Snow Summit Mountain Biking. Partywave to Westridge. How to ride this rad jump line. [ TH03 ]

[@mtb_alan]

⚠ Updated Partywave Westridge trail here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYSZc5SVopaDrbM

[@richardromero6722]

Alan, keep these trailhead videos coming. i really cant wait for this weekend at Summit now after watching these

[@mtb_alan]

Glad you like them! Will do. Yeah...I'm stoked after editing these! 😆

[@ezrastevenson5417]

I’ll be there Saturday

[@mikem4084]

This video literally saved my life. omg the stump almost destroyed me and my bike. i almost DIED. That stump is definitely unmovable. From the shot on your gopro. IT LOOKS LIKE THE STUMP IS GROWING LARGER BY THE DAY. Ok crew, for real now, BEWARE, the stump is out to get you.

[@mtb_alan]

LOL! Glad you didn't die!

[@mikerobertson9787]

Love your cat in the background! Got 4 myself!

[@mtb_alan]

😆

[@danielbroadstock4583]

Binge watching all summit videos. Can’t wait till it opens up again

[@mtb_alan]

Yew!

[@mtb_alan]

If I could only ride one trail at Snow Summit, it'd be Partywave to Westridge. Agree or no?

[@tehachapi9889]

Going Green

[@mtb_alan]

Nice! Dang, I did so many laps on Going Green my first season at Snow Summit. You ever hit Pirates-Plumbers-Fern off the backside?

[@bradleyporter8443]

Partywave to under the bridge to lower miracle mile. Awesome breakdowns of the two trails it’s great way to get to know them

[@MarioJArellano]

Miracle Mile

[@mtb_alan]

@@OfficialGiraffe Guessing you mean Partywave to Lower Miracle. I agree that's a fun one! You get the flow of Partywave and then the chunk of Miracle. Sweet and Sour! Sugar and Spice!

[@evolusd]

Great summary. Watched so many vids before hitting SS last year and realizing how much bigger the features are in real life. This line was the go to most the day.

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Yeah, the GoPro fools us all! And 💯 I can ride Partywave Westridge all day!

[@AdamMock]

Even without riding this, just hearing your approach to riding it has me thinking about other trails. Thanks for all the braking insight on this one!

[@mtb_alan]

No worries, Adam. But hey! Why not get up there and ride it? If I see ya, we can get some laps together.

[@frankmijares7668]

Great video, I like the pausing to explain the braking zones, line choice, very informative.

[@mtb_alan]

Glad you dug it!

[@WJeaimsess]

It was my first time doing downhill ever and after a few runs I hit party wave and absolutely loved it.

[@mtb_alan]

Yew!

[@justicebdone7]

excellent overview with helpful tips on specific sections

[@mtb_alan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Good stuff my dude. These vids are super helpful right now to people heading up there.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Tony! Stoked to hit Summit again!

[@RobertsMoneyTalk]

Alan dope vid!!! The pauses were great I want to hear what you are thinking and doing. It’s a great help for us less experienced riders. So I am totally down for more just like this one !! Great job!! 🤟🏼

[@mtb_alan]

Right on! Hope it helps!

[@andyginther8562]

Thanks for sharing, this is my favorite jam at Snow Summit! I had a new line choice to try. Sadly I only ride there about once a year but it is a highlight! However my lil crew is growing and we might make the get up more. Cleaning all the tables is my bucket list goal!

[@mtb_alan]

No worries, Andy! It'd be rad to meet you when you come out, man. I remember the first time I cleared all the jumps on Partywave to Westridge, and yeah...it was a different world. 🤯

[@marcosmadrazo2440]

Cool riding and story dude! 🌟

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏽

[@davidsebesta6357]

I like the Trailhead production approach a lot. Haven’t seen it before. I think you are really on to something. Lean into it, MTB Alan!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks David!

[@G.crickon]

Great break down ! Thanks ! It’s really helpful especially for us inexperienced riders , love the channel .

[@mtb_alan]

Glad you dug it. And thanks for the support! 👊🏽

[@udontneedtoknow6816]

Nice. Can't wait to go 👍

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! It's big fun!

[@N8MRN]

4:20: Cam McCaul and Kirt Voireis explain this Hip jump very well on Paul the Punter's video from last fall: to go above the lip you have to angle your front wheel out of the corner until you body tilts into the corner to match the downslope. Straighten out the wheel before landing and ride it out.

