How much better can I get in a day? MTB Skills work at Snow Summit Mountain Biking Park

[@mtb_alan]

Huge thanks to Kevin Aiello for helping me, Kelly, and Katy become better riders and also for all the rad follow cam! I'm stoked to keep practicing and learning new skills!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Great vid bud! Super informative - I learned some things! All of you are killing it!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks man! Kevin is legit. Looking forward to hitting some jumps with ya, bud!

[@themtbproject1422]

I’ve been training with Kevin for sometimes now and my confidence it’s skyrocket, I was coming back from a bad crash when I’ve started to work with him and I can only say that he was a blessing for me , my skills are 10 times better and I can’t tell enough about how skillful coach Kevin is. We became very good friends and I’m very happy that you can share his ability with your viewers.

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! That's rad to hear. We were all stoked to work with Kevin.

[@ChoozeOneOfficial]

How u export your Video its really nice, Mine got Pixelated... u should make tutorial videos about uploading

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! I have considered it. In the meantime, check out Matt WhoisMatt Johnson's tutorial for export settings. Good stuff.

[@ChoozeOneOfficial]

MTB ALAN it’s different on mtb plus go pro tho... you vids really looks good

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks. Matt’s vid is where I got my settings. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@ethanlei8317]

just a video idea, learning to whip ! 👀

[@mtb_alan]

Good idea!

[@TuckerParrisTAPForge]

Great video! Riding with Kevin is a trip, his stoke and skill are legendary. He has definitely elevated my riding and i get more outa his lessons every time we ride! Also @ 9:12 LMAO, you almost loose it hard and Kevin yells, “YAAAAAH” (I know the feeling lol) he gets so stoked when u push it to the edge and then recover it! As Kevin often reminds me the difference between an amateur and a pro isn’t the lack of shit going bad, shits always gonna go bad, but rather having the skills and experience to recover and ride er out!

[@mtb_alan]

Boom! You said it man. I loved his reaction! And yeah! The test starts when things go sideways. 🤘🏽 We gotta get some laps, Tucker!

[@TuckerParrisTAPForge]

MTB ALAN looks like some of da boys might be heading up next Wednesday if ur available!

[@mtb_alan]

Weekend warrior over here. 😑

[@ChefIan73]

Nice! I’ve been waiting for you to drop this video ever since you mentioned a coaching session. I decided last year to bite the bullet and drop cash on a private lesson from SS. But it really was a huge disappointment. Just essentially was this guy hot dogging down Party Wave/Westridge having me follow him. There was zero coaching and in fact he actually cause me to wreck by stopping in the middle of a berm section on Westridge (found out later I’d broken three ribs). The whole thing super turned me off to the idea of ever doing that again. To top it off that was my last day at Summit for the season. So first day back this year I couldn’t get the confidence crusher out of my head. Can I inquire as to how long Kevin spent with you three? I’ve got a buddy traveling to come ride Summit with me, and this looks like something we might consider. If I can get over my squeamishness at dropping that kind of cash given my last experience.

[@mtb_alan]

Dag...sorry to hear you had a bad experience. And yeah...sounds like you got stuck with a non-coach. I haven't hired a Snow Summit coach but I can only hope that person was an exception. Sorry to hear you got hurt. Kevin spent the entire day with us. He generally organizes a group of 4-5 people to keep the prices reasonable for everybody. I paid a little more to make it just me, Kelly, and Katy because I really wanted everybody to get the most out of it. Check the description for his website info. He's a good dude and will work with you on scheduling...especially if you can hit it during the week. Tell him I sent ya! 🤘🏽

[@pacificroblox]

Hello! My name is Aaron and I mountain bike at snow summit. It would be cool to ride some trails like turtle trail with you. I was going to go today, but probably It's too late to write this. Hopefully when I go again, you can maybe come. Thanks Alan!

[@pacificroblox]

I can tell you next time we come

[@mtb_alan]

Hi Aaron! Gimme a shout if you see me at the trailhead. Hope you had fun at Snow Summit. 🤘🏽

[@pacificroblox]

Thanks!

