How To Ride Steep Chutes On Your MTB | Mountain Bike Skills

Steep chutes require a certain amount of confidence and commitment to ride, there is no stopping once you've dropped in and they can seem near vertical when standing at the top. Here is Blake with some advice on how to ride them.
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[@elijahmccormick1166]

Definitely

[@olliebtw9433]

yea

[@A_AAA232]

well done Jack! - great tips and positvity Blake :)

[@Toeing_747]

Very

[@fernandanielrebb2480]

REALLY GREAT THANK YOU!! JUST FINISHED WATCHING 🤙🤙🤙🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dkgray828]

Everybody needs a Blake in his life.

[@HUSHHUSH-]

Definitely dude !

[@Johan-vi8ny]

Yep dude

[@ElizabethFarley44]

We love you Blake xxxx!

[@randywells742]

Everyone needs a Jake too! I love that guy in these videos.

[@ejcena4305]

"It's a non-refundable situation"... Blake is the best.

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

Loved the real, honest emotion... Well done Jack!

[@nullshock3381]

Skatepark trails skateboarders mtbers the end of this video, everyone gets stoked when someone does something for the first time, is universal in all those communities...Hell I am sitting on my ass at the moment and I felt stoked when he dropped in at the end. I think it is because we all have had that fear holding us back from something we know we can do. I think that's why having someone there to help boost your confidence, and celebrate pulling it off, which helps boost your confidence even more. Btw That was awesome Jack.

[@OriginalApexTwin]

And that's why I love this sport. Small victories every day! Well done Jack...and Blake.

[@Toeing_747]

Congrats to jack, that must be very liberating for him

[@briannhoy650]

Was a rush watching Jack get out of his comfort zone and nail it!

[@Arkainebe]

We've all been Jack standing in front of a feature which looks like an abbys and noping out. Well done, man.

[@itarry4]

That was wicked. You should definitely do more tutorial videos where you get Jack to do the skills Blake shows how to do before hand. It not only shows a real example of someone doing the skill but also how they get passed that initial fear and it's so inspiring see and hear the way Jack felt after doing it. Great video and nice work on both the camera side and the building yourself up to doing it Jack.

[@LetRippr]

Just love that elation feeling when you overcome a fear of a feature. It's winning a battle with yourself 🙌🔥🚀

[@kenbeech4940]

Wow, I have goosebumps for Jack. I hate the steep stuff. It is so much steeper in real life. This was a great video.

[@stewartsheep542]

This is where Blake Excels, helping other people win through! Its a great character trait and it makes inspirational watching.

[@garypostell5268]

Blake my man thank you for all you do for mtb riding and the whole sport outstanding great content!

[@peterpizzutelli]

This is the best GMBN video Ive ever seen. We all need a Blake.

[@winklertribe5268]

YOU CRUSHED IT JACK!! Thanks for another super helpful episode!

[@pacocastro3824]

That super positive attitude and the encouragement from Blake were plain perfect for the guy trying! From someone who still struggles with that, I do a little trick to try to follow the advices given here: At the entrance, with the hand on the front brake side: I grip the handlebar really hard. That prevents me from panicking and blocking with two hands either killing speed totally (fear tends to win over my will) or pushing my body forward (very bad business). Once in (non refundably hahahahaha), I get my fingers close to the brake again to modulate the speed as usual

[@fernandanielrebb2480]

i love steep sections but the only thing is that my rig is not really good for it so i need more of the stuff like this to gain more techniques. THANK YOU!!!

[@Tzed250]

When a first timer does it, then it’s a real how-to video!!

[@MartyPape78]

The addition of Jack made a huge difference. Especially to a new rider like myself. Great job Jack.

[@iggalan]

Just yesterday I was considering going down a steep chute, only it was all rock, if it goes wrong the consequences are going to be serious. I wasn't wearing much protection (besides my helmet and gloves) so I decided to skip it, for now. Next time I'll be better equipped with knee pads, elbow pads and the chin bar; I think have the technique down, so I will go back another day.

[@stujm8376]

Good idea, padded up is always the best way. It’s good to take risks but better to weigh them up first

[@Simon78]

I was so excited for him when he cleared it! ✋🏻

[@MrAvsceriola]

man! my hands are cold just by watching this, I hate long steep sections and I don't have the confidence and even the skills yet to do it. Congrats Jack!

