Quick Hack To Help Tailwhips And Footjam Whips

Hiya, so I suck at footjam whips and tailwhips, one issue I had was my cranks spinning too freely and moving mid-move.
This hack certainly didn't make them easy but it's a big help knowing your pedals are where you left them!
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[@ericm8811]

Hey Ali Clarkson! That microphone mount sounded the best! It works so keep it! Ride ride ride!

[@Darkhalfcustoms]

This is the best sound I have ever heard on your videos and Until you said it was windy I could not tell at all.

[@user-uc3tt8ln5z]

Looked like you were close to landing it ! Don't put yourself down all the time, you have got this easy. By watching your later vlogs it appears you stoppped learning these two tricks, what a shame Ali. YOU CAN DO IT!!

[@ezr168]

I would never have noticed the mic had you not pointed it out. Thanks for being you Ali. Cheers

[@julienherold5171]

I know that struggle. But even more annoying, for me it's the case of bunnyhops. Watched like a thousand tutorials of BMXers, mountainbikers and yours and in my head, I totally know the movement. But when I get to apply it, the technique goes completely out of the window and my limbs end up everywhere. Lately, I seem to get my head around it ever so sligntly, but it's still a long way till I can proudly say I can bunnyhop properly. So I know how frustrating it can be, even more when other people make it look sooo easy. But as you tend to advice, keep practicing. With enough time, enough repititions, I'm sure you'll nail tailwhips, so will I with bunnyhops. Practice makes perfect. Keep on with the excellent content! Best regards.

[@aaron.biketrials]

Its doing it often enough to become muscle memory. More you think about it the more it goes wrong.

[@paul3180]

Bunny hops are my bane too. So simple, yet I can't get all the bits together at once. I guess it's a matter of practice, practice, practice.

[@julienherold5171]

@@paul3180 it's great to hear I'm not the only one struggeling with such a basic skill. But that must not stop us from trying over and over again. I felt practicing manuals along with bunnyhops does help you when lifting the frontwheel over curb height. Have a good progress, mate!

[@aaron.biketrials]

@@paul3180 Manuels are mine. After a while you just get the feel and it happens. More ya try easier it gets. Watching your own fails back works well for me.

[@julienherold5171]

@@Ali_Clarkson that's the reason I like your videos that much. Other than Danny's Videos they give me the confidence that - with enough time and will - I can push my riding skills above my current imagination. You show us that it's okay to fail and encourage us to keep on riding, not taking shortcuts. Without you, I wouldn't even have started with streettrials cause all the highly polished content out there made it look impossible to master. So thanks, man!

[@jordanlewis3790]

That mic setup is pretty ideal now. Good job

[@Darkhalfcustoms]

I'm the same way with all my skills I have studied so many times watching videos to figure out if I've missed something. Its just getting it sorted in my head. My manual and bunny hop are still crap.

[@tomhendo3234]

yo ali sick vid I'm a bmx rider and what helped me learn footjam whips was just do footjam hops around like a sqaure to get used to the balance point then u will be alot better at footjams and used to the balance point whips it helped me anyways.

[@andrewlewis4253]

Oy. I'm 38 and just acquired a Fourplay. I got some catching up to do!

[@Lucky_Stickman]

I know the struggle, I just turned 40 and been starting out

[@dynamicadaptivesolutions1586]

I'm 50, started earlier this year. Takes a LOT longer for things to stick. I have lines completed 100 times out of 1000 tries that I still can't get consistent. Oh well, still fun!!

[@alimantado373]

Im 52 and representing, riding and having fun .... What im representing is my own ego though :) That Hex is beautiful

[@Aljonone1]

Hey thats great to be 50 & have the determination and energy too try things 1000 times

[@jihoonjung5627]

I think your gear set-up works well, not only for crank modification but mic set-up. Your voice is clear without wind noise even though I can see trees are swaying strongly wind behind you

[@djrouge3300]

Sound is great Ali and it's brill that you're taking us with you on the journey to learn new tricks even if you're struggling a bit. Shows the reality, time and effort required. Thanks pal.

