Learning to go slow will make you faster

[@Vazquez12able]

Thank you for showing that it is okay to not always perform 100% and not just leaving out all the attempts on in-n-out. I also get frustrated sometimes when something I have done before doesn't work another time.

[@ashleytombs]

Watching Remi do a stoppie Down that slab never. gets old i’ve said this many times he’s probably the best teacher cause he explains everything what he’s doing What a legend

[@zac9155]

too many spaces

[@ashleytombs]

@@zac9155 Sorry about that I have learning difficulties and big hands so using an iPhone keyboard is a nightmare for me so I use double space so it’s easier for people to read my comments I get replies like yours about 3 times a week and I am sub to about 15 YTs so you can imagine how many How many times I have to do double space a week

[@Kevvlarr]

​​@@zac9155atchingRemidoastoppieDownthatslabnever.getsoldi'vesaidthismanytimeshe'sprobablythebestteachercauseheexplainseverythingwhathe'sdoingWhatalegend

[@AvgJoeMTB]

Your "normal" days make something like this look easy enough that we can all do it. Today's video is a good reminder that these trails are still very hard. Learn a lot from you. Thanks for honest posts.

[@remymetailler]

Yes! Thank you!

[@GelMibson-u2y]

A bad day of riding for Remy is being able to ONLY nose manual 3/4s of the in and out slab. Great vid Remy!

[@roelcamps2731]

Knowing you've done something and later not capable of reproducing the challenge and how you cope with that mentally, that is a struglle on all levels. So thank you for sharing this with us and keep us inspired in how to cope with the mental aspect!

[@SCRAPSTrash]

Big tip! For any balance trick. FOCUS ON YOUR BREATHING! if anyone wants to learn how to wheelie, manual, stoppie, or nose manual. Your breathing is just as important as the other technical bits. It helps get you out of your head and lets your body flow naturally. I've been riding bmx for 15 years so I speak from experience 😜

[@thecount1001]

HE RIDES BMX!!!!!!

[@thecount1001]

@@irfuel godlike status.

[@justsayin3600]

I had a chuckle about "less than ideal" I'd buy a shirt with a Remy quote: Less Than Ideal, with a guy manualing down a steep mountain.

[@johnmoffat848]

Great to show that sometimes you just have to come back another day 👍even the top one % can have a day when you just don't feel'it 👏👍

[@lucafrica74]

Beautiful ending, when is not the day it's ok to quit. The mental aspect is key.

[@michael1617]

You still killed it dude!

[@axels.7166]

Rémy, it doesn’t matter you do it or not… everyone know that you’re a amazing Mountainbiker… next time you’ll make it! Every Biker had this moment in his past, that you want to do something and after a couple of try it won’t work. Better be confident and keep alive in this steep terrain as get crashed. Well done!

[@mattwilson5092]

Remy's lessons on technique are incredible, but even more than that is realizing just how aware he is of every aspect of his riding. From his stance and body positioning to his mental state, he's so much more aware of what's happening when he's on his bike than I am. I suspect that is as much, if not more important than his technique in making him a top-tier rider.

[@Bearded_Mountain_Biker]

Remy, the legend. The guy does a stoppie down a terrifying slab I don’t think I’d ride down on 2 wheels, let alone in the winter on the west coast! Wow.

[@johanneswirz5197]

Watching this video reminded me a lot of all the times "I failed" on a trick or a line back in my active bmx days 😊 It's a mind game. You're great, Rémy! Thanks for all the videos and your great attitude 😊

[@remymetailler]

Thank you!

[@SilverbackOrangutan71]

Perfect timing… today I’m 1 month away from my first downhill race season… thank you for the post remy I learn so much every post… remy=goat

[@giulianos9345]

I've watched a ton of your videos by now and I wanted to say thank you! Thank you for your honesty. For letting us be part of it and reminding that at the end of the day we're all humans with fears and "bad" days. Which is completely fine.