[@n3Cr0ManCeD]

I can't thank you enough for this video. I bought my first bike in 25 years two weeks ago and have been working on my skills (Watching as many GMBN videos as I can) The is a trail where I ride with a chute and I have been gathering my courage to give it a go. Between your advice/teaching and Jack showing me that I am not the only one with a little trepidation and I think I'll take the plunge(pun intended) tomorrow. Only problem is, the chute I will be trying is loose over hard and has roots at the bottom to deal with but I think I can ride a line that misses most of them. Thanks Blake and a big thanks to Jack.! Cheers from the US!!!

[@wesr1409]

Congrats to Jack feels great overcoming a fear like that... mad respect Blake helping others be their best too!!

[@chads5191]

That was brilliant to watch,I've been in this situation so many times,but the buzz of adrenaline when you do it is just the best thing

[@joelankeny6277]

The joy heard at the 6:20 mark in this video is why mountain biking is so awesome. Well done mate!

[@philipsheppard8861]

Well done Jack - awesome feeling overcoming the fear BOOM!!!!

[@whonoeszero]

Need more episodes with blake and jack. This was inspiring to watch

[@tjenn]

Damn, that music and edit, gave me goosebumbs mates!

[@chiccorocker]

Nicely done Jack! The first one is really so hard. It looks so steep you know you are going OTB or washing out. But then you do it and... it was just great and is was nothing near going OTB

[@jaitechtips1467]

Gmbn always seem to have the content I am thinking about at the time. It's like magic

[@AndreRicoyDias]

It's reeeeeeeeeeeally cool to see someone trying (and nailing it) for the first time! Congrats Jack!

[@wheechie]

That was fantastic. Genuinely brought a tear to my eye. Please do more like this. Great tips from Blake and so good to see Jack go from pulling-up (like so many of us can relate to) to succeeding

[@yengsabio5315]

Watching Jack's drop is like watching Ollie doing that drop in another video with Blake! The feeling is... wow! #AdrenalineRUSH

[@RobGams]

Awesome. Love it when people hit an intimidating feature for the first time. No other feeling like it. 👍🏼

[@fernandanielrebb2480]

nice term you got there the "non refundable" part HAHAHAHA

[@mondonalex]

Blake, you would be a joy to ride with with your positive energy. I love it, and I’m going to strive to be like you. 👊🏼

[@mrtransient]

I freakin love Blake. His enthusiasm is so contagious, he’s always having fun!

[@JC27813]

I'd love to ride with Blake. He just seems like such an awesome dude.

[@procompctd]

The best part about this video was at the end watching him hit that steep section, it was so exciting and awesome, and hearing the joy from both of them as well. This is something that makes this sport and others like it truly amazing!

[@frontierfishingwithryanmac1981]

Just proof again that if you have the skills all you have to do is push yourself past those mental blocks / fears! Good video!!

[@colleenbrown92]

I needed this video my bf sent me this i struggle so much and psych myself out

[@WerdnaLiten]

Oh that was great! Well done Jack....marvellous!! And to Blake for coaching him through it!!

[@salmanshami]

With his infectious enthusiasm, Blake is one of my favourite KZbin presenters. Thanks for lifting my spirits and helping me improve my mountain biking skills and approach.

[@nickmassey9104]

Blakes enthusiasm pulls Jack through

[@nickthaskater]

Good job, Jack! Love that feeling.

[@thomasfolan2716]

This was a great vid. Congratulations Jack on behalf of all of everyday , well every other day riders out here. You gave us a all a virtual YES!!

[@zubayrbhyat8077]

Such awesomeness! Nicely done, Jack. Took my 9yo down a proper challenging trail and he did it.

[@gabeasher187]

Great build up, congrats Jack!

[@jeremybub]

Outstanding jack, all the real feelings us weekend worries feel right before over coming a challenge, superb!

[@restaalberto]

Love the green Rallon

[@AndyRidesTrails]

Nice one Jack! I have found myself in very similar positions over the past year, it's always such a buzz when you finally commit!

[@emilianoartis]

Heartwarming loved this video! Congrats Jack!!!

[@robson15rc]

More people need to be like Blake!

[@akoskoppany9715]

I love his enthusiasm.

[@ambalee]

Man, I'm just watching but felt the relief and achivement! Well done Jack! Well done Blake!

[@LovetheIPAs]

This was a good video already...adding Jack's first ride down the chute made the video stupendous! Congrats Jack and bravo to Blake for being a great coach and motivator.

[@redbomberr4594]

Nice one Blake, I'll use this vid with my daughter (she has has an ASD with server OCD). The MTB has been the best therapy for her, but these sort of vids are the heros in her progression. Thx

[@yengsabio5315]

Sorry, but what's ASD? Thanks in advance!