[@mtb_alan]

Nice! I dug that vid. I'm still learning to counter steer / lean on jumps. But yeah...I def learned from that vid. 🙏🏽 The jump at 10:01 also seems to benefit from a bit of counter steering.

[@skibikehike7364]

Yes, definitely dug! :-) This TRAILHEAD format is fantastic!

[@mtb_alan]

Yew! Glad you dug it!

[@brendanmurphy835]

Awesome series, keep them up!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks, will do!

[@dinkerman27]

That was such a fun day Alan, good times!! 👊🏼🥳🎉🌊🌊

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! 🤘🏽

[@OpeKoney]

You're a quality content machine. 10k is just around the corner. Thanks for the good vibes and the great beats. I'd pay into a patreon just for a list of the music you use. :]

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Shane! 🙏🏽 It's a pleasure to produce the content. Maybe when I hit 10K, I'll spin up a Patreon.

[@kyle9482]

super awesome video !! going to summit for the first time and this is a big help

[@mtb_alan]

Yew!

[@randyramirez423]

Alan, Awesome play by play. I have done that run about 5 times and love the idea of breaking it down. I've actually ran into you on partwave. Anyways great content keep it coming my friend. See you out there soon 👍

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Randy! Oh man...we ran into each other? Did I hurt you? 😆

[@heyguyoffroad]

Another great trailhead!! I must’ve watched miracle mile like ten times. I’ve never hit miracle mile in the past several years but I think it’s time and will study your trailhead and hopefully push through! Thanks man!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Right on. 👊🏽 Ha! But like I said in this one, the trail may be different by the time you ride it. Miracle Mile is a lot of fun once you get to know it better. Good hunting! 🤘🏽

[@Keithmeister9]

Awesome tips, great video Alan 😁🤙

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏽Thanks!

[@michaelgerlach2736]

going to snow summit for the 3rd time during july!!! haven’t tried westridge yet, but love party wave. super excited to try it out!!

[@mtb_alan]

Holly crap! You gotta. Partywave to Westridge, yo! 🤘🏽

[@DCImaging118]

Really like how you talk us through the run. Sub'd

[@mtb_alan]

Right on Derek! Thanks for the support. Welcome to the crew!

[@247Dalvarez]

Alan, this was such a great video breaking down the trail! I didn't even know Summit was opening this year. I'll try n get out there twice a month...Thanks, Danny from Murrieta.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Dan! Yeah, Summit is open...and there's even gonna be a new trail opening soon!

[@benwojcik4439]

Great format, make some more!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Will do.

[@marcellosouza917]

Great video man! Very entertaining to watch.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks!

[@OmeroGuerrero]

Thanks for posting, I’m going up this weekend 🤘🏽

[@mtb_alan]

My pleasure! Maybe I'll see ya up there!

[@iamraaambo_mtb3120]

Nice review man! Looking forward this season🤟🏽😬

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Same here! 🤘🏽

[@iamraaambo_mtb3120]

Maybe i can try to ride or try to follow you get my riding better 😬🤟🏽

[@Richontwowheeels]

Going to hit this for the first time this Wednesday

[@mtb_alan]

Yew! Watch out for fast riders. Some of us get pretty quick on that trail. I've hit a max of 40mph on that trail. 🤘🏽😆

[@beardedmtbr]

Rad rider man, nice work! Loved this, keep it coming!! 10k is yours no issues

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Will do. 👊🏽

[@chuckbeydler8233]

Great video 👍🏿! I would add avoiding the tree just to the right @ 11:04. I was going too fast on that berm which caused me to go wide and hit that tree. I hit so hard that my frame broke. I was having a great day clearing all the jumps and pushing my limits until that point.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Chuck! Good eye. But dang...that sounds cray! Hope you were all right.

[@rahmeen9075]

Great vid keep em comin'!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Will do!

