Shane Watts Roosting the Skinny Ridge Trail

[@DzlJunkie]

I love living and riding here, it's always cool to see someone like Watts shredding on the home turf.

[@entrluzrnaam]

here in 2024 this is great stuff mate

[@DirtWiseRidingSchool]

Indeed mate!! I'll be hitting GJ soon to go rip Skinny Ridge again!!

[@MotoMadness]

INSANE SHANE!!!!!! WOOOOOOOO

[@DirtWiseRidingSchool]

The actual altitude of the peaks is not that high, but the attitude (the severity and distance of the drop on both sides) is quite significant!

[@bryson_stafford]

I've ridden this and you have to have nuts the size of watermelons to go that fast.

[@DirtWiseRidingSchool]

G'day mate, yeah it is a 200XCW. The front brake definitely does work so much better at slowing you down than the rear brake. Keep on roosting!

[@Rob25001]

I remember when you smoked all the gncc field on a 125..They couldnt figure that one out.Good on ya wattsy..

[@bentley8787]

Right on, thats a perfect single track bike. That trail looks like a blast and you were shredding it proper!! We have a similar trail here in arizona at the wildcat riding area, good stuff!!

[@dirkdelaney]

Nice job Wattsy! Oh and, nice sprockets and rotors too!

[@theunknownrider4901]

best dirt bike video yet

[@rostifardian]

There's a place just like this in AZ where we ride. The hills don't look as tall though (less consequences if ya fall off the edge) but its just as up and down with lots of g-outs and whoops. SOOOOO much fun. Lots more twisty though. This generally seems pretty straight. At the end of the trail there are these massive stand alone hills that require some effort getting up. They've been cimbed so many times there's lots of loose dirt at the bottom and rock at the top. Don't loop out! haha Cool vid

[@DirtWiseRidingSchool]

I have ridden at Beaumont several times and it is awesome, however though there are no trails there that resemble the severity of the Skinny Ridge trail. Search KZbin for the DirtWise Adv #2 DVD teaser and you'll see some familiar So Cal trails!!!

[@DrtBikeMomma]

OMG Wattsy you are CRAZY! Awesome video friend!

[@Caseycallender]

Love this place, lots of fun out in that desert

[@Syzygy77]

I haven’t rode since I was a teenager but I loved riding out there, I never rode skinny ridge though.

[@ChristopherKueber]

thanks! Nice riding, you rip!

[@williamhale7791]

Wow, I've never seen anyone carry that kind of speed on the Knife Edge (what I call it) nice riding man. That trail scares the shit out of me, but I love it!.......Junction Rules!!!

[@NCER999]

that corner cutting at 2:35 is crazy!!

[@DirtWiseRidingSchool]

Yeah mate, they are good reliable bikes, but at that age no doubt some "unusual" things may start to break unlike a brand new bike. Enjoy your new ride, and keep on roosting!

[@DadoBR]

Good stuff! nice riding.

[@domonsura]

Holy shitballs......you completely HANDS DOWN win the prize for being the craziest SOB out there! I am in awe. Seriously. That is the best example of putting your money where your mouth is I have EVER seen. Best bit? "LOOK OOOUUUUTTTTT!"......lmfao

[@ce550]

WICKED GOOD STUFF RIGHT THERE!!! Go get 'em Wattsy

[@crofrog]

Which bike is that Watty's sounds like a 200 :) You think you could upload the braking demo from your dvd where you show front brake, rear brake and both brakes? Some people just don't seem to believe about the front brake.

[@DirtWiseRidingSchool]

Nothing is better than a brand new bike, ha, but your current bike would no doubt be a good ride. Best thing to do is go test ride a shop demo or get someone who has one to give you a short ride - that will give you the answers you're looking for. Go for a 2-5 year old bike (less expensive) if you are going to get one. Keep on roosting!

