short and its hard to manual. i cant even put the front wheel up by putting my body weight back

[@hwordog]

The best manual tutorial ever. No contest.

[@cal5535]

bogler bill yeah this is seriously the best on youtube imo

[@cf9590]

Learn to mess up right!! Then dont mess up!!

[@danielbostock595]

100%

[@driedspaghetti2555]

Not saying it isn't but I would deffinetly check out scotty cranmers video on manuals

[@mishaseltzer9955]

So true

[@HugoBasto-yy2mw]

This guy is the best at tutorials… such a pity he doesn’t do this kind of videos anymore.

[@richardhearn4201]

As soon as I realised he was German and had a system, i knew it would be good. I was not disappointed.

[@gamblore5148]

Excellent tutorial - this guy knows what he is talking about.

[@eddiedonald9571]

Not only that but he totally knocked it out of the park with the editing too.

[@themeowerofalltime]

The editing is so nice too

[@themeowerofalltime]

Eddie Donald just realized you said the same

[@1Charlash]

Hi my name is

[@1Charlash]

I am Max what's your name

[@stinkyham9050]

I've been struggling for 2 years on my BMX to manual. I could always get the wheel up and loop out but never hold it for more then a second. After watching this and doing step 2 I did a 25ft long one today after only 15 minutes of practice. Thanks so much. Now if only I could tail whip.

[@kawsper]

15 minutes of practice? Are you some sort of machine? :D

[@stinkyham9050]

@@kawsper Well you have to put it in prespective. I think of it as 2 years and 15 minutes of practice.

[@kawsper]

@@stinkyham9050 I see :) It's a fun thing to train. I've been doing it for a few hours now and getting better, I think what I really needed to realize was that I needed to bend a lot lower down than I thought.

[@pumped_by_ender]

Man i can tell u with this tutorial i learned my balance IN 1 DAY this is the BEST! THANKS.

[@svong8789]

I'm a former trials rider and physics enthusiast, who's getting back into riding after a 15 year break. Loving how much you've thought about the physics - you're definitely the best on youtube at describing techniques for manuals, bunnyhops, and other things.

[@randomdudeontheinternet4389]

I learned to manual during the quarantine! Thanks to you I can now do 100 meters +

[@burtbiggum499]

This guy has taught me more about bmx than other bmx youtubers

[@Fiddq]

finally some normal man made a an knowable, teachable tutorial :)

[@6smithsVideos]

Thank you for sharing this video. I'm 42 years old and due to my son getting into bmxing I've bought myself one too and for the last couple of weeks have been practicing manuals. I've had some limited success after watching other videos but have had the fear of looping out (after landing flat on my back the first time). Tonight after watching this video a few times first I've got to step 3 and manualing for a couple of seconds within about 45minutes. The first step is so important and now I have no fear of looping out even at a decent pace as I now know I can safely get my feet down if I go to far. Thank you.

[@TrialsProgression]

I'm 41, no kid except my inner child. If you can so can I. Gunna start this week. 😃

[@robertoreilly6256]

This is seriously the best manual tutorial on KZbin . When you type “how to manual” they only teach you how to lift the front wheel, they dont teach you how to balance etc. well done on this video mate👍😀

[@liammyers9463]

I finally learned to manual thanks to your video

[@TrialsProgression]

The back and forth slow mo like at 1:30 and other places was top notch 👌 big help to visualize what my body needs to do. Definitely keep doing that with voice overs on future videos. 👊 Thanks a ton

[@pointnineproductions9305]

One of the best tutorials ever. Visual, audio and the straight forward talk. Appreciate it. Now this 46 year old is on my BMX journey. F age. 😎

[@jimslicer807]

The new pump track in chopwell brought me here. Im 37

[@marcdemichele2689]

I've been riding mtb's so long (over 30 yrs), manuals literally didn't even exist when I began. In '94 I moved to FL and hung up my bike for kayaking the Everglades. When I returned to the sport, about 13 yrs later, manualing was THE MOVE to learn. I was a pretty adept rider in my day, but pulling it off was something that frustrated the F@%K out of me. Now at 50, this video alone gave me the ability to look a touch better than a 6yr old trying learning to "wheelie" for the first time. Becoming comfortable with "looping out" was the step that changed it for me. I ride clipless, but am learning on flats. This old man thanks you in a big way!!! Cheers!! P.S. DON'T STOP TRYIN'!!! It'll happen for you. Just like everything else in this amazing sport, it takes practice, practice, practice!!