[@jaykilby458]

love the fact you can criticize yourself, rather than blame the kit, weather, other people! good lesson of self discipline

[@timberknuckle8281]

You are an inspiration Remy. I had brain surgery almost a year ago. They had to cut balance nerve on my right side. Been making excuses and not ridden since. Watching you overcome frustration in this vid has given me the kick in the ass to quit the excuses, and to just get outside and relearn to ride. You are a legend in my eyes and cant thank you enough

[@remymetailler]

You got this

[@timberknuckle8281]

@@remymetailler

[@danmackellar]

Remy I loved this video. I haven't ridden that line in a while. In n' out is at the limit of my comfort, and the last time I rode it it was a bit wet and mossy. I did a front wheel skid for a good meter or so and yelled profanities at my front wheel the whole way down that steep bottom section. It was comforting to see that wetness and unideal conditions don't scare only me. Keep up the good work. Your videos are fantastic. I love showing them to my kids, the oldest is just getting into riding. She loves them too.

[@remymetailler]

Awesome! Thanks

[@rogereheadbyrne4790]

This is fantastic Remi your a goat dude!🐏 I rode down an escarpment at 52 mph and didn't use my brakes once I've never been so scared in my life, Two months later I rode down using control on my brakes I enjoyed the security of slowing when I needed to! Thank you mate you are a great inspiration to many and I am still riding the steeps at 58 years old because of people like you

[@tylerdesrosiers]

Dude you’re a beast, and I really appreciate your humility in your videos, you make great videos

[@remymetailler]

Glad you like them!

[@chrism.7946]

You make my day better 🤙🤘

[@motocraneguy17]

The decision to not push it and flip the switch as you say, speaks to experience and wisdom. Which is an indication of your capacity and skill, because you know what is, and what isn’t possible.

[@Emtbtoday]

Don't be disappointed With yourself mate that was amazing! I used to do all this myself about 15yr ago not been on a bike since my accident collar bine smashed and dislocated shoulder but this year im looking for a new Emtb right now after watching yours and others video's! I want my bike back!

[@user-xq5rp9fm1p]

This type of tutorial video is excellent! Learning skills needs to be verbalized and explained prior, not just a trial and error thing when you ride, and you do it so well Remy! Thank you!

[@kentpeters6446]

Great video. Great tips, especially the ability to break harder under compression. Makes sense. For you to be able to come to a complete stop five feet after the bottom of that steep slab was crazy. Thanks. Keep them coming.

[@stevet7784]

Rémy, equally as impressive as your riding skills is the speed at which you unclip from your pedals! As someone who just recently switched from flats to Time Speciale 8's I was rewinding to every scene where you unclip trying to find the secret ;)

[@sweaty_techie]

"Get heavy" and no mention of "get back" (just hips back to get low and brace against the bike). It's so good to see a pro level rider able to _brake_ down critical skills for anyone to benefit from. Now we've got to see you overlay some BrakeAce brake sensor data on the GoPro footage to see how hard/when you are braking, and how much you control the brake power during that nose manual 🤓

[@matt3082]

After watching one of your previous videos I have been practicing slowing down when it is safe and it has helped a lot with the gnarly trails. A video on hitting tight catch berms would be cool though or just explaining the best position to be strong. I struggle to make these corners or have my weight too far forward etc

[@Beniamin1968]

you can't understand how much interesting your video today, shows that even Remy put so much effort to do everything you normally do and the same disappoint we feel when for some kind of reason we don't feel to do the same passages we have done before, although my personal level is very far from you technical rides, thanks you teach that beside the talent there is a lot of work behind.

[@remymetailler]

Thank you so much 😀

[@stevenh3880]

Remy calling himself a punter because he only stoppied down 2/3rds of a massive slab is pretty great haha. Dude you’re an amazing rider, thanks for all the tips. You explain things so well and I watch every video. Cheers

[@remymetailler]

I appreciate that!

[@-A.n.d.r.e.w-]

Ahh, yeah man, the head games are the toughest! Thanks so much for chucking you're vulnerability up on the video - it really makes you relatable and it helps me a lot to know that, when I have an off day cos my head is bent out of shape, the same dame thing happens to the best riders in the world! Breaking tips were loads useful too! Cheers bro!

[@andrewoconnor2720]

Another really great video Remy. Keep up the great work.

[@brendansherlock6442]

Incredible skills, no doubt he will ace it again in drier conditions

[@JC27813]

Another amazing video, Remy! I just installed some new brake pads and I am trying to improve my braking skills as it is such a crucial component of riding steeps.