[@pacificroblox]

Nevermind. We're actually going tomorrow. sorry

[@72fasterthanyou]

I realized only a few months ago my rear shock had a rebound adjustment 🤦🏻‍♂️. I feel like I have my suspension pretty “dialed-in”. But I noticed I get better pop on jumps when I move my to “trail” setting (Fox CTD). Descend setting feels plush but a little wobbly over rocks like I need a tad more feedback. Do I need more air pressure or slower rebound? Excellent tips on body position! Great save in that turn!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! These are all good questions. I wish I could answer them but there are many additional factors to consider. If you can, get a hold of a pair of Shockwhiz devices. Hopefully you have a local bike shop that rents them. See my vid on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4OxlZ2XqdSEgrs

[@user-ws9di5kp9h]

Great vid man. Great editing. Thanks for the tips.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! My pleasure.

[@michaelmann3636]

Wish I could have been with you all. Excellent as always 🤟🏽

[@kcsmith9998]

I just got a new bike and I want to get my suspension felling good I just hit 650b for my first time last week but I almost went over the bars I have never had that happen to me so I kept going up and the same thing would happen almost going over that bars I grip was lose so I thought it was that but when I fixed it I had only one lap to go when I hit 650b again i did not go over the bar and I also case the shit out of it I run a coil in the back with high rebound so maybe that is the problem but when I press down it does not look fast that is why I keep it fast

[@mtb_alan]

Dang...sounds like you need to spend some time tuning it. The main things I learned about suspension on this day was that balanced sag between the fork and shock is of primary importance. And that rebound and compression damping is all relative to how much spring force there is, e.g. 7 clicks of HSR with 160psi is different than the same clicks with 185psi. Of course with a coil, we'd be talking different springs.

[@DonSzabo]

Hmm, Maybe I should work on technique and bike set up instead of just wingin it like I do..🤔 Cool vid!👍🏻

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Don! Ha...you might be wingin' it, but you're also killin' it! Can't imagine what would happen if you worked with a coach. 🤯

[@johnnyrc9304]

QUESTION- Excellent vid btw. So, when is it appropriate to lean the bike? I had a lesson at Trestle a couple summers ago, and the coach had me leaning the bike in berms, especially multiple berm sections, because it made transitioning between them faster and smoother, which seemed to work well. Is leaning With the bike more appropriate with longer continuous berms? Thanks Alan.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Johnny! Good question. I was skeptical of Kevin's advice but I had to take into account his credentials as a pro racer and part-time tester for Fox...and I think Santa Cruz. But the proof is in the pudding right? So working with Kevin, I learned this: Staying aligned with the top-tube (i.e. not leaning the bike over) is definitely better suited for turning in berms...both short and long. Have a look at the section when I'm in those dual-slalom berms (4:10). The berm is there to support you in the turn so that you don't need to lean the bike over. If you've got the minimum needed speed for the berm, you should be able to stay aligned with the top tube and *use the berm*. When it comes to correcting in the berm, I used to always lean the bike over, but I learned that you can get lower and more forward to sharpen the turn. Once I got use to this movement, I found it to be a lot more stable. I also found I could generate more speed out of the turn. (6:04) And to be clear, I am still leaning the bike over as needed, but that more intermediate technique is now firmly supported by the more fundamental skill of staying aligned and using the berm. And of course, leaning the bike over is much better suited for flat turns when you don't have the berm there to support you. Hope that helps!

[@TheButlerNZ]

The elbow position is something I picked up years back riding enduro motorbikes... to put a time frame on it, we used the term "The Ultimate Warrior' stance... (imagine a WWF wrestler standing at the ropes reaching down, elbows out, and bench pressing the ropes...) Whenever I teach someone to ride (absolute beginner basics) 1 show them 2 things... 1: get them to drop their elbows while sat.. I grab front wheel and shake it, their whole body shakes... Get them to lift their elbows, I shake the wheel, their shoulders are steady as is their body... "Thats what the track does to your body" and 2... ride slow in a straight line in the gravel... jam on the front brake.. Hey look your still alive... Now keep doing it and see how far you can skid before putting your foot down.. then try releasing the brake instead of putting the foot down... Now you have feel for the front and how to release the brake to catch a slide... (and then there's the 'trail riders stomp'... where you loose the front, foot off the peg, kick your heel into the ground and back onto the peg... gives you a split second more upright long enough for the tyre to get grip.. (This saved a friend in a road race (Cemetery Circuit - Wanganui NZ) where riders lean over at the end of a straight over railway tracks... He lost the front, without thinking kicked the ground.. went straight instead of round the corner, but stayed on the bike.. This works for the MTB's on slippery rutts etc but not so much in corners where an MTB looses it so quick the stomp just turns into a step off... still better than face grinding to a halt.