[@img-ro8909]

are we not gonna talk how this man manuals like a master?

[@MotocrossRider155]

Been battling how to manual my entire life, this helped out a ton! I can blast any terrain on a downhill bike and can almost do whatever on a bike but manualing just always kicked my ass. I really think the getting use to looping out is the key, I always do whatever I can not to loop out, which I think is a horrible habit to learn.

[@beefnacos6258]

Yeah.... but then I looped out 10000000 times and still sucked at the manual..

[@burzy3965]

I am not even good enough at looping out with my dh bike its like a 100 kilos.😢

[@Hermelin.G1]

Philipp Burzlaff you are not using your body weight correctly i think. You are way heavier than the bike. Your core and legs pull you up into a manual, not your arms...

[@The_Dude_420]

@@Hermelin.G1 yeh

[@agustinquijano1357]

I had to conquer the fear of looping out for wheelies, after I did they are easier to learn.

[@kudosbudo]

CRACKED IT. Its taken me months to crack it but i've just jumped from bringing the wheel up for a couple meters uncontrolled to 10 meters consistant! Followed your guide. Just took me a while.

[@nico3641]

Finally someone who can actually teach.

[@BMXRenzo]

This is hands down the best tutorial on the internet

[@seiffertgeorg]

Wow! Perfektes Tutourial! Bitte mehr davon, zu verschiedenen Sachen. 😍💪

[@mariola7198]

Muss dir zustimmen, Georg! Echt perfektes how to! 🤩✌🏽

[@mfojt51]

i’ve never seen a tutorial, where i was impressed like here, thanks a lot

[@Petrrii]

I don't even have a bike:)) I just stay subscribed for the day when I get one,but I also enjoy watching you

[@TheUselessTrials]

Thanks, dude :) Hope you get your bike soon

[@Losovox]

Trust me. It’s worth it. I can be super stressed, go for a ride and come back the happiest guy ever!

[@XGaming1]

If I had an extra, I’d give you it. Imagine if all 15 people who liked your comment gave you $5, you’d have enough to buy a good bmx bike. I bought a used Fit Bike 20” BMX in great condition for only $40 on letgo. Peace.

[@tyson.h6465]

@@XGaming1 I would spend 5👌😉

[@toasty3418]

Did you get a bike yet?

[@jomafelli]

Ich bin jedesmal begeistert, wie gut du solch Tricks usw. erklärst. Werde mich nächstmöglich aufmachen den Manual mit deinen Tipps zu üben🙏🏼

[@TheUselessTrials]

Dann wünsch ich dir viel Erfolg ✌

[@Funcentric]

Wow, I've watched at least over a dozen videos on how to manual and yours is by far the best. The explanation with the slow mo sessions and repeats with commentary are superb. Subscribed.

[@sammalouf8303]

This was the only video I actually learned something

[@eclipse4376]

Hopefully this wont happen to you but it happened to me when i was doing a manual and im so glad my friend was there with me, if you ever loop out but cant get you feet off fast enough or you get your feet off but you land on a slippery surface, if you get the wind knocked out of you (you will know if you did you wont be able to breathe) *DO NOT PANIC!* put both your arms straight up above your head and lay in a stretched out position, when i did this the first time i honestly thought i was gonna die but my friend instantly said "Put your arms above your head and breathe like you normally would!" If you dont already know this trick remember it if you do already know it please dont reply and say "Everyone already knows what to do" Thank you!

[@bax1548]

Everyone already knows what to do

[@mrpinto3342]

@ Eclipse, Have to remember that one if I'm Knot Knocked out or memories short circuit's. 👍🏁

[@cletobici8484]

I didn't know that. 😀 Thanks.

[@Rexcursus]

I need to improve my manuals but currently rely a lot on my rear brake. Unfortunately my rear brake almost entirely stops working when it’s wet. One rainy day I was manualling and the brake just wasn’t there. Don’t think I’ve ever been more badly winded. I can still remember laying there on the ground feeling utterly helpless!

[@johnnyrichmond31198]

Hands down the best instruction. Nuff said.

[@batzgaming5548]

I was having trouble with manualing yesterday and after watching this video last night, I’m able to manual my whole drive way which is like 500ft. Liked and Subbed for sure.