[@brandontoxisicity]

Keep at it Ali! You'll eventually land em.

[@DTZinatbakhsh]

Full disclaimer: can't do any trials. But a little brain hack I thought might help: you can pay attention to your pedals while looking at your balance point at the same time. This is really hard but looking where you need to balance is required but you also want to know where the pedal is. Maybe if you had really bright colored pedals it will help you track them without really looking right at them. Like when you see a really bright colored thing in the corner of your eye. Big fan of the channel btw.

[@fennellyj1]

Sound quality was on point, and the mic certainly looks no goofier than having a gopro strapped to the top of your head! Hahaha 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@hemiboyrcbmxerwilliams7599]

The half tapwhip to half cab was the best looking version

[@idontbelieveinpenises1952]

I've seen brakeless BMX riders do 360 footjam wips. They turn the front wheel sideways and pivot in the footjam Wip more.

[@Angus-Bethune]

I feel you on this for sure it took me years before I could do something remotely similar to a pedal kick and I'm still working on it along with pretty much all the core techniques, you are a big inspiration and it's awesome seeing you persevere!

[@the_Monkee]

Been binge watching your vids. Have to agree with the rest of the viewers that your mic set up is way better now. Just started riding again after 20 odd years. Yep im old, but no less enthusiasm. Just couldn't dare do the stuff you guys do. Thanks for the awesome content.

[@Lucky_Stickman]

The new Mic setup works well . I struggle with manuals and hops on the mtb , everything on the flow ( not used enough to feel comfortable) this getting old stuff sucks.

[@felixdeutelus8448]

The sound is really good!

[@ronn_mtb]

Can u make fakie manual tutorial

[@ronn_mtb]

@@Ali_Clarkson waiting for it 🤗

[@Jukofri]

Ali Clarkson yes! 😍 looks so cool when you do them! 🤙🏼

[@TheVacras]

The thing with knowing how to do a trick is always so annoying for me. Learning a new trick seems so easy a lot of times when I watch some videos of people doing it because I can visualize the whole thing in my head and go “yeah that should be doable”. Then I get onto the bike and don’t get anything done at all :D Also you’re so close on landing those hop whips I’ll give you a week of practice till you land one :P

[@AKagNA]

Ali, remember me from your last video commenting that it was annoying not being able to hear your drop and hub noises. Now everything is perfect, you nailed it :D! *More videossss with Danny, Duncan and Fabio*

[@curtaintwitcher1148]

Have to say it was nice to see you looking amateur for 5 mins, made me feel better about not being able to wheelie more than three feet! 😂 😂 You quickly got on top of it though! Proper legend!

[@palazilstail5022]

Sure will you practice these moves Ali.You are gonna be more freestyle rider if you learn them and also in my opinion you will learn these new tricks very quickly.The trick that I want to learn is hook(if it is written like that)and if you have time one day please make a vid or just explain the way that is done

[@vidowings]

Thanks for the tips Ali !

[@tharunshiv]

Nice video Ali! This mic setup is the best, so keep it! And we definitely need a fakie manual tutorial!

[@toast9958]

maybe you could do a detailed how to on footjam tailwhips? :)

[@toast9958]

one thing is landing it :P but you gotta land them ALOT to be able to land them everytime.

[@josiahkaczmarek3409]

Ali you need to get people to get notifications on! 😂

[@greghenderson1362]

Why? And, how??

[@MrMJkingofpop94]

The sound is indeed really good. And I like the video 😅

[@letsgocamping88]

Cracking mic sound. I suggested a similar setup in your mic video. Looks like it’s working for you.

[@49designss]

Clement Moreno showed in one of his videos laying on his back and practicing whipping the bike. My only other thing is I was told just aim for your front pedal and your back foot will learn to just find the back pedal on it's own. That static gap to front was insane though I want to learn those!!

[@priceypr1ce]

Good job my friend! Cool tricks. Thx for the tips

[@jusmellow1]

Put a steel washer behind the rubber washer, that will help keep the shape of the rubber washer.