[@mtb_alan]

👍🏾

[@MTBMOR]

Awesome! Many of us are working to improve, but we don't have Kevin to help us. I need to create a "Goals video for Snow Summit" because I have them just like many people.

[@mtb_alan]

Yew! Well, I don't own Kevin. 😆 He's available for hire.

[@MTBMOR]

@@mtb_alan Great Advertisement :) He has definitely earned it.

[@MrTonka]

Dude, 2 hours of body position instruction transformed my riding. I wish i lived in a place where i could get regular instruction from good coaches. Stoked for you guys! Leaning skills at a foundational level raises that glass ceiling as high as your mental game will allow it.

[@mtb_alan]

Yeah man! I thought I knew how to turn. I didn't didn't how much I could learn...I guess one never does. The more solid the foundation, the higher you can raise your ceiling!

[@Superdukedotnet]

Awesome vid....was trying to figure out if that was a drone following you through the jumps or Kevin! That guy is smooth!!! Will definitely be hitting him up for some classes in the not too distant future!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! LOL! I know...when Kevin sent me the footy, "drone" was the first thing I thought. It helps that the guy is almost twice my height. 😁 Let him know I sent ya! 👊🏽

[@marklopez5267]

Another awesome vid Alan! Super stoked for all of you for taking your skills to another level. There's no better feeling! You'll be crackin' those whips in no time haha!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Mark! Workin' dem whips!

[@WilliamTruett]

I usually see how much worse I can get in a day and the answer is usually 'a ton'

[@mtb_alan]

LOL! Quit doing that. 😆

[@andyginther8562]

That's hilarious and I can relate.

[@camerondavis7291]

A good tip for if you don't have a coach is watch a ton of videos of the skill on KZbin so you know exactly what you should be doing and what it should look like and then film yourself and sort of self coach. This got me from a one inch bunnyhop to an 18 inch one in about 1.5 months!

[@mtb_alan]

Nice! The camera on your is a great stand-in for a coach. Good call. 👍🏽

[@MrGlamis70]

Great video! I will be reaching out to Kevin for training👍🏻

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks!

[@CH-iq3bw]

Kevin knows what’s up. These tips are great.

[@mtb_alan]

Yeah he does! I'm stoked.

[@rclacson1918]

Can you share what’s the settings he did to all your Bikes? I want to learn exactly the way you ride. More power to you 👍

[@mtb_alan]

LOL...that'd be like sharing my underwear preference to help you run like I do. 😆 If you want a good base tuning and don't have access to a rad guy like Kevin, see if you can get your hands on Shockwhiz.

[@daviddyogi8279]

Awesome vid Alan..thanks alao Kevin!!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks David. And indeed...thanks Kevin!

[@TheButlerNZ]

"which... we're going to come back to later..." Is that your catch phrase?

[@mtb_alan]

I’ll tell you later.

[@TheButlerNZ]

@@mtb_alan Déjà vu. q8)

[@nathanmartin6315]

Kevin Aiellow is my neighbor in Rancho Santa Margarita

[@mtb_alan]

Nice!

[@carlosortegon1239]

You killed it on this one! Thanks for the inspiration to get out there and get some progression.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Carlos! I can't overstate how much difference working with a coach makes.

[@MTBRadDad]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing Alan, I can't wait to hit Party Wave and put that to work.

[@mtb_alan]

Yew!

[@sosoblaq]

So the last time I saw Katie in one of you're vids she was riding some dodgy looking hardtail what's she on now why wasn't her new bike day filmed smh

[@mtb_alan]

😆 Would’ve been a good one. She’s her own woman, and she went about buying the Nomad of her own accord.

[@sosoblaq]

@@mtb_alan I did not mean that to sound disrespectful I'm just more than curious to know how she feels about the new bike as compared to old one how she narrowed her bike choice to that bike so put your journalist head on and interview both your female accomplices I think a lot of viewers would be interested in there mtb journey

[@morpheus6d9]

Progress brother 🤘🤙

[@mtb_alan]

💯

[@johnnyeconomopoulos7254]

Great video! Thanks for the tips!

[@mtb_alan]

No problem!