[@redbomberr4594]

@@yengsabio5315 No worries. It means Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

[@yengsabio5315]

@@redbomberr4594 Thank you for responding! I hope MTB will truly help her cope a lot! In my case, MTB has been helping me a lot to cope up with my clinical depression. Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines!

[@redbomberr4594]

@@yengsabio5315 Depression as you know is a roller-coaster. One second your up and the next your down. I've also been battling depression for it seems like my entire adult life (which is a long time, but not saying how long 😜). I introduced my daughter to MTB because it's the number one thing that helps me. I think it's something to do with having intense focus on now and 2 seconds in front of you, regardless of what happened 2 seconds or more in the past. Plus it's just damn fun, even though sometimes it's a struggle forcing myself to just get on the bike. Lots'a love back at yu buddy, from Australia. Note, I reposted this because I think my last post either failed or got deleted.

[@speedjaycer]

Gotta love the firsts! Just watchin gave me goosebumps. Can not wait to get my bike and bag some firsts!

[@timanderson8302]

Good work Flap Jack 😜 Genuinely great to see a rider with a bit less confidence getting coached and overcoming stuff like this. Keep it up

[@bongers94]

You da man jack!stoked for ya🤘

[@RadioheadSucksDicks]

"WELCOME BACK YOU BEAUTIFUL PEEPOW" is the best channel intro on youtube.

[@Icehso140]

Two men hugging in the woods...one with a pink helmet...right out of a scene from Broke Bike Mountain. LOL Great video guys.

[@balazsgalambos4458]

Epic,well done lad,delighted for ya😎🤙

[@MarkPalacios23]

Blake being just natural makes him so unique and engaging. Great job Jack! Awesome content. 👌

[@rosssmith1049]

Fully stoked for Jack!

[@wojciechopyrcha9116]

Jack You made it. Superb! Yes!

[@PVVI2015]

The tips were helpful! And congrats to Jack👏👏👏. I have a steep hill I’ve been freezing on, but maybe soon…

[@nick_romeo]

DUDE WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@jonm7272]

"a non-refundable situation", 😂😂, yep, been in a few of those!

[@nadigashvin]

Just love the camaraderie. And the elation

[@mattkavanaugh5623]

Good on ya Jack! Congratulations, and great coaching and encouragement Blake! I had goosebumps too :)

[@b.r.3232]

Fantastic!! Way to go!

[@666psicko]

Nice video. Well done Jack!

[@JohnWick-tt8ut]

you made my day lads. thank you

[@eonelast]

Awesome jack.. i feel proud of you.. well mr Blake are the greatest theacher of all time..

[@jeffgriffin1875]

Blake is such a great hype-man, we all need someone like that riding with us!

[@jmc3507]

Great support Blake.

[@alecrisdan]

Aweesome ........what amazing riding and motivation ....its stuff like this that gives me the confidence to ride and progress on the features of trails

[@Losovox]

Not sure if I've ever ridden on of these but it'll come in handy sooner or later!

[@lambo79]

Sendit !! nicely done and inspirational

[@wasintonsinaga7201]

Nothing can substitute the experience. Congrats 👏👏

[@grumpymtb]

Blake is an absolute legend

[@Sealsky]

one of the best moment in your life, very emotional!

[@stevensimpson4029]

Brilliant video guys..........Go Jack!

[@jayTmix89]

Ya JACK!!!! What an amazing video!!

[@jamesherd9132]

Well done Jack you are a star

[@David-jd3ov]

i love gmbn and it was super helpful thx a lot

[@cgriggsiv]

Blake excellent teaching and conference man

[@billmcmillan7735]

I’m glad I’m not the only one that does that!

[@The_Rumpo_K1d]

I can remember a similar situation when faced with going down the Kamikaze water slide in Spain. Stood at the top for almost 10 minutes trying to psych myself up. Was about to go back down the stairs then a kid came and went straight down. He couldn't have been older than 8 years. I had to do it after that. lol

[@cbrusharmy]

Happy for Jack!

[@waynehellyer2249]

Well done jack. Fab videos

[@AvinaashKuppusamy]

I demand more videos like this! They're so good! especially when Jack got it down, it was sooooo very satisfying =)

[@mxrclxst]

I want to see more of this. of people getting encourage to take on challenging features and breaking down the approach and technique

[@theOGman]

The 1st time features are the Best! Soo Dreamy.

[@haseeb9090]

Damn! What a great video! I found myself cheering for Jack too 😃

[@LTDcyclone]

I need a teacher like Blake to show me things on bikes. Having my brother is great but we are both new to mtn biking. Lol

[@senanryan8476]

U know it’s gunna be a banger when the intro is the one and only standing on a feature