[@basicbiketrialtutorials5993]

14:15 and now 2020 everybody trying the "futuristic" trick you were talking about XD

[@Poltergits-Lampost]

Love the process 🤜👍

[@aljowen]

The audio is sounding pretty good, if you hadn't of mentioned it audio, I wouldn't have even of noticed it. So good job :) For me, I come from a more pure mountain bike style background, so I didn't learn any tricks and stuff when I was younger. So currently I am working on my wheelies and endo turns. Feels like progress is being made. Just takes some more practice.

[@jameswatson778]

Great video again! The new mic set up is spot on 👍

[@rogerlee26]

Hi, Ali! Sound quality is excellent. Probably you can try insert the microphone in to the hole on the helmet, won’t be weird anymore 😁😁

[@DartWinger]

Awesome!!!! Great sound too! The more I watch you the more I think I need to give this a try. I guess I should start by just learning a track stand eh? lol

[@heez29design]

Try the rubber discs on the Driveside of the chainset. GXP chainsets have around 3-5mm of gap on the axle there. I reckon they'll wear a lot less there and might give it a bit more control. Good work on the mic though.

[@ryanmochrie1]

14:16 that actually looked cool 😲😂

[@philc6820]

The other therm for footjam whips is whiplash, its not as long to say And dont worry about landing on the cranks, logan martin and many other pro bmx riders always are on the cranks

[@th_js]

Great video Ali

[@letsgocamping88]

Think I need a slo-mo of some of these tricks so I can figure out what you’ve done as it happens so fast!

[@LifebyBertie]

Great stuff Ali landing the footjam, mic is sounding awesome...to bad the AF went a little of in the end!

[@josiahkaczmarek3409]

You are the best You got the foot jam

[@josiahkaczmarek3409]

Ali Clarkson your my favorite I personally think your as good as macaskill Don't tell him that 😂

[@dalekemp4319]

just learn to be aware of where ur cranks are and its all good!!

[@andrewsher1]

Just a few things about tailwhip: You probably already seen it from other tutorial 1, Always aim for your front foot and look at the front pedal. Stick your front foot out to catch. Don't even bother with back leg or back pedal. Don't try to step over with back leg. 2. There is a new school catching technique called pinch where you just pinch both legs at the Bottom bracket area that way you don't even have to spot the pedals and if you miss it you won't smash your shin. 3. Key to this trick is actually the hop or the boost if you do them on jump. You use the hop to generate the upward momentum to swing the bike around whilst keeping the bike underneath you. If you do it right you shouldn't even have to in mid air to think about swinging the bike around and keeping the bike underneath. It should be just a quick flick in the wrist. If you have to think about swinging the bike around, keep it underneath you and catching it then you will never make it. 4. I cannot stress enough "Hop" is the most important thing about this trick. The only thing in your mind when doing this trick should hop and catch. 5. Go back to the Nike Tailwhip tutorial. Look at how Garrett Reyonld does his hop whip. It is basically a hop, flick in the arm and catch. You don't have to try to push the bike underneath you. Just hop and catch. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iobQaJ2riL2Ka8k 6. I too struggled over 10 years with this trick. I had to borrow a friend's scooter and learn it on a scooter to help me figure out how this trick work. Hope this help

[@bryn_appleton]

Great video Ail! I'm trying to learn a tail whip on a rocker bmx at the moment, i'm getting there :)

[@fallenhobbit6554]

on my bmx I just tightened the crank bolts a little tigh5ter and it gave me enough friction. But I also have a mid bottom bracket, not a euro

[@henksteenkamp5515]

Nice video

[@dnamovement6448]

Great vlog Ali. Really like seeing the process of learning new tricks as well as the useful hack here and there. Really, really looking forward to your tutorial app! Any idea when it's going to be available? I've got tons I need help with! :) Cheers man!