[@50nollieman]

Man can you go over how you even started getting into jumps? Theres just that big mental block of "what if this what if that happens?" and it doesnt help the hospital ERs are so busy these days hahah

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Good point about ERs. I will have to do a video on it when I have progressed a bit more. But I would say start by getting really good at pumping anything you can on the trail. Look for any little dip or contour or whatever. Feel how you can get speed out of that. And then start looking for stuff that has a bit of a face or a lip...or even just a bump and then use your pump on the way in and stay in your attack position on the way out. And if you can find small tabletops especially ones with a really mellow backside/landing, those are great to start getting the feel. Tabletops are really forgiving. Have a look at the points at 9:48 and also see how in Katy's before clip, she's just landing on top of the jump (not clearing it) and is fine. Hope this helps!

[@50nollieman]

@@mtb_alan Oh man thanks for taking the time to type all that out! Im definitely gonna try to pump more small dips. From what it sounds like youre kinda saying that the jumps happen naturally through speed, pump, and body position. Will definitely look out for that. Time to hunt for little table tops hahah thanks a bunch Alan from another Alan! :D

[@mtb_alan]

No worries. And yes...I think the *foundation* of jumping happens naturally. Once you start getting more air, you gotta start building on that foundation, and some coaching or at the very least, a ton of GMBN vids helps. I do kinna suggest GMBN because especially Neil breaks it down really cleanly. If you can't get a coach, also consider checking out something like the Ryan Leech's online courses. 👍🏽

[@50nollieman]

@@mtb_alan oh yeah im definitely trying to hit those little kickers on the side of trails hahah trying to learn drops first then hopefully the jumps come along the way hahah. Whole bunch of thanks to Alan from another Alan haha

[@immortalduffman]

Can you share what exactly he did to the suspension? I have been considering a new bike but maybe I just need to tweak my suspension.

[@mtb_alan]

Sure. We increased the shock pressure by 25lbs., opened LSC by 6 clicks, opened HSR by 4 clicks. Increased the fork pressure by 3lbs., opened up LSC by 13 clicks, opened HSC by 9 clicks, opened LSR by 1 click, opened HSR by 1 click. But the most important thing you can do is make sure your sag is correct and use your damping circuits to make sure that when you bounce on your bike, the front and back of the frame are moving in sync with each other. Hope that helps!

[@immortalduffman]

@@mtb_alan Thanks for sharing. I don't think I have all of those settings to play with on my 2018 AL base Jeffsy 29er. Probably going to upgrade to a new bike soon. Would you be willing to share your thoughts on a small list of bikes I am considering if I posted to the comments here?

[@mtb_alan]

Only if the list is a Bronson. 😆

[@leighpringle286]

Very helpful Alan, thanks.

[@mtb_alan]

My pleasure!

[@hopooba]

👍 well done guys.

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏽

[@RonnRider]

What a coach! That positive reinforcement approach works so well. And that Katie friend of yours is a legend. I can't believe how much her jumping improved in such a short period. Great video bro!!!

[@mtb_alan]

Right?!

[@williexcited]

awesome vid might hit up Kevin soon

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Tell him I sent ya! 🤘🏽

[@TheHooniverse]

Great video! I've been wanting to hire Kevin for a session myself, and this is all the more reason to get on with doing that.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Tell him I said hi. 🤘🏽

[@themiddleagemasher8108]

Great vid dude. But I like to earn the turn 😀. Bike parks are FUN FUN FUN though maybe I’m just doing it wrong

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! I dunno about you, but I find that there or more ways than one to earn a turn. 😁

[@jacobtaylor4571]

How do you figure out which way to turn your bars for a whip if you've never done it before?

[@mtb_alan]

Great question. Find a small jump you are really comfortable on and after your front wheel leaves the lip, turn it one way just a little. See how that feels. Then try the other way. Most people are more comfortable one one side. Then you will find that the more you turn your bars, the more your tail will come out. Just make sure to straighten your bars before you land. Keep in mind that I’m just a beginner with whips, so take my advice at your own risk. 😆

[@jacobtaylor4571]

@@mtb_alan Thank you so much! I'll give it a shot on my ride tomorrow!

[@tacostwowheels4934]

Nice upload

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks!

[@all-starproductions]

Awesome!

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@ThatTutorGuy1]

What mic do you use in the studio? That one we can see when you’re at your house?

[@mtb_alan]

I use an older Apogee "MiC". apogeedigital.com/shop/apogee-mic-96k-for-mac But it's specific to Mac I guess. You can also check out the newer version which nicer and has more compatibility: amzn.to/2BqS1bZ Hope that helps.