[@77ericwashere]

Q? I ride a 92 kdx 250 and love it like its my child but ive been thinking of getting a more modern smoker like a husaburg or a ktm smoker. Do u think the a new bike will b massively better than my bike is it worth the 8k investment? Thanks from wa. State

[@mpace58]

OH HELL NO!!! But thank you for taking me on that ride.

[@CKing724]

Awesome, I used to live a few hours from there wish I owned a bike while I was out there.

[@DirtWiseRidingSchool]

Nice edit mate!

[@meuswe]

I was scared just watching. Holy shit!

[@Dylan-180]

Why did you spray lube in ya brakes? does the dust not make them work as well or

[@jtsburn]

spend 1500-2500 on a clean used KTM 300. I rode a 93 KDX 200 from the time i was 15 well into my 20s. in 2004 i got a 00 ktm 300mxc for $2500. Best decision ever. Its a monster. wWAAY more power, more nimble, and the supension/brakes were miles ahead which let me ride faster in more controll. I still ride it, i keep it well maintained and added a steering dampner. A KDX is an awesome bike to master, but trust me you will feel amazing on that 300!

[@kenny1020304050]

you are f in loco bro great vid!

[@jacslc74]

Absolutely nuts!!!!!,

[@zfrilly]

Seems like the bike gets louder but never any faster.

[@glock19gen3]

What is the altitude on the peaks?

[@Daveysir]

Amazing!

[@jimsgasgas]

I rode that once in 2001. Trust me ! once was enough !

[@michaelsteven1090]

seriously, how many riders go down there?..Do you hear stories like once a week?

[@DirtWiseRidingSchool]

I was spraying water from my drink system to cool down the brakes . When you're riding on the edge like that (literally!) you tend to drag the brakes a lot so as you're to stop immediately in case you make a mistake and possibly sail off the side. If the brakes get too hot the fluid can boil which means the brake can't work anymore - that is not good, ha!

[@axialviper]

I'm from Grand Junction, the book cliffs are my stomping grounds, would love to ride with ya if you ever come back through... ya know, there's a mini skinny. Steeper with bigger drops & more narrow..... it's mini because it's a shorter distance.

[@mariogt]

Awesomeeee !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MaxIme555]

is it really that steep or is it the GoPro lens that exaggerates it? Pretty sick riding anyways!

[@DirtWiseRidingSchool]

I went back to check on him....

[@tasok78]

Dude...you're terminal...and its AWESOME !!!!

[@donnanderson42]

Love the 200, I had three of em, Ha! down to two now an 02 and 06. Cool vid! you da MAN! Ha! Donn KTM 200

[@andrarict]

Replace your brake fluid with fluid intended for race cars. They meet DOT 3 and 4 specs. That fluid has a much higher boiling point and will resist the effects of heat preventing brake fade.

[@tedcrum]

Nice vid! (I'll bet you wish you'd aimed the camera higher.) You have a lot of nice ones on your school's site; I especially like the Doughnut Pit, or whatever it's called. Skills!

[@nudeyrocks05]

What the bloke 2:22 doin at the top with witches hats ??

[@evolasme]

use to do that at Ocotillo Wells all the time... fun stuff try if with 3 or 4 of your friends makes it a bit more interesting one thing ill give the guys, he is going really fast doing it.

[@moejoe9360]

You should attend his school and show him how it's done Jason.

[@DJSL485]

Damn that looks fun to do

[@Drewbie_Doo_]

Thats intense!!

[@04enduro]

lol the GoPro normally flattens things out!!

[@bentley8787]

are you riding a 125?

[@Mark147KTM]

Watsy your a character :) love it! Keep sending those rooster tails!

[@TheATKDO]

Shane: Did you stop to help that guy that was broken down on the trail?

[@TheFrisson]

NBD.... Sick!!!

[@Dan-wr8mw]

it's funny how everybody get on here and rips into shane about how "easy" this is or how shit his riding is. What shane does for the offroad community is second to none. plus i bet he could smash 99% of people giving him shit. Respect.

[@crazed13579]

what happens if you stall at 1:45 0_0

[@avatarOfDave]

I am ready to chunder.

