Our Bizarre Method of Riding Rock Slabs...

Today we are going for a hike! Before that, I have unfinished business to settle. Isabelle and I are gonna ride on one of the best slab trails in Nelson! We have been working on slabs in back in Squamish, and we might have weird techniques on slabs...
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[@hobmarg]

I think the chicken wing position is letting you get your torso closing to your stem = more weight on front tire = more braking traction for the same amount of finger strength/lever pull. It forces you to come down/forward instead of back. Funny about the porcupines at the Kokanee Glacier parking, just read about them, had never heard of that before, them biting brake lines and tires!

[@HatefullKilla]

Great video Yuka. You have a special way of telling a story and teaching a lesson at the same time

[@julianmcgregor7949]

Canadian tourism department should pay you Yuka!

[@wordreet]

Great vid Yuka! Yes, you are supplementing your front suspension when you spread those wings.

[@danwebber9494]

Morning Sickness is one of my all time favorites! Such a fun trail.

[@elyhim]

Yuka, You maybe should try Hope V4 brakes. They have bite point and throw adjustments without tools. You can set the bite point further in to the pull and really get the feel you want.

[@shortymtb]

A great video as always , you always make me want to go out for a ride and try my best to overcome stuff that scares me... my current situation means I can' t 😭 but that's beside the point 😀

[@alexashford2693]

for some older brakes they are designed for 2 fingers , I have some old formulas which have so long levers that you have to 2 finger otherwise it's more impractical

[@mikieson]

dont worry about the brakes. However you have to use them to do it right. Whats right for one might not be right for another. I would NOT use my front brakes only down something that steep...AND i wouldnt even go down those hills you did.You were killing it. Crazy!!

[@scotty20040]

“Dropping the kids off at the swimming pool” - lol, a very 🇬🇧 term

[@shortymtb]

I use "Dropping the kids off at the pool" all the time... wonder if it means taking a dump anywhere else in the world...

[@jameskerr7828]

Haha classic! 🤣💩

[@colp9492]

👍😂

[@anonymousaccordionist3326]

Honestly, I have always found that terminology more disgusting and undesirable than just saying it out right.

[@kristynicole6201]

I actually laughed out loud! Very funny! 🤣🤣

[@yikenscot]

I'm a pretty strong guy and I always have two fingers ready on brakes, gives you way more control, don't listen to anyone who says jut use one finger that's a bad technique as you can easily knock one finger off going downhill as you clip a tree...one finger ready and two fingers to take control always. Also decreases forearm pump on DH.

[@ricusserfontein1086]

You girls are awesome Enjoyd your video Beautifull places you get to ride.

[@veganvagabond]

Morning Sickness is my fav! Nice to see you and Isabelle ride it.

[@VanGirlYuka]

Great trail!

[@rascal1234]

Van Girl Yuka haha haha! I thought it was subtle hint to pregnancy!

[@MTBZenMaster]

wow Yuka, awesome work. Those rock slabs are no joke :-)

[@Deebo1985]

You should ask Forbidden for a Ziggy link and run a 27.5 in the rear, you will stop buzzing the rear tyre then.

[@slappdaddy8]

Style Points for VGY - "Dropping the kids off...!" - Right on!!!!

[@cyclicalcycler993]

Get the ziggylink please and mullet up your Druid, its hard for you to move around on the bike with the big wheel in the back... At least give it try! And also for your safety!! Good luck :)

[@jessehill3780]

I’m thinking if your able to use 2 fingers on the lever then the lever itself may be too close to your grip. The closer to the end of the lever your finger is at the more mechanical leverage you have for the brake. So if your not getting the power and your actually able to fit two fingers on the lever then that to me says you have the lever too close to the grip so when your 1 finger braking your 1 finger is too centered in the lever rather than being at the end where the hook is. Just something to think about.

[@Oldfatbeerman]

:-) , I commented on Eric's video that you need to raise your elbows Yuka to gain strength to control the front of the bike and here you are doing it , awesome , I am not claiming I influenced your riding as I know the time fame is way out for that to be true , just happy for you that you are getting your technique right and being more in control and safer on the bike ;-) .

[@masgiver]

Nice tutorial

[@shortymtb]

Watching mountain biking videos while I'm required to isolate for 2 weeks (op on the 27th)... Sunny today and I can't go and ride 😭

[@alexadams2230]

Nice Yuka!

[@Meatparadise_]

Doing good Yuka. Glad you are able to still get out and explore. I am in Victoria Australia and not allowed further than 5km from my house at this point. Escaping on my bike to nearest trails is the only way to get out unnoticed.

[@VanGirlYuka]

I hope you get your freedom back soon!

[@alexadams2230]

Don’t worry yuka, you can do it!

[@gregbly9089]

Ride your own way . And ride with confidence. Glad your warming up to slabs again. Hope you brought cold beer or ice cream when you got to the lake 😀

[@OntheTrailMTB]

Perfect way to do a bike n hike.

[@jonnyseller]

Great video love your content. Just wondered if you thought of putting a 27.5 wheel on the back as this will minimise catching your backside. Lewis Buchanan who also rides a forbidden rides a mullet setup.

[@scblurlt1962]

living the dream guys , another great video

[@robertgary9837]

I went totally bald watching that. You guys have nerves of steel.

[@trailmonster]

Great job Yuka, can't wait to see the Patreon video as well.

[@ilance_v]

Last time I went down a rock slab was when it was ridiculously wet. I couldn't stop and hit a medal pence and cracked my sr suntor suspension forks

[@VanGirlYuka]

Ooops😱 I hope you're okay!