[@EskimoMTB]

So rad to see progression for everyone! Yay! Minor tweaks can make a big difference! Let's get Alan to 10k subs!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Yeah, it's a trip how those little changes can make big differences! Yew! 10K is getting closer. 🚀

[@AdamMock]

Man this had me grinning from ear to ear! That wash-out save was awesome! I’m sold... I need a coach.

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Right on, Adam. Yeah...I was cracking up so much after that close call. And for sure, if there's one thing I would wanna gift to every mountain biker, it'd be a day of coaching with a solid coach like Kevin. KZbin how-to's are good, but a coaching session is the sauce.

[@dddd1uk]

Great vid, always a joy to see people taking the steps to the next level, you should try and take some 3rd person footage of you working on your whip each week and put a "road to whippage" montage out at the end of the season, I bet you'll surprise even yourself on your progress :) as ever keep'em coming.

[@mtb_alan]

Good idea! I’m gonna have to get a bigger memory card. 🤔

[@Jasontoomire]

Hi

[@mtb_alan]

👋🏽

[@jfareilla]

When you say whip, do you mean like a tail whip the bmx trick or do you mean something else? New to this stuff, love your videos

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Thanks Jack. I do mean like a BMX trick...but not like a full rotation of the bike. And yes...I know my "whip" is barely detectable.

[@PestanaRacing]

Great video. Kevin’s a great coach and a super nice guy! Highly recommended!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! And totes agree!

[@forester6649]

Hey dude. I appreciate your progression video. This is great and I’d love to take these tips to help my progression. I think with my state of skills now Ill be making strides to get to that level soon. I don’t have a lot of jump or downhill parks in NorCal. I’ll have to make a trip to southern Cal to see where you ride.

[@mtb_alan]

Glad you dig it. Hope this helps. There are a lot of details I left out so that this didn't end up a 45 minute video. 😆 But yeah the basics are there. And if you can get a hold of a Shockwhiz, like rent one from your local shop, it can help get your suspension to a solid starting point. And yeah! Hit up SoCal! Snow Summit in the summer and the valley and beach trails in the fall and winter!

[@victorrafa6540]

This is a great video and perfect timing. Heading up there to ride Thursday will take this and try to improve. Great job Alan.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Victor! It also doesn't hurt to work directly with a coach. I now know first-hand that vids can only do so much. 🤘🏽

[@collinmcballin]

DUUUUUDE THAT SAVE WAS SOOO SICK!!! YEWWWWWWWWW

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Thanks Collin! That means a lot comin' from a ripper like you. 🤘🏽

[@collinmcballin]

@@mtb_alan yeah buddy! Smiles and 2 wheels, couldn't be better

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏽😆 and not dying!

[@jasper_of_puppets]

Nice! I did a group class with Kevin at Skypark last year and have been wanting to do a more private coaching session with him. Your vid serves as a reminder and motivator for me to get to it!

[@mtb_alan]

That's rad! Yeah...I think I'm gonna try to do a half-day 1:1 with him and just work on jumps. And do another session just on technical riding.

[@ashkoninsd]

This vid is awesome! I want to hear everything he’s teaching you! I’m hitting big bear almost every weekend and would love to learn more about the proper techniques.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! LOL...if you wanna hear everything he’s teaching, check out the link to his site and Instagram in the description. 👍🏽

[@stevesmtbvideos4595]

Very informative and well done. I like the tip about staying low and forward in some turns for better traction.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Steve! It's always good to revisit foundations...especially ones I didn't even know about. Ha!

[@jeffriley2502]

Tearing it up. Great job. Just getting into Mountain biking. Early learning stages.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Welcome to the community! 👊🏽

[@ronin550]

It's good to see people want to progress even if it means hey show me the way... Good Stuff!!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! My working with a pro is a long time coming. I gotta do a lot more of it.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Dampening 💦 🤘🏼😂🤘🏼

[@mtb_alan]

😆

[@andyginther8562]

Super sick vid my man! In changing your body position a bit did you experience any new muscles fatigue? When I rode my demo on a large Nomad I was able to change my body position up a bit too. Having a longer reach I was able to lay onto the bike more (maybe not what I was supposed to do). I don't think my suspension was dialed too well because my fork felt harsh as hell and my shock was boggy and seem to bottom out quick. Combining a harsh fork and leaning more onto the bike made for super sore elbows (ongoing issue in the gym). It was a trip though to ride a bigger bike, felt like I was on a semi truck hauling down the highway (compared to my 09 Med Nomad). I think the demo suspension settings gave me a poor assessment of that new Nomad (boggy and harsh). I'm dying to have a pro help me with my suspension set up and riding for that matter. What did Kevin say about your stack height? Curious how Paul's recommendations carried over to your new adjustments. You handled that rear wash on that wood berm like a champ! I think going over on that thing could have made for the gnarliest crash ever! Getting a coach is a total bucket list goal and now one that is going to be bumped up on the list. You guys looked like you hit/felt good gains. Super dope vid man.

