MXTV Rider Tip - Deep Sand

Ever wondered how best to tackle deep sand, well in this tip Lee shows you how to do just that!

[@CoachSteve4u]

After 3 crashes last weekend in sand, I wish I watched this first! In my teens and 20s, it was easy.

[@Screaming_Reelz]

Just moved in to Perth WA from UK and SAND is everywhere. Deep rutty sand!!! But he is so right,,,practice and get the time in. Second trip in the sand today and his advice has helped big time. I just need more time in the sand to get confident!!!

[@Belicose777]

My first time riding was in deep sand. I was terrified. A buddy gave me some simple advice. Hug the tank with your legs. I started trusting myself and relaxing, giving throttle when I felt like I shouldn't and all was well. That bike likes to slip from under you in deep sand. The more gas the quicker you can catch traction and momentum is your bff here.

[@Voodoovince41]

That track looks fun! Gotta love sand

[@miksliepins2485]

Thanks! Today was my first day on sand, kinda deep sand and i kept going over handle bars only because i didnt twist throttle enough. Now im watching this video and tomorrow i will try these tips

[@AussieBoss-rj8mf]

I would like to see a video dedicated to tackling steep descents in deep sand.

[@tayloranderson1372]

AussieBoss1337 Lean back, but keep your chin parallel with your bars still, and grip tight with your legs. Always have give it a little throw as you go down hill to keep you front light

[@utahdesertrider1806]

Exactly! It’s a difficult task. But really you have no choice but to grip it and rip it. I got caught riding cautiously in the sand on many steep downhills on Saturday. I went over the bars. Super soft stuff. I really don’t know what the answer is. It totally got in my head, next thing u know I was riding like shit. Just trying not to crash

[@pebimandog1]

Thanks mate, good tips

[@Screaming_Reelz]

Brilliant, thank you. Off to WA in less than two weeks to live from UK, can't wait. Not looking forward to the sand though!!!!! LOL.

[@chap23305]

Not to argue, but if you watch arguably the best two sand riders in the world right now (Tomac and Herlings), they both hang off the back of the bike a lot. Same goes for Anderson, they all ride a bit further back than what is quote "recommended". Of course nobody else is one of those guys, so central is probably what works best for your average mx junky.

[@94visuals]

going to be some good tips for hattah

[@inshanesasylum1]

I just got a cr125, haven't rode in 15 years and never in sugar sand. The first place I went is a MX track in Florida so of course deep sugar sand. Its a BITCH!! You have to go fast and hold on tight for a ride like a bull! Had bike for 2 months and already cleared the main jump on beginners track! : ) And can hold up a slow wheelie for about 4 seconds! Doing GREAT!Then I looked at the amateur track! Amateur as in they still fly 60 feet in the air and do tail whips! One guy rode a slow wheelie on to the track and his first jump did a huge tail whip! LMAO! So much for me doing great! :( Punta Gorda Tracks and Trails is GREAT but beware 2 wheel guys its DEEP SUGAR SAND! And the trail are the same. BEWARE!! Only good thing about sugar sand is its soft when you wreck. And you will wreck if you don't know about sugar sand trust me! Its a whole nother world!!

[@nico3727]

Havent they closed now? Ive never went but only because of the expensive price

[@HockeyMan-kd7yj]

ever herd of Southwick? I ride there!

[@ian9toes]

Dropping the forks in the triple clamps to flush, will make a world of difference as will a steering damper.

[@TheLegend-xk9tu]

Could you do a video on deeeep straight sand ruts

[@verttisyrjala]

Deep sand = lean back and full gas

[@TOMVUTHEPIMP]

You sure as fuck dont lean back in the sand.

[@TonyMontana-we1rs]

@@TOMVUTHEPIMP Bull shit!

[@AMJABAS]

I'm from wa sand riding is awesome fun :) once u get used to it

[@joshuahernandez5490]

the last time I road in soft sand with my Honda 250 I ripped my MCL and had to get surgery and Iam still healing today but I still want to ride

[@Yeah_na]

Practice makes improvement 👍

[@motordude1234]

ive got the exact same gear as him!