[@dayleclarke4433]

I’m having a nightmare with bunny hop to rear. One week I can do it and then the next night I completely lose it, it’s then a random amount of time until it comes back. People in the local area think I’m either insane or have severe anger issues with a two foot wall 😂

[@lorindivine5549]

Ali the sound is really balanced and clear. The new mic setup from a sound standpoint seems really good. Slightly off topic question-Do you know the name of the river that is in the background?

[@streettrialbike322]

Nice vlog Ali as always ! ;) I agree, footjam whips with bmx technique are much better in my opinion, it's more nice to watch ! And the microphone looks great ! The trick that I can't do but I really wanr to land it is the barspin... :( Just one thing (if you want of course !), can you watch my last video (Street Trial - Spring 2018) and tell me what do you think of it ? Because you're one of the rider who influences me the most, so if you want, you can tell me what I can do better (or how) to improve myself ! :) And nice riding ! Please persevere in hop whips, I'm sure you can land it ! ;)

[@kecskegurul7436]

Hey Ali,just wanted to know if you are going to do another video with the Flow Plus?Keep up the good work!

[@Jack_Sin_Schlussel]

I have a similar mic setup, but instead of an old GoPro I use and old iphone 4 with the Rode Lav Mic app, its a bit better fit in my pocket and the app has some good settings, but any free recording app should work.

[@timangelico6813]

It might be worth learning tailwhips on your fourplay first since the shorter wheelbase means it's easier to bring the tail all the way around.

[@jakobgurker3049]

Hey Ali! Awesome video as usual. Hope you manage Hop whips soon they look awesome! I recently got myself a Hex and tried gapping over things but bruised my ankle. Any tips on how to gap or how to fix my ankle? ;)

[@Create_o_raptor]

Did you apply (or what ever you need to do) for any sponsorships? You were asking for suggestions a while back on instagram.. any luck?

[@stewartsummerside2971]

Nice video Ali I ride mtb and cannot manual for toffee no matter how much I try I just can't pull it off grrrrrrr

[@tabletop7418]

12:08 is your rotor alive?

[@wogri]

Boy do I share your problem with Footjam Whips (the traditional DannyMcFabio one). I am able to land it about one out of 20 times and still haven't understood why I land it sometimes and why I don't land it...

[@wogri]

and speaking of age (because you mentioned yours in your video): I'm 37. Maybe it's an age-thing...

[@jordanlewis3790]

I just tighten my cranks on more but thats probably a bmx crank thing. I think it worked with my saints and an aftermarket bolt to replace the shitty plastic one

[@baggermaster]

I can't do manuals ... sounds like stupidity, but I can do no handed wheelies or wheelies with crank flips more or less as long as I want, but as soon as I stand up it's game over ... Have a trial bike now, too. It should be easyer on that, than on the enduro bike, so now it's practice, practice, practise!

[@Aljonone1]

I really struggle with pedalkicks, also struggle too try enough times to get it , as well as struggling to bleed magura rim brakes which also makes it harder?

[@rouxenophobe]

look at that shoddy backwards manual ;-)

[@rouxenophobe]

PS: I'd love some slo-mo on the tricks, the first part of the FJTW always looks like an illusion!

[@trialfreak9433]

my cranks are fine but my pedals allways turn so when i land i just roll of... do you have any advice. i tried with rubber but they got sucked inside pedal somehow.

[@philc6820]

You run a 26" bike for sur its going to be harder than a 24" like fabio But you got it just kneed a little practice

[@alimantado373]

Ive tried and tried to get those handlebars Ive been on a waiting list from Tartybikes ...no joy, does anybody have any links to get them?

[@MrSquid-ok1jx]

Try using 2 front wheels

[@Billynomatesmoto]

Put ya shinners on. Commit, you got it.

[@BTB_Works]

I am kinda worried as there are rubber particles next to a bearing ,even tho its a sealed cartrige bearing,hmmm..

[@BTB_Works]

Ali Clarkson yeah, wait,....., im retarded,we are doing trials..... Ok i am officialy retarded.