[@mtb_alan]

Dag! That's too bad about the Nomad. It def was not set up right. But you were totally right to lay onto it more. The newer geo on those bikes (and most modern MTBs) like it better when you push more into the front-center. Also, I do know that in my Bronson, I had to add a volume spacer in the shock to get it as poppy as I wanted. It sacrificed how well the rear handles up chunk, but I am cool with that. re: stack height. Ah...we didn't get that far into the setup. He did lower Katy's a bit. I am thinking about taking the stack down 5mm though now that the front feels more supportive. And yeah...I've seen some serious wipeouts on that berm. I do think the only reason I slid was because I hit the brakes a little too hard in the dirt and carried some onto the wood with me. That was ice. But yeah man...it was actually a good but hard day. I have never been that tired from riding the bike park. But as you suggested, being in a different position and working the brain more to learn new stuff took it out of me. With getting lower, I def felt it more in my triceps. But my legs were all right. I do CrossFit son! 😆

[@mtb_alan]

Also, again...it was really cool to meet you in person, Andy. 👊🏽

[@kyleh7078]

Great content. I found your channel about two months ago now and always stoked for the new content Monday's.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for the support, Kyle! Just trying to make Monday's a little nicer. LOL!

[@TheRoamingHazard]

I think this is one of my favorite videos of yours because I think it'll help me with some stuff I need to work on in cornering too with body position.

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! Glad you dug it. One thing that I didn't say in the vid is that the majority of your weight should be in your feet. So maybe like 25% hands and 75% feet. I hope that helps, but take that advice at your own risk. And really...you'd be amazed how much difference a day with someone like Kevin can make.

[@TheRoamingHazard]

@@mtb_alan I just got back from spending a couple weeks in Tahoe working and riding and I've improved a lot just having so much access to trails and skill parks out the door or inside of a short drive. And by watching tutorials by people who can do them good and vids like this one.

[@mtb_alan]

Nice! Riding different trails and skills parks are their own kinna coach for sure.

[@bullseye0112]

Alan I enjoy your videos but the close up seems a little much haha

[@mtb_alan]

Eh?

[@bullseye0112]

@@mtb_alan your face looks huge on my big screen TV 😂

[@bullseye0112]

@@mtb_alan that said I always enjoy progressive videos people are so afraid of messing with their suspension but it's good to experiment

[@mtb_alan]

LOL! Sounds like a high quality problem.

[@mtb_alan]

Yeah...I've done a 180 on suspension setup. I've always been skerd to touch my knobs. But I'm touching my knobs all the time now.

[@mdmtb4807]

Awesome video Alan! I’m way behind on jumping and that is great info on body positioning. I’m passing your video on to everyone in our group. We’re also heading back up to Snow Summit in September maybe I’ll run into you again.

[@mtb_alan]

Hey! Thanks! Are you the one who passed the Beginner Guide onto the group? I think I met a couple people from that group. 🤔

[@mdmtb4807]

MTB ALAN Good possibility, I pass most of your videos on to our group. I’m the one that just had my 60th Bday couple weeks ago at Snow Summit. You can check out my channel and see some of our group. I just started the channel so excuse the quality of video’s but I’m learning.

[@mtb_alan]

Oh nice! Yew!

[@henryhester1897]

Excellent video

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Henry!

[@henryhester1897]

MTB ALAN at 68, I’d love to be just 20 years younger. However I can rock Turtle ok.

[@mtb_alan]

Heckin' A, Henry! Stoked you're out there still making it happen. Nothing wrong with doing laps on The Turts! Are you stoked for the new Blue Steel track?