[@ItsHijackingPro]

Cool!

[@specializedmtbiker]

fucking best sand riding vid out there!!

[@xdhabib6021]

Deep Sand~Stay In The Middle Of The Seat And Full Gas. 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@deadlytv9293]

I tried this on my 250 and I buried my tire completely into the sand. I was digging for quite a while.

[@cindym7409]

dont be scared of sand

[@andyrbush]

This is great for going fast, but what about when you can't risk a crash and need to go slow. How should we handle slow riding in really powdery dry soft sand, going slowly please?

[@MrChocalatestarfish]

Andy Bush going slow in sand never works the bike grabs all the ruts when you go slow what I would recommend is doing exactly what the video said but not do it as fast just always keep a little throttle on so the front doesn't drive and will sort of float or push through the sand

[@andyrbush]

I am going a bit faster and it does work thank you

[@spiritsofmetal]

I have trouble keeping the throttle open on the straights because I end up going too fast! I am beginner level and new to sand. I presume I should be using just part throttle?

[@mimklive]

There is only one way to win a race, going fast.

[@richardcaballero681]

if you aint first, YOU LAST!

[@soniq71]

Richard Caballero I was high when I said that!

[@KTMSparky]

Am I right in thinking 4ts are better in the sand? Seem a lot easier to ride

[@wasabiemans]

KTMSparky definitely, but if you know how to rail a smoker they're way more fun

[@attackRus]

Like he said, put your time in and you'll get your style in the sand.

[@samreynolds555]

Coolum?

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

Roydin een dieeep seeeeeeeaaaaaanddd

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

Ooooostrayyyalaya

[@bropie9000]

Hold it onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@kronikhd9941]

I was riding and didn't see the sand burm and I fell and burnt my leg on the exhaust

[@brandonlawson4527]

I bet Jeffrey Herlings can tell you guys a thing or 2 about riding in the sand

[@AussieGoPro]

Is this rosebud

[@yourface3154]

In my USA accent, DID YOU WATCH THE FUCKING VIDEO, MATE?

[@wigndushcustomelockedsteel4455]

whats arm pump

[@doobyboy21]

Feeling fatigue and being sore when you get off the bike

[@makyahkreis965]

It REALLY is when you have been riding for a while without a break and you wrist starts to ache from twisting the throttle, squeezing the grips, using front brake and clutch. If it gets really bad you loose control in your wrist and usually let go of the bars and fall off.

[@brettcrochiere9537]

It happens when riding a bike hard. Too much blood goes into your arms than can come out, and you can't squeeze with your hands anymore/use any of your arm muscles

[@hevidevil143]

almost every track in finland is a deep sand track

[@MrTSM53]

Thats not deep sand. thats just sand. Lommel and leirop and tracks like that are deep sand tracks.

[@jackvanderlinden2273]

control freak haha XD

[@TonyMontana-we1rs]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmSYfHqbiMejesU Watch the bullet ride and tell me he doesnt lean back! pshhhh. Sand = tires sinking = leaning back during deceleration = leaning back to bring front tire up during acceleration = LEANING BACK

[@saleens330]

I hate riding in sand...

[@marvinkolb4705]

You stand complete wrong on your pegs... you have to stand with your feetballs... your ankle can move more... footwork is the goal to go fast in bumpy tracks! No hate😏

[@warwickwallace2699]

Bullshit dropping the trottle in sand is nothing like hitting full brakes

[@andrewmcq9239]

Ikr

[@The00MOFO]

Warwick Wallace come and ride in WA mate, drop the throttle in a berm and you will be kissing the front

[@warwickwallace2699]

dan reed bro i pretty much ONLY ride sand i think i know what it feels like

[@The00MOFO]

You must be slow then!! He actually said it's like grabbing a handful of front brake. This guy is a national champ and a very good rider why you think you know better than him? Like I said come to WA and ride, you don't know sand.

[@warwickwallace2699]

dan reed oh shut the fuck up send me your email adress and ill send you videos of the sand i ride in, then tell me i dont know sand!

[@lucashart679]

He's right and wrong