How to Pump on a Mountain Bike Tutorial | Skills with Phil

[@austincantwell8874]

What you did on the stairs was the coolest thing I have ever seen on stairs. Keep it UP!!

[@mainzman7239]

Wow, that really was something. Still trying to get my head around how that worked.

[@jeepmanxj]

Instead of pushing down you push out, then pull up. You'll learn it really quick if you grew up riding in a city.

[@IsaiahDannio]

That was wild

[@Specter1031]

That stair climb blew my mind!

[@Idkwhatisthis389]

Me too 🤯

[@SOQUETEEE]

going up the stairs like that! that was crazy!!!

[@LostPilotage]

That pumping up the stairs was masterful. I think you might have accelerated!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

+Brett Goss It definitely felt that way as I was going up, but I think that's just perception. Thanks Brett!!

[@Drotord]

make a tutorial about going up stairs!

[@trevor42699]

Loved when you pedaled through those rollers. Looked absolutely ridiculous! Great video

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Thanks +Trevor Patrick! I may have exaggerated that part a little =P

[@wernerhp]

Love how you go up the stairs at the end of the video. Would be great to learn how to do that.

[@carolaltom9571]

This is the best breakdown of the pumping process that I've found. I still can't do it without losing speed, but I at least know what I need to do!

[@vgorous]

This is the best explanation. Thank you. Hope to try it out tomorrow.

[@utopia2112]

Almost everyone you'll ever explain pumping to has used a playground swingset. Using that analogy when describing getting heavy and light at the right times helps newbies get the concept. Yes, HOW you get heavy and light is different, but where/when you do is very similar.

[@MB-dz5hx]

My favorite part is seeing you pumping up the stairs. Smooth, perfect timing - this is masterclass ! Awesome skills....

[@fulcherjl]

i agree with wanting a jumping vid.....i like to jump, i hit jumps where I can, and most of the time i get lucky but having said that some of my more entertaining crashes and tree hugging have occurred as result of landing jumps off balance/off trail due to how I hit the takeoff. I know my problems include 1-not planning my takeoff 2-not planning my landing, 3-not looking ahead enough and just winging it. And I think only Dr Phil can fix this mess. Great Vids Phil!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

+Jonathan Fulcher haha, jumping is one of the next videos I'd like to create. But I'll only put it out once I feel I can describe it accurately enough. Also, if you're willing to record a video of you jumping from the side, I would love to analyze it to help you. It would also the video. =]

[@stevenfletcher9703]

Best pumping tutorial ive ever seen thanks phil actually think i may be able to do this now. Im the stiff pumper 😂😂 you have shown me where im going wrong.

[@jamesmixon1]

Sooo helpfull!!! 2:35- you actually sped up going UP stairs!!!!

[@piotrlobacz]

More tutorial videos please. You are really good at it.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Thanks Peter! That's the plan :)

[@carsonbrockwell8747]

Great Video As Always! Love how you used the hand pump in the beginning.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

+MTB RIPPS Thanks man, dry videos aren't much fun to watch, I try to keep these entertaining!

[@carsonbrockwell8747]

+Phil Kmetz MTB I will be at Beech Mountain next year the weekend of June 13th for my birthday. It would be awesome if I could meet you! Would make my day!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

+MTB RIPPS Aw man!! I'm not saying I definitely won't be around, but I'll most likely won't be around by then.

[@carsonbrockwell8747]

+Phil Kmetz MTB alright, tell me if you are available. DM me on Instagram and we an talk. My Instagram is @american.freerider

[@str112265]

Awesome as always....

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Thanks tent!

[@lasagna3084]

What he said!! 😁👍🏻

[@Siilentium]

Thank you Phil! I wouldn't consider myself as the target group of your how-to's as I've ridden for quite a while now and got most of it dialed, but I think you are giving very precise tips and good visual help with the videos, so please keep it up :)

[@SkillsWithPhil]

+Silentium Thanks man. It's funny, after I had been racing downhill for a while, I finally started analyzing how I rode and found out that I had no idea how I was doing what I was doing, it just happened. I found that taking a step back really helped. And will do =]

[@Siilentium]

Yup, that's how it always is when you have some skill you just use but never teach to anyone - It's really hard to tell what's happening :)

[@groseselloriquez9567]

a very good tutorial for a beginner like me.. i always want to try pump but doesnt know the method.. much thanks to you sir... a great technique to be practice..