[@RydenDirty]

Dude I want to ride this so bad. This just made me look at my vacation plans 🤘🤘🤘

[@mtb_alan]

Heckin' A! Make it happen! And in case you didn't know, Skypark at Santa's Village is just down the road! 🤘🏽

[@RydenDirty]

@@mtb_alan im so going to cali to do some lift access trails. I want to ride both parks so bad

[@mtb_alan]

👊🏽

[@65ronin-n4y]

LOVE your deal Amigo...I went by you a while back at Santiago Oaks on the beginning of Ridgeline. You were filming and you were like "NICE LINE BRO"....I was like..."Hey I know that guy!" lmao going to Summit tomorrow.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Rich! Ha...I’ll bet you were gapping the steps on the waterfall eh?

[@65ronin-n4y]

@@mtb_alan YUP...Also nice review on Blue Steel at Summit Rode it twice yesterday but fell in love with Miracle Mile...beautiful weather...no crowds nd no wait for chairs...Keep it up Stay Hard

[@syntrax-og]

Do this type of commentary with pauses in other parks! It really puts a lot of things for medium skill riders, like myself, in perspective

[@mtb_alan]

Noted! I'll keep 'em coming. 🤘🏽

[@anthonyy_vivid5438]

Wait these videos are actually hella cool

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Thanks. Glad you dig 'em!

[@glitchman3194]

Enjoy the ride

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏽 Yew!

[@isaacortiz9831]

Great video, thank you!

[@mtb_alan]

👊🏽

[@jaken528]

Nice man. You are sending those big ones..getting better bro! If i see ya out there ill say whats up..maybe ill follow ya down

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! I'm currently knocked down a couple notches after the wrist injury but coming back a little at a time! 🤘🏽

[@allcapsboy9139]

LOVE THIS FORMAT ALSO LOVE YOU BUT MOSTLY LOVE AIRHORN

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Thanks!

[@MTBMOR]

Great Videos!!!! I wonder what changes they will make to the trail this season?

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Yeah...I heard they wanted to make Partywave / Westridge more of a black trail, but I'm guessing that with the new Blue Steel trail, they may not have updated PW WR a bunch...?

[@kaifassett6408]

When he said hello it’s Alan I hope your having a rad day the first time I heard “hello it’s Alan I hope your having a bad day”

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Well, I hope you had a *rad* day!

[@jay-bi7dd]

HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Ok Mr "I hAvE pUrPlE pEdAlS".

[@mtb_alan]

🤔

[@kaifassett6408]

🤔

[@gevons]

Man Jamie needs a sponsor

[@mtb_alan]

Guy rips!

[@eloyduran4470]

These break the trail down section by section typa vids are dope🤟.. but it was doper you added the OG Allen intro in the beginning. That should be mandatory on all ur vida.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Elroy! And thanks for suggesting the same thing again...on a video that has my OG intro. 😑

[@ENigma-mc6xl]

Be there tomorrow, first time at Snow Summit on my Ebike.

[@mtb_alan]

Yew! Do you know if they’re allowing ebikes at Summit?

[@ENigma-mc6xl]

@@mtb_alan yes sir, class 1 Ebikes allowed at Snow Summit. They sent out text last week.

[@mtb_alan]

@@ENigma-mc6xl Nice. Last Friday, I was in line behind someone who had an ebike, and the lifties weren't sure. Good to know.

[@everywherelocal]

nice clip 🤙

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks. Which clip? 🤔

[@everywherelocal]

@@mtb_alan I meant the video in general, sorry 🙃

[@mtb_alan]

everywhere.local I was just messing with ya. 😄

[@everywherelocal]

@@mtb_alan okay, nevermind 😁

[@N8MRN]

Kil-AH-Mitirs: Western Canadian accent prefected 😁

[@mtb_alan]

😆 🇨🇦

[@harryingd2674]

I’m not a pro but I remember someone saying that when you hit a hip jump you move your hanldebars the opposite way. So if you try to turn left in your case then turn your handlebars right and vice versa

[@mtb_alan]

Let me know if that works for you. 🤘🏾

[@harryingd2674]

MTB ALAN I’m still kinda scared to do hips 🙃

[@javzee2315]

Great trail breakdown. I HATE that step up at 11.29

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! LOL! Are you clearing the big jump right before that?

[@javzee2315]

@@mtb_alan yeah. What bugs me is how much speed it kills going off then to barley clear it. I feel like it sucks flow and energy out of the line. Am I alone?