[@ilance_v]

@@VanGirlYuka lol I'm fine now I meant metal fence*

[@razmtb5028]

Awesome video Yuka! Love it

[@fotokonradjanicki]

why don't you use a 27.5 on the back ?? it would help you not to catch your backside on the wheel. Forbiden has an option to run it as an mullet

[@0nurbis]

9:14 you even make the chicken sound ! 😁

[@wpf312]

was thinking endo at 7:11 !

[@Nanobotz]

Great tips ! 👌Well done video

[@blasiusriz8124]

Actually it’s not so bizarre 😄 While we don’t have rock slabs here, they do teach that riding position. Stretch those chicken wings 😄

[@thunderdogproductions]

funny!!!! impressive with the braking but I don't get the benefit of using only the front. I use the front MORE, but i never NOT use the back brake also. you gals are awesome, love your videos, they are like little mini documentaries they way you show and tell them. I am learning how to make my stuff better by watching your channels get better

[@traveltours4055]

today on van girl yuka i ride rock slab!!

[@JamesssWood]

Awesome Yuka. Love your videos 👍🏼

[@barkingmadman1169]

You teach well... very memorable lesson with chicken wings. I will have to try it next time I roll something. I definitely favor my back brake, so I am also trying to get used to more front brake. But wow, I don't know if I can ever get used to ONLY front brake in those rolling situations.

[@VanGirlYuka]

It's very scary but you can practice from small and non-steep rolls!

[@adlar2005]

I love your videos - but I still feel you'd be more comfortable on 27.5

[@emmajackson2606]

Nice yuka

[@100ksubscriberswithoutvids9]

Yuka is 💪 keep making great video

[@Epluribusunom6166]

Love your videos and Eric's🔝🚴🏽‍♀️🚴‍♂️💯🔝🎥👍🤙🤟🤘🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@andizzzz5399]

I love you yuka 🥰🥰

[@peaslaker]

I've followed your channel since your first videos and the progression has been inspiring with your totally authentic presentation. The "wings" thing is a big learning step and it's great you've brought it to life in this video. So many ways of describing technique. For me, I don't think about my elbows; I think about my head. If my head is low, my shoulders are low and my elbows are bent. Fear always makes us want to push our heads away from danger - the phrase of "throwing ourselves into situations head first" is about acting without fear. Mountain biking needs you to be in the right "head first" place on your bike which is contrary to how normal life teaches us. When we face our fear with good technique.... it isn't scary. When we react to fear and abandon technique (arms straight) it is proper scary and reinforces our fear. How can we progress if we try to do hard, scary things with bad technique? Brake levers and single finger braking isn't about strength. It is about leverage. When you use two fingers (unless you have a residual injury), you've moved your strongest index finger to a position where it has less leverage - you have less braking strength. If you're finding yourself reverting to two finger braking there may be something wrong with your cockpit setup or it may be another thing related to position on the bike. Your grips should have even contact all across the palms of your hands. If you have your "wings in", the outside edge of you palm tends to lift away from the grips. Wings out, you will have full palm contact with the grips. You need your brakes to be easy and ready to pull from that position. For small hands definitely work on the reach adjustment and also pay close attention to the amount you reach inwards on the bars. If, in critical terrain or when you get tired, your hands creep in from full width on the grips it is another indicator your brake lever position isn't correct. Can't say I see any of that happening in this video though. Keep up the good (and very entertaining) work!

[@BiiimMeUp]

Nice 🐥 ride, girls ! 🤟💪

[@nielsrooiman772]

Yay

[@marcalmazan5825]

Van girl yuka nice mtb 😊😊

[@solo2racer]

OMG dropping the kids off at the swimming pool has never sounded funnier

[@enzougaz473]

Diggin the chickens !

[@miamiuke]

Loved this chicken wing technique, will use it one day.

[@keirafick6229]

hey, i was wondering if you could make a video requested by me, i was thinking that could you make a video on how you receive packages and mail??

[@thorfreddyadventures6263]

so many up and down in short distance! Is it easy to ride??

[@briansrcadventures1316]

Winnie the Pooh, is watching you?

[@eviltwinke]

What is the deal with the chicken wire and sticks on cars in the parking lot @9:35?

[@brianredahan]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWOshIl3Z5l0m8k (I was wondering too.)

[@Bogdan-le3bk]

Haii yukaa

[@ZillaYT]

What elbow/knee pads do you use?

[@VanGirlYuka]

Knee pads are race face ambush, elbow pads are...fox?

[@DMMTB]

My cat looks like the one at the start of the video

[@VanGirlYuka]

That's Ken's cat! She is sooooooo beautiful and cute ❤️ your cat must be adorable too😍

[@DMMTB]

Van Girl Yuka mine is a boy and he is the youngest fur baby but rules the house

[@brianpulsifer4804]

Non rider here. Why does it matter how many fingers are on the brake?

[@Bushwackerinpa]

1 finger means that 4 fingers are on bars to control bike. Any properly working brake system can be done with one finger.

[@assoverteakettle]

More fingers on the brake lever means less less fingers gripping the bar for control.

[@garyponce52]

hey

[@Nick-wb1xp]

You can try Trickstuff break pads in the front... they are much stronger!

[@mtbjunarell1545]

Hi Yuka! i love your videos. May I know how long does it takes to upload 4k videos to youtube? what camera and software did you use?

[@VanGirlYuka]

We use Gopro 7 and phone cameras to film and Davinci Resolve to edit. It's totally depend on the wifi conditions. It may take 10 mins to 3 hours!

[@metroidandroid]

What do you say at 3:59? you say that a lot - what does it mean?

[@VanGirlYuka]

Yokkoisho! Means a sound of... I'm doing my best!

[@metroidandroid]

@@VanGirlYuka ooh that makes more sense. A while ago I tried google translate and it returned "Destruction!" lmao

[@user-yv8hv9kd1c]

日本人ですか？

[@vjf9156]

Early 🤩

[@TrIpMo1981]

First