[@Bullitt351]

Pumping the stairs just blew my mind

[@TheSupermanu06]

This is certainly among the best videos I have seen ! At 2:35, you climb 12 stairs in row without losing speed... I really wish you could make a video on this magical trick ;)

[@SkillsWithPhil]

+TheSupermanu06 A few people have asked that. It's more of an advanced skill that I might cover down the line.

[@user-jy7kc5dk2v]

excellent, once again! thanks, Phil

[@R0bothamster]

I love your tutorials Phil, I'm still crap at manuals and can barely bunny hop but will keep at it. Get a jumping one up please.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

That's in the works!! but I've kind of gotten side tracked.

[@R0bothamster]

+Phil Kmetz MTB nice one. weather is awful here in the UK so I can wait a few more months haha

[@ColinBarling]

U Have The Funniest MTB Training Video's Excellent Rider Phil And Excellent Video's Bro Keep It Up Mate.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Now that you know how to pump, let's learn to jump kzbin.info/www/bejne/havWoISKiKuZf80

[@spencerwisdom3232]

Skills With Phil

[@ZACK-vp5fx]

Skills With Phil cen you lern as how to drift the trn

[@muhammadrafif6599]

Thank you, this video is very useful

[@bobgaynor2217]

Thanks for taking the time to make these tutorialsCan you please explain how you pump up stairs?

[@nmelol]

This actually changes everything I knew about riding. I suck lol.

[@danalvarez146]

Great video Phil

[@IIISWILIII]

This video changed the way I MTB. Thanks Phil! Side note, you kinda remind me of White Goodman from Dodgeball - with a hair cut!

[@ypcgnx7766]

just fabulous! thanks a lot Phil :))

[@TacSav253]

Very helpful video!

[@sreybarmi2743]

Hi I am Barmi. I do love your explain how to pump. Anyways, should I use with cleats or not while riding on the pump? Which one is better? Thanks.

[@AA_OnTheEdge]

great video as always

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Thanks man, always appreciate the feed back :)

[@tasmanhayes4187]

Awesome - thank you!

[@jonnyzeta3209]

you have a great channel

[@SkillsWithPhil]

+John Zanjani Thanks John, much appreciated :)

[@gianlucafiore1839]

Can you do a video on how to manual pump please, will really help a lot of people out, including me

[@FortyTwo6x7]

I take it the theory the same on a hard tail ? and would it work on steps lol

[@quesophobia]

can you do a jumping tutorial plz?

[@HoopsnGitfiddles]

Your video locations are perfect! You seem to always find the perfect slope/feature to illustrate your point. Where are they filmed?

[@benjigardner651]

Wtf, that stair thing is rediculously cool

[@chrismcgourty1756]

Thanks dude!

[@olliebell9176]

Hey phil I have two questions. 1: what is your helmet? 2: can you please make a tutorial video on techniques to lift your front wheel up while performing a manual or American bunny hop as I really struggle with this. Thanks heaps, and keep up the awesome work!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

1: +Ollie Bell The helmet I use is this iXS Trail RS helmet - goo.gl/IGbqPA 2: I've been brainstorming ways to describe it better. I think I have an idea that should help out. Thanks man!

[@pablocetlino9365]

My frame is a little big for me (by 2 inches), and I'm a big guy, so does it matter much in this case?

[@daisypowell5548]

can you teach us how to whip

[@keanuvillanueva5770]

Is this the same as cutty?

[@progressive_rider]

Go Phil!

[@estebanjaurrieta5522]

what do you prefer clipless pedals or flats

[@coleroyer4789]

3:37 WTF thats so cool

[@beerenmusli8220]

Wow. Holy Shit. You drove UP stairs. Long stairs, yeaaa but STAIRS. I already subbed, but if not, this would be the time.