[@josiahkaczmarek3409]

Lol just keep adding and adding 😂

[@ThisIsBikeTrials]

Love your quote about doing something that's hard because it's more fun. Reminds me of the "Beautiful Idiot" short film (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYPRkqSagrasi5I). Highly recommend it. I've only been riding trials a little over a year now (I'm almost 49). Everything is a struggle it seems, but the payoff of finally pulling off each new thing is its own reward. There's nothing like it. But the things I think are challenging me most are hopping up onto things - haven't quite gotten the side hop / bunny hop / pedal kick yet. In time. With practice, I know I'll get there...

[@bigstan3763]

ты умничка

[@GaryWoods-stunts4life]

You’re not old 🤔

[@GaryWoods-stunts4life]

Ali Clarkson I hope you’re still riding when your my age , I’ve still got loads to learn but not giving up yet 👊🏻

[@bradenelliott7962]

You've got a ton of fight left Ali! And for you Gary 😁 keep those spins going haha

[@GaryWoods-stunts4life]

Braden Elliott lol will do bro 👊🏻

[@kingks3302]

Check out Harry Main

[@MartinDohnal]

Why not run the mic directly to the helmet cam? You'll need an adapter for the 6 (I just velcro it to the gopro mount) but it will make life easier in editing.. sounds great though.

[@MartinDohnal]

Ali Clarkson True, I carry it on a motorcycle helmet so the weight difference isn’t as noticeable, it just eliminates another set of batteries and footage to deal with...

[@kpopRC]

try not to mix natural light with incandescent light. Wonder why your red ish orange on one side and blue on the other? That's why. Video cameras cant deal with different types of colour temps. Turn off your interior lights next time you do this kind of shooting.

[@steezymtb5876]

Do you reckon the difference in bikes is a factor in you not being able to land those hop whips compared to Fabio and John? Don't they ride 24" bikes? Is there a difference in length, weight distribution etc. that makes it harder on a Hex? Not saying you can't land them, you're really close and I have full faith in you making it happen with practice. All those whips just seem really much more casual when bmx guys do them on their 20 inch bikes than when you see dirt jumpers do them on bigger wheels. Just wondering if there is a major difference?

[@steezymtb5876]

@@Ali_Clarkson I see. Guess we didn't get an excuse for you then, off to practice.. 😂 😂 You'll get it, no doubt.

[@basicbiketrialtutorials5993]

and i dont understand how you can do 720 endo also XD

[@jmartyn86]

Will we ever see you back on the comp bike?

[@jmartyn86]

Just invested in a comp bike to work on technique and yeah the feeling is ridiculous. For the street riding have you noticed coming from the Arcade to the Hex geo things to be harder or easier? Hop whip the Arcade? The hex seems to come across as the most capable bike.

[@buhlando]

Ever considered a rubber clamp to keep your cranks in place? They are way more durable and it's easier to adjust their strength... Like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZS2n4RoZdtmh6c&t=205

[@jsquire470]

Legend said Ali would love this comment

[@jamayjamai5726]

👍👍😂

[@seanwelden4284]

You said you don’t think you could do footjams brakeless, the whole reason to footjam is cuz no front brake. Are you using your front brake? If so that’s cheating lol. But hey, way better than I can do.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Quite the video bump! I’ve not watched this since I made it years ago so I’ve honestly no idea what I said but I’ll confirm that I can footjam whip brakeless and it’s one of the main reasons I do it the “BMX” way (forward foot on the tyre) rather than the “trials” way (rear foot on the tyre) as the latter is much more reliant on having a brake

[@anttiharing]

Less talking more riding!!!!!!!

[@G4rg4m31_]

you are just rephrasing the exact same pack that everybody else on KZbin that's a professional writer has already shown off. Maybe come up with something a bit more original for your content.

[@adambcvg]

If you are already able to do it then I'm chuffed for you zykzyk85. The rest of world might and do appreciate his insight into these things. What I have always liked is Ali's determination to practice things until they work and his complete lack of appreciation on how good he already is. Keep up the good work mate, it's really appreciated.