[@skrueg1]

Holy shnikes!! Has somebody bum rushed your common sense? I hope, for your sake, your wife doesn't see this video. Or, did she already and "liked" it, cuz I don' t see any dislikes. Regardless, that was pretty awesome. You're NUTS!!

[@DirtWiseRidingSchool]

2009 200XC-W

[@DirtWiseRidingSchool]

You are pretty funny mate!!!!!

[@v4mpireduck]

you sir are crasy.

[@Thiagodt16]

Hi Shane!! Do you know Felipe Zanol?! He's a great Brazilian Rider. Search for " Felipe Zanol On Board Trilha Siriema / Perdidas " here in KZbin. This is an litle OnBoard vid in a classic trail here in Brasil. Hope You Like!!!

[@DirtWiseRidingSchool]

Yep, the steeper the hill the more gas you need to give, but that doesn't mean you actually start going any faster, ha!

[@1mrgasgas1]

NUTZ...NUTZ...NUTZ...KRAZZZZZZYYYYYY

[@orange70383]

The part at 2:35 was cool.

[@nicholasbrandon12v]

It took me like 12 minutes to do this

[@dominique5462]

I love

[@imbored247]

beast

[@WanderlustmanC]

Some Aussie's just don't have fear.

[@spamstanner]

Loooooooonatic!!! Goto luv it tho!!

[@dbkaynewinchester9196]

holy shit thts crazy

[@goruby2]

Whatever you do don't look down

[@88yougurt88]

initiate beast mode

[@jtsburn]

1:52 TOTAL COMMITMENT!

[@presidio0694]

You are a few slices shy of a full loaf....you got some big brass ones though, i'll give ya that.

[@bmcrf250]

he is spraying water on them, to cool them down as they must have overheated.

[@UrubusdoCerradoTrilheiros]

Top.

[@QuittingToday]

2:21 You better watch out you might get hit by his gigantic balls

[@04enduro]

Even too good to make a Chuck Norris joke!

[@n2brexyn]

Fuc*ing awesome!!! :O

[@jlcyamaha]

one of you is going off... i havnt been to this spot, but go pros make some of theese look more nasty than they are.

[@hutchbicycle]

what happens when someones coming at you head on......

[@Wheeliedevil]

That WAS skinny, but it wasn't slow..

[@Jonisg]

Just want to thank you Shane! You are an inspiration for all of us Who´s trying to ride! Have you ever tried riding "Snow tracks" ? I live in Sweden, and this is our Winter riding, and it sucks :D ( Not me riding at this video, just wanted to show, all he says is swearing) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ-8hKWaj656rZI

[@officialWWM]

Accelerating where normal humans would be braking :/ madness!

[@chainsawversustree]

I shit my pants watching this!

[@tannerjacobsen5883]

don't fall...

[@S7Anger666]

This is NOTHING. Great vid but Beaumont is way gnarlier. Look up Beaumont Trail Ride here on youtube. If you find the video with Destin Cantrell, Austin Prida, and Brennan Bennett, those are a couple buddies of mine. Gnarly trails.

[@lit549]

haha,holy shit!

[@rsdman97]

ummm.... holy shit!

[@dominique5462]

Is not first time for you

[@gorylla1]

so THATS why they call it skinny ridge...ok.

[@shaneweldon]

2.22 "Look Ouuut!" :L

[@hedleylamarr7381]

two strokes.....mmmmmm

[@hennessyblues4576]

that trail shouldn't be called "skinny ridge trail" instead it should be called "bulimic ridge trail". one wrong move and your gone.

[@cammaster300]

I'd do it... 50times slower

[@ShaneGray64]

YOU SHOULD COME RIDE W ME SOME TIME AND i WILL SHOW U SOME REAL STEEP HILLS NOT YOUR VIDEO ENHANCED LENS WORK...NICE TRY!

[@boss302gorie8]

and when youve won a world championship you and wattsy can compare trophys