[@controll8777]

Could u do the same with a front suspension mtb??

[@braysend1609]

Shoutout to my 26” friends

[@jimgilbert2340]

I am very good at pumping with one foot forward, but barely at all with the other. Is it worth learning both feet or will that not really matter?

[@jimgilbert2340]

Mr850man Thanks

[@VictorCasadomtb]

hi!! how do you pump on the corner?? any special tip for it? thanks!!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

+Victor Casado You can only truly pump a corner that is banked. And it's the same concept just sideways. Think of a berm as a valley, the first part of the berm is the decent, and the exit of the berm is the incline. So essentially, you want to get heavy on the entrance of the berm, and get light on the exit of the berm. The big difference with a berm is that you're obviously going to be leaning over sideways which may take some getting use to. Your tires should be perpendicular to the slope of the berm. So if a berm was vertical You would want to be completely sideways like this |-=|>o For reference, "|" is the berm, and "-=|>o" is the rider.

[@VictorCasadomtb]

Phil Kmetz MTB Thank you so much!!!

[@pmocf4]

I wanna learn how to table!

[@oxford320]

I'm confused how the stair section at the end fit in with pumping and not just "good timed" English bunnyhopping? Not trying to hate, maybe I just don't understand... does their need to be a curve to 'pump' on?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Good question. As I mentioned there's two parts to pumping, generating speed on the downslopes, and maintaining speed on the upslopes. that clip at the end was demonstrating an extreme case of maintaining speed on the upslopes. If you jump over the upslopes (in this case a stair) you can maintain all your speed. So while I didn't generate any extra speed, I also didn't loose any.

[@spencerolson5129]

How to ride stairs?

[@lasagna3084]

Just discovered a BMX pump track near me. Will that work?

[@nikolapopovic4662]

Yes, it will work.

[@TheMatzoman]

is that a trek slash 8? awesome vids btw !!! :D

[@michaluhrin494]

+TheMatzoman It is Remedy 9 2015

[@SkillsWithPhil]

+Michal Uhrín this is correct 👍

[@michaluhrin494]

+Phil Kmetz MTB I got the same one. Acctually you are the first known person I know that owns this bike :) It is great to see what the bike is capable of when in right hands. Keep it coming man!

[@TheMatzoman]

+Michal Uhrín nice bike man :) got the slash 7, awesome bike too :D

[@connerhouston8065]

is that a 29er trek

[@SkillsWithPhil]

it's a Trek Remedy 27.5

[@kn00tcn]

pump up the jam

[@viridae]

Do jumping!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

that should be next if ask goes right

[@brownjulie74]

is it just me or does phil look like white goodman from dodgeball?

[@vanhlas7617]

More tutorials with "fan clips"

[@brandonjensen6503]

Getting air is not the problem...

[@mostlikelywedoitservices6926]

Is it my imagination or the people who make these vids next to never reply to question. They only post content.

[@thecount1001]

so ah, Phil. i ah, guess you're oh.., pretty committed to that facial hair set up eh?

[@QuinnErno]

The Stevie stash Phils a legend chill

[@SkillsWithPhil]

+Quebec Echo Stevie was one of my favorite racers. Positive attitude, and didn't take racing too seriously. His passing hit me hard

[@Hauuy-el1vv]

I can't find the secret :(

[@endurofordaboys1768]

at the very end it says thanks for farting in my bedroom and making it stink as i wright it so maybe its that

[@SkillsWithPhil]

+TD Bikes not that, but I completely forgot about that haha!

[@endurofordaboys1768]

+Phil Kmetz MTB haha im searching

[@Hauuy-el1vv]

Is it that Hailey was wearing ur hat?

[@endurofordaboys1768]

+Phil Kmetz MTB phil i have watched it 4 times and cant find it please help 😂

[@sobreruedasmtb2135]

Anyone else here in 2019?

[@LeonShaner]

LOL'd more than once. Ahahaha haha.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I try to keep it light hearted. Glad you liked it!

[@hunterschreyer6489]

Really sick how to vids, but your face makes me cry.