[@digx07]

14:07 bro became the Pixar logo (also this is very helpful vid thank you)

[@endurorider974]

Super vidéo! Ce genre de moments où rien ne semble vouloir se concrétiser alors que l'on a tout de notre côté est très frustrant. On se rend compte cependant que même les pros font face à ce genre de situation. Ce sont les "coulisses" des belles vidéos que l'on voit sur KZbin. Dans tous les cas, bien joué 💪

[@OpusSIG]

Thanks a lot for these videos! I don't have aspirations of hitting these features, but the techniques you show are certainly very useful when taking easier tracks.

[@therealridedmc]

Well you said “one more try” and didn’t hurt yourself or suffer a mechanical right after. So there’s that. Small victories are still victories.

[@qualm43]

having done a controlled nose wheelie down the entire face of an urban drainage canal, I look forward to the day I attempt it down IN-N-OUT burger.

[@dirkP38448]

These Videos are yery useful for me. After one of your last Videos about that I practise it a lot and for me it was a game changer for my confidence and riding in control! Big thanks❤

[@remymetailler]

Great to hear!

[@remymetailler]

Share it with your friends!

[@AC-sr3pb]

Love the rocking intro tune!

[@thejackdiljaxx]

Hey man, it's important to share the bad times as well as the good - Appreciate it man, you'll get it next time for sure!

[@remymetailler]

Most definitely!

[@henningdorn-qw8em]

Youre videos are the best!! Great tipps as always

[@remymetailler]

Glad you like them!

[@stoikerMTB]

You are a Legend bro!

[@dam8087]

Unreal control

[@infoborn662]

Amazing skill Remi!! I wish I could do 2 meters like that... what I also noticed ... these must be the most stylish shoes for riding I have seen :)

[@remymetailler]

They are!

[@jorjorwell1984]

i rode this slab in may and then nearly imploded when i reached the dark of the forest and my eyes had to adjust

[@NolanKupono]

Precise and thoughtful as always. Trying to implement these tips in my own riding and get better on the steep terrain… need to get back to Squamish this summer for some redemption

[@remymetailler]

Glad to help!

[@electricstudentpilot]

Really really useful and entertaining, keep it up!

[@remymetailler]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jonathanangieri153]

Even tho you didnt make it all the way down it was still a masters class in braking control.. Maybe one of your next videos you can give us a "break" down of the individual body/bike mechanics required to maintain pro level braking control. You did a great job on this video of doing some of that but i think there's more to be taught here. I especially like the tip of using big compressions to your advantage when braking before corners or on features that require a certain level of speed to ride them safely. Also, in regards to suspension setup, are you doing trail-side adjustments to compression/rebound before riding a section of trail that requires precision braking or can you get away with riding with the original setup for that days trails?? Hope that all makes sense Remi! Cant wait for some more tag team riding with you, Steve and Yohan!

[@calvinforsure]

Love these videos mate . Great content .

[@arthurr55]

Parabéns Rémy! você é um verdadeiro mestre na bike

[@daveanselmi684]

Another balance principle: try to feel every square inch of your body. Notice where you're unconsciously tense. When you stop 'leaving out' parts of your body, it becomes much easier to balance, and rebalance/recover-balance calmly

[@remymetailler]

Great tip!

[@MRCR15714N]

…Assuming you improved your camera gear as the vids look better than ever. Well done. A kickass stabilizing gimbal like DJI’s Ronin would make the footage even more epic.

[@alexv8408]

Isn’t it weird how you can do a line time after time but come back to it and something just isn’t clicking?? This makes me feel loads better because I know how professional you are and your way of thinking when riding. Sometimes it happens but that doesn’t mean it’s any less frustrating. Also mother nature definitely has a big part to play, she can change a line in so many ways from day to day it’s ridiculous. I actually really like the turn of the video also because maybe I wouldn’t have ate it on the drop I did yesterday if I would have seen this sooner. I will be taking away that control is speed, and without control speed is well…just speed and good luck hanging on😂 Love your videos they make a huge difference in my riding. 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@smj_mtb8223]

I would love to have a Propain bike. The bike of my dreams is the Propain Rage but it is really hard to get the money with just 16 years of age

[@Norway-BOY-MTB-Mountainbike]

NICE One 🤘Thanks !! Mate🤘

[@remymetailler]

No problem 👍

[@w4ter731]

Average Mtbers: That slab was gnarly! Remy: nose manuals all they way down😂

[@justins9968]

doing this in clipless is wild

[@DandyHippo]

We call nose mannies ENDO! Not sure where it comes from but thats how its been since the early days.