[@SteveHofsaess]

Great Video Alan,, Kyle and April are giving some great Tutorial KZbin videos on body position and improving cornering. By next year, you will be giving lessons once you become a pro

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Steve. I'll check it out. I've learned a lot from videos, but I have to say, there's nothing like having someone work with you on the trail. And LOL it'll be a lot longer than a year before I'm anywhere near coach material. 😆

[@SteveHofsaess]

@@mtb_alan I actually took a private class the first weekend at SS. I learned a lot and I did not have to wait in the 30 minute lines. I had the chance to do 3 runs,, The first run was tutrle to see what skills I needed work on, then we went to Party Wave and finished with Miracle Mile. My jumping skills need lots of work, but my tech was good on Miracle Mile. I will take a lesson with Kevin, so I can ride with you one day.

[@mtb_alan]

Right on! Glad you had a good experience with your coach. Kevin is rad! Tell him I sent you. 🤘🏽

[@erice6416]

Hope I’ll see you there one day!! I need to go back!!

[@mtb_alan]

Yew! Gimme a shout if you see me on the trail. 🤘🏽

[@DerekCross118]

Once again, great content! Thank you for sharing!!

[@mtb_alan]

My pleasure!

[@familylifefirst]

Sweet progression yall!!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks!

[@christianburrell5564]

When you are saying “centered on the bike”, are you not opening your hips into the turns? Every coach I have ever worked with talks about opening hips into the turns.

[@mtb_alan]

Indeed. Every coach teaches that, and it's a useful technique. But knowing how to get low and into the front of bike is a more fundamental technique that I can layer hip movement onto. (4:38)

[@christianburrell5564]

MTB ALAN hmmm...so it’s another tool in the box is what you mean?

[@mtb_alan]

It's the toolbox to hold your other tools.

[@javzee2315]

Great video, good content and good to see you progressing

[@mtb_alan]

Appreciate it!

[@mellissanash7517]

I had to switch tires to improve my confidence as tires I was one were okay. I will probably have to consult a shop to get my suspension more dialed in as I ride a hardtail on blue trails which I am totally happy with.

[@mtb_alan]

Yeah Mellissa, tires can make a huge difference. And I feel you on that hardtail life! That was me my whole first season at Snow Summit. And I had a blast!

[@mellissanash7517]

@@mtb_alan Yeah. Now to find more XC trails out here near Palm Desert.

[@mtb_alan]

Maybe in the winter. 😬

[@thecasualmountainbiker]

Great video! Love the content and format.

[@mtb_alan]

Glad you dug it!

[@bradleyporter8443]

Intro song is so dope

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks!

[@Johnnydammit]

Sweeet!

[@mtb_alan]

Savory!

[@leviwithabike]

First

[@mtb_alan]

Good job.

[@mangler2132]

Hey @MTB ALAN, I was up there this weekend both days and I had a question for ya. I run the same settings on my GoPro hero 8 black and do color grading in daVinci resolve. Do you find it getting washed out a lot with contrast recording on sunny days at summit like this passed weekend? Even with color grading it still looks blown out. Just wondering if you deal with the same when editing.

[@mtb_alan]

Hmmm...I haven't been getting washed out footage. I do seem to get more blown out moments when going from shadow to light though. What adjustments do you make in your color grade?

[@mangler2132]

MTB ALAN I keep an eye on my scopes and adjust the high’s low’s and mid tones, trying to keep them all within range of not hitting absolute white and absolute black. Then usually play around with the saturation and sharpness ever so slightly. The last video I posted was from yesterday. If you got a minute to scope it out maybe you can see if there’s anything you’d change? I appreciate the reply dude!

[@mtb_alan]

Hey Tyler. I see what you mean. I am thinking that the issues are coming from your color grading. I use Lumetri color inside Premiere Pro and in there I turn up the saturation and "vibrance" a bit and also turn black down a little. The scopes are a good reference, but maybe try keeping the whites and blacks further away from the absolutes. Also, is there a setting to make the color grading dynamic? If you have that turned on, maybe try it turned off. I'm saying that because the shifts from shadow to light in your vid seems more extreme than I normally see in GoPro footy. Hope that helps!

[@mangler2132]

@@mtb_alan Right on dude! I'll definitely take a look for grading dynamic, still pretty new to all the editing stuff but i'll poke around and see, might make the investment to premiere pro. I'll definitely keep the whites and blacks in check more, they are pretty close to absolutes. Thanks again for the tips! Hope to see you up there at the park. Keep up the good vids I've learned a lot from the in depth content you bring. cheers! - Tyler

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏽🙏🏽

[@danielespinoza9815]

Third

[@mtb_alan]

😆