[@james-wl2tn]

I think out of everyone I’ve seen do this trick u are the best. You don’t move a ton while doing it most everyone else is swaying back and fourth. Nice job

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Great video! I’ve always wanted to learn manuals and you demonstrated it so well :)

[@kylesinghsandher4185]

True

[@actionong]

MFer I'm 39, almost 40, just learned to wheelie over 10 meters the past few months. Working on my manuals a d this so the best video I've seen in just the first 2 mins. Great stuff. Can't wait to try

[@nooorbert8a]

The first step is the key to achieving this trick. In 5 minutes I learned how to raise the front wheel. You are the Best.

[@williamlehmaniv7460]

You got a like from me just because of your voice this seriously and scientifically detailing how to do a manual. I think I'm going to need to subscribe.

[@heimizhou450]

the most systematized training process. so good. really good

[@stickboyjp]

Probably the best tutorial on manuals out there. Very well though out and produced.

[@TheUselessTrials]

Thanks, man ✌

[@nickos2079]

Literally 200 people commenting the same but this tutorial is just so good I've got to say it as well!! Best manual tutorial out there, nothing else close. 🤙

[@bade-bike1930]

the manual skills was awesome. But to be honest I was impressed with the editing!

[@robieosborne7369]

You are the only one ive found who actually teaches techniques!!!! Thank you so much! You understand this material so well!

[@mintorb1]

I've watched 97 videos and this has got to be the best so far. I am going to go ride my bike now.

[@IllxGraf]

Dope tutorial. BiTD I wanted the manny so bad. Three decades later it is my butter. This is such an exacting, exactly, exact tutorial, I'm stoked. Learn the manny people, it's so legit. This tutorial is the best start. 🤘🙇🤘

[@sanorene8509]

This is golden. Next: How To Bunny Hop Tutorial, pleassssse! Thanks.

[@waytze]

Definitely the best video how to manual i ve seen so far !

[@tiagodantas3558]

Dude u got skills to be a teacher. I’ve watched hundreds of manual tutorials and believe me, this one is gem.

[@das_sendmaennchen]

by far the most detailed toutorial without any useless crap. the back and forth slomotions are great to understand the principles of the certain steps. great work thank you.

[@rodfountain1810]

Hi mate, well if what you say at the start off this video is true about ‘if you can manual 20m then you can manual’…I can do it. Thanks so much for posting this. I am not exaggerating when I say there can’t be many ‘how to manual’ video that I haven’t seen. I have bee trying to learn from a time we’ll before KZbin, seriously, but could never get it. But, there is something about your method and video that worked. I am happy beyond words mate…it’s the biggest of big deals to me (I am 50 now, by the way) so thanks so very, very much.

[@aaron.biketrials]

0:42 yes! I hate when people say to rely on the rear brake. My best manuals came from riding brakeless.

[@MisterDoloto]

The truth is manual is supposed to be executed without brakes. Manual + brakes = surf.

[@minnanen3500]

U should do more trail vids

[@aaron.biketrials]

@@minnanen3500 wish my back could handle it 😭

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Wow, this is definitely the best manual tutorial ever! Thanks!

[@DrShredder]

By far the most helpful tutorial on how to manual

[@MikeMountainBikes]

The editing and cinematography of this vid are next level.

[@thekingofgames8249]

the first step: learn to loop out. the best advice so far and very valuable ;) ... and not only for manuals actually

[@AaronBrand]

I found myself accidentally pulling a manual on a trail last weekend. It was surprising and a little disconcerting, but it was a trail that I'd ridden quite a bit over the last few weeks and I was pretty comfortable. That's why I clicked on this video and now I will have to do these practice moves! Thank you. After trying this, I found my seat getting in the way. Also, I think with 29" wheels it is more difficult. Plus, you make it look so easy!

[@filipsas-kulczycki7612]

Thanks, that was the most detailed and clear description of how to manual that I've seen. Im going to check it out now

[@allTimeFavorite]

The best "How to Manual" tutorial I have seen!!

[@appalling22]

The best manual tutorial ever. Learning to loop out at will first teaches you so much so quickly.

[@Kevechab]

WOW this is by far the best tuto i've ever seen !!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@damianwalker5804]

Congratulations! very informative with great video to aid explanations. I want to try it! I'm 66...

[@hyltonvaneden1273]

This is a next level lesson.Your 4 exercises break a big challenge into a doable skill.

[@riskyz2245]

Wow. No one talks about the knees thing especially. Amazing tutorial will recommend from now on

[@uriptarmidi]

Very Good . Thanks

[@maxfrazier5957]

you deserve more subscribers - you make the best tutorials and actually explain the trick and what its about

[@TheUselessTrials]

Thanks, dude :)

[@gamerjoe4324]

Best Manual Tutorial period...