[@Pipposk88]

Your riding tips are sooo precious.. thanks for sharing!!! 🙏🏼 Your riding style is simply amazing!!! So comfy and smooth!!! Best one!!! #stylemaster 🔝🤘🏼💣🔥

[@remymetailler]

Thank you so much!! Share this video with a friend so it's worth it for me to hike up and down slabs around the world!

[@marcandrecoutu4798]

Ah yes. I was in Squamish last year and had a blast riding the straight line on In-N-Out burger. But we kept both wheels on the ground haha.

[@daveanselmi684]

"Learning to go slow will make you faster". Awesome!! F1's version: "Slow is smooth; smooth is fast". And it's also why tai chi people practice slow: tai chi fighters move as fast as Wing Chung (a la Yip Man films)

[@grizzkid795]

I know how he feels. Last time I did a backwards nose wheelie down that in a snowstorm I almost didn't make it.

[@onesquirrel2713]

When you got a puncture in the rear and need to ride home as lightly as possible not to damage the rim

[@alexnelson9505]

Several sets of brake pads where harmed in the the making of this video. :) Amazing control.

[@remymetailler]

😁

[@Swedishgravity112]

when will we see the new Tyee :D?!

[@jacktejada1721]

Thank you much Remy for showing the mental battles that go on while trying to progress! I love your riding style; so confident with a position that is powerful. I think we have a similar build (body) which helps me in observing your position. What is your height and weight? Also, are you always clipped in when you ride Squamish trails? And do you recommend clips over flats in that terrain? Thank you!! 🙏🏼

[@LexAveryanov]

Thank you for video, Remy! I like how you colorgrade it but sometimes it was overexposed a bit. was it filmed in Slog or Clog? And camera lens was dirty a bit, looks like 🤐😖

[@remymetailler]

the lens is scratched. Will be changed for next time.

[@jaroslavnovak9817]

Nice🤟

[@PL-fh8cz]

You're a harsh critic of your own performance. I get it - it comes from being a perfectionist and it's hard to accept 'perfect' isn't possible every day.

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

So sick Remy! Thanks. Do you base it off of the terrain or just rolling speed and grip?

[@remymetailler]

Based on grip and experience.

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

@@remymetailler Sorry I forget to say I was talking bout tire compound in general! That's kind of what I thought. Especially riding steep slabs. I have a hard time in southern ca deciding on compound a lot as it's loose and the wear and tear eats up the really soft compound. I really like the middle ground like the max terra. You would still ride max gripp front and rear in lets say baja? Thanks for replying Rem!

[@Coastal-rsidedown]

Well if learning to go slow will make me fast, I should be the fastest rider on the planet. 🙂

[@DirtlovR]

Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.

[@darrinkulyk9560]

Low Traction Day 😢 Without Options 😎 June

[@terrybull4604]

I am visiting squamish in september and only there for 7 days. If you had to pick 5 iconic trails in squamish and 5 in north shore, what would the be? Im not big in drops but love steep and techy

[@fpeter01]

I was always say this to me. Rather go slow than end up in a hospital mid saison. ;-)

[@Liqweed1337]

Why does youtube always activate Subtitles on Remy's videos? XD I can understand him no problem haha btw.: cintermetal standard breakpads? sounds a bit more grindy then usual, with more friction, making this easier i wonder if he modified them in any way. but maybe its just because of the heavier load on the front break.

[@remymetailler]

Hey I use the sintered pads

[@GilesAnderson]

greatly appreciate the 3rd person shots. i realize people love the pov, but for those of us who are visual learners, being able to see the riding is invaluable.

[@remymetailler]

100%. It takes more time and more $ so I can only do so many.

[@trailheadph]

Really interested in getting a propain tyee AL this year. But sadly the distributor here in the Philippines does not respond to inquiries.

[@ozioskar69]

Next video is gonna be how to ride with only rear brakes (because he hasnt got the front ones anymore)😂

[@Awaitingparts]

What brake pads are you using in your Hayes Dominion brakes..?

[@remymetailler]

Sintered

[@Awaitingparts]

​@@remymetailler thanks Remy👍

[@ErhardFrebold]

Starting at 2:33 it's clear you've really got that fork dialed in nicely. I have one of those and am about your weight but haven't found the combination to get it working quite like that yet-- can you share any tips on your settings? @RémyMétailler

[@remymetailler]

Oh weird I use mid settings, overall fast rebound and about 75psi

[@nathankleber9150]

What a massive slab of rock 😮

[@remymetailler]

Almost the biggest around!

[@antnasta]

Amazing lesson on braking. Noticed you ride clip less, which pedals are your favorite? SPDs or what system? Thanks for the lessons!

[@remymetailler]

Hey I use the Atac system from Time Pedals. Absolutely love the feel and safety. Find them here: bit.ly/34gJs1m

[@AbrahamBarberi]

I can barely ride my bike on two wheels 😆

[@NoMercyCOD]

Great vid 👏🏻 got any tips to get the back end up easier? my main problem with trying to stoppie is I feel the the front suspension absorbs and squashes to much. It's set to the correct psi to get the 25% sag... Do I need to pop the back end up more? Maybe I'm just a bit scared to eat the dirt so don't fully commit 😅

[@remymetailler]

Usually a stiffer fork help a bit but actually it will be easier to lift the rear with softer front end. 25% SAG is way too much on the front. More commitment!

[@NoMercyCOD]

@@remymetailler legend, so add more air and aim for 20% sag then fully commit to the front brake 👌🏻 I'll let you know how I get on.

[@KevinSmithStrikeman]

@@NoMercyCOD haha If you want to know how to make it eaiser to get the rear wheel up all you have to do is fuk your stem and pull the front brake lol. Try on flat grass land, get your body as far foward as possible, push your hips towards your stem and arms locked straight, stand tall, ride very slow, pull the front brake. the balance is achived useing the hip thrust and the speed is brake modulation. Pratice loads on grass going slow and experiment on what body movements leads to what action! Be safe!

[@NoMercyCOD]

@@KevinSmithStrikeman right so crotch into stem to get it up followed by doggy style manoeuvres to get balanced 🤣 did I interpret that correct 😅

[@KevinSmithStrikeman]

@@NoMercyCOD Yes that's correct!

[@tropical95]

Remy, I have a question. @ 14:10 (and i think many more tries before that) you are hopping on your bike like its a trampoline. Are there special reasons for you doing so? I thought it might help with decreasing stiction on the stoppie attempt? Because you basically break up the stiction just before you stoppie. And I think you would want to sink into your fork travel as smoothly as possible while doing a stoppie. Is that why you hop and break the stiction? To decrease the risk of sinking into the travel too abruptly? Am I right? And are there more reasons I did not think of?

[@remymetailler]

Hey it is to remove the mud of my tires or to warm up my body.

[@sandy_knight]

Is it worth starting with the bottom 1/3rd? You could get more attempts in a shorter time and it would give you confidence when you ride the whole slab.

[@remymetailler]

Since I had done before, the first half is my warm up normally.

[@Error-hc7mp]

+Rémy Métailler the only thing keeping me from buying a propain tyee is the weird cable routing under the bottom bracket, did you do a fix on it or just ride as is? Looks to me like you hang up easily.

[@remymetailler]

I just ride it as it comes and never had an issue

[@riderdor2796]

🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@forestkan6653]

WHAT ARE THOSE!?!?!?!?!?!

[@adriendelin]

Do your tips apply just as much to 2 piston brakes or just mostly 4 piston?

[@remymetailler]

2 or 4 is the same technique. 4 pistons just provide more power etc

[@MrGencyExit64]

lol, I watched this video trying to figure out what the restaraunt had to do with mountain biking.

[@stevecabrera6718]

Im sorry what were those brake pads called? I have the a4 also!.

[@francisdee9955]

How steep the slab approximately? in degrees?

[@ajdaballer13]

Maybe 69?

[@damiansmith391]

How can u not go over the bar by just using the front break on that steep roller?

[@dit4963]

Because of the those shoes 😅

[@Forestmtb]

I still dont understand how people can have a whole pick-up truck and put a bike rack on it. Like wtf is this ?

[@remymetailler]

Because I use the bed of the pick up for other thinhs and don't scratch the tailgate this way

[@Forestmtb]

@@remymetailler But there are tailgate "bags" that you can put on it. FOX has them and other companies for bike too. I just don't see why I person you give money for such a thing when he has a pick up but yet again people will money will say "because I can" which is not a valid argument but what ever.

[@remymetailler]

@@Forestmtb I ride moto and need my moto + my bikes, sometimes have to carry a lot of things, and my bikes are better protected on the bike rack. Not saying tailgates pads are not good, just telling you why I use a rack.