[@sohaibyounus]

This is nice, I can hold decent wheelies but can't hold a manual at all. Seeing this video made me realise that I lock up my knees and rely on the rear break till I come to a stand stop.

[@kevinnjiri119]

Best manual video so far.

[@fullspeedfly1370]

Amazing rider & teacher! Love how you break it down into chunks!

[@thatguyskye4308]

Very descriptive more in depth then most i appreciate this

[@svenwiechers8432]

Mega Tutorial! Ich habe schon viele geschaut und konnte nicht wirklich Fortschritte machen. Damit hab ich schon bei den ersten Loop-out Versuchen längere Manuals geschafft. Vielen Dank!!!

[@transformer029]

Saw dozens of tutorials before.... This one actually made me give a thumbs up and subscribe the channel. Awesome work man!

[@cprstudiocity3239]

Best manual tutorial ever. I like the way you explain it. I'm out in my front yard practicing back and forth when I get home from work now. I can't wait to bust this out on the trail!

[@andtheflyinglizard]

best manual tutorial for sure. not using the rear brake defenitely is key. i don't know why, but i have the feeling that learning to hula hoop could boost your progress.

[@chrisjokinen217]

By far the best tutorial I have seen

[@njl2104]

This tutorial should get more views! Super good with tips different from other tutorials.

[@TheUselessTrials]

Thanks :)

[@Mr.ABFAHRT]

Bestes Tutorial , hab heute angefangen und will in 7 Tagen 25m schaffen.

[@Cartsp70]

This is like the BMW engineers manual , genius , I’m gonna try again today

[@totalshanner7290]

haha! I think the calm tone of voice in the german accent is soothing and reassures

[@andresruiz7359]

definitely the best tutorial on manuals, very deep on the moves that takes to keep the front wheel up and straight.

[@danielsim2459]

Brilliant! Watched loads of manual vids, and this is one of the best!

[@felixvettel9417]

This is such a nice voice Best tutorial!!!!!

[@enzodougherty9429]

Thank you for this TUTorial so much!

[@jonballbag5468]

Mann... This channel Is so underated, needs more recognition. Keep up the good work

[@TheUselessTrials]

Thanks 💪🏻

[@georgenyvlt6202]

Great video! Thanks. And honestly i don't think you need to make more "in depth" version, because you explained it already in very detail.

[@realmentalpulse2622]

Definitely the best video I've seen yet! Thank you

[@totalshanner7290]

This tutorial has been a game changer for me. Like the many other comments saying, this is the single best manual tutorial on youtube. The point about looping out is important. Really, thank you for this! Feel like its opened a door to new possibilities

[@tonyripper111]

Great video! Important info!!

[@PennyPinchingCyclist]

Awesome video. Best I’ve seen on this topic!

[@KrasusDB]

One of the best tutorials out there! Thanks man! Time to hop on my bike n practice.

[@jimmak97]

That’s a great turorial thankies ! really well - rounded

[@officialspek7670]

The best demonstration out there. Bravo

[@FredsFullThrottle]

This is so helpful, thanks for putting this together and all the great footage to show the concepts you covered!

[@specialsymbol659]

Thank you so much. I totally love that structured approach!

[@leeseoWestport]

Indeed, one of the best tips for manuals

[@swoofty1]

This is the best manual tutorial I've seen to date. Your tutorials are all top notch.

[@TheUselessTrials]

Thanks!

[@bryanohalloran8715]

Awesome video, thank you. I'm looking forward to trying these 4 steps!!

[@thisoldbelair]

Subscribed. Best video on manuals i’ve found. Thanks for breaking this down. I will be working on this.

[@tyronemitcham896]

this is the best info on manuals I've come across. LOVE YOU MANN!

[@liangpeng9511]

got so many details that I didn't know before. Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

[@NotDbob]

Been riding forever and I can manual forever. Watched this video cuz it was in my recommended and holy moly. 10 out of 10. AMAZZZINNGGGGG VIDEO. PERFECT TEACHER.

[@juelsone]

This is the most helpful tutorial I’ve ever seen. Cheers dude.

[@vesves7696]

This is really the best manual tutorial. Great job!!!!

[@petekennedy9379]

Great video, thanks for such an awesome break down on 'HOW' to manual!