[@chameleonpogono]

You're flying down the trail. Definitely a better rider than I am. What is your kitty's name? I love how he/she just plops down in the corner and starts bathing. Cats are awesome.👍

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Yeah...I was working to keep up with Jaime and Vinny. Those suckers are FAST! Aw man...we love that cat. But in three years, we never settled on a name. She has so much character, and nothing seemed to fit, and now she answers to "Kitty". So...we call her "The Cat". LOL!

[@THESEGMENTPR]

Yes 🙌🏽

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@mtb_alan]

How many of you are freaking out about being stopped in the middle of trail whenever I pause the footy? 😆

[@bry12341000]

Hey man really trying to get into jumping would you recommend this trail for it

[@mtb_alan]

If you're already somewhat comfortable with jumping, can handle high speeds, and steep berms, this trail is a blast and great for getting better at jumps. I do know that Blue Steel should be opening at some point this season, and I will bet that trail will be good for starting out with jumps.

[@bry12341000]

MTB ALAN cool thanks man, actually rode party wave last weekend and it was fun. I’ll have to check out blue steel once it opens

[@A619D]

Im going up there on the 25th of June. Will you be there???

[@yeeher1671]

I just started MTB and I’m 40 next month. Love it, love ur videos. I’m pretty comfortable doing single black diamonds but scare of jumps. Where or how should I start training for jumps?

[@mtb_alan]

Welcome to this rad sport! I started just *after* I turned 40. 😆 Where and how to start training for jumps? This is a whole conversation, but I think you can start by working on pumping. Look for any little dip or bump on the trail that you can pump and gain speed with. If you have a pump track nearby, all the better. Learning the timing involved in pumping is a great way to start. Long pumps, short pumps, pumping through berms, and even working on the flat-ground cutty. The basic idea is to gain a strong understanding of how you can *actively* get heavy then light then heavy on your bike. Hope that helps. I really need to do a video on this.

[@yeeher1671]

MTB ALAN thanks that really do make sense cuz I don’t know how to pump and by riding these last couple of months. I’m able to go faster I just naturally go down on some turns or spots and pick up speed.

[@mikebrookhyser8072]

Great job brotha! I’m headed up in a couple weeks it’s good to know this shit. Thanks

[@mtb_alan]

Glad you dug it! Heck yeah! Happiest place on earth.

[@tman7449]

You mentioned tire pressures. What psi are you running and what psi is too low for you since you said you've had a rim strike?

[@mtb_alan]

I tend to run 28/26. But at the bikepark, I sometimes run 2psi more in both because of the higher speeds.

[@rcranston3]

Alan, If you could pick a trail in either snow summit or skypark for practicing jumping fundamentals, which would you choose?

[@mtb_alan]

Summit: Partywave to Westridge. All the jumps are fully-rollable except for 650b, and it has a go-around. And there are so many jumps with so many different shapes...and no gaps. Snow Summit is supposed to have a new trail called Blue Steel, and it is said to be a more beginner/intermediate trail with jumps. I know nothing about it other than that...don't even know if it's open yet. Looking forward to riding tho. Skypark: for the purposes of learning, I'd say Upper Arrow. You'd think I'd say Neverland, but with Upper Arrow, you can get back to the top pretty quick and make it more of a session. Also, the two tables after the very first wall-ride on Arrow require good technique to clear well. You can't just use speed because that will cause you to over-jump the first one, lose speed, and then case the second one. Hope that helps!

[@sebastiangallo9865]

You coming to summit opening weekend

[@mtb_alan]

Could be. 🤘🏽

[@evanlowe3298]

I'll be there the 13th can't wait

[@roberttemme6162]

Hey Alan, it appears your wrist is 100%. Good onya mate (read with an aussie accent). These video series are a great idea. Although Summit is only open to season passholders right now, I can watch this over and over and mentally learn the trail. I'm sketched out by the jumps because of the speed required so I need to start small and gain confidence. The challenge is to find an area specifically designed with smaller, more gradual jumps that progress to moderate and larger jumps. Do you know of a place like that? Bob T.

[@mtb_alan]

Hi Robert! Wrist is at about 75%. This vid is from last year pre-injury. :) Glad you dig the series. I'll keep 'em coming. I didn't know that about Summit's restricting access to season pass holders. Good to know. As a note, the jumps on Partywave to Westridge are actually all totally rollable (except maybe 650b which has a go-around). It's a great trail for people to learn on. Also, I dunno if it's open yet, but they've been working on a mellower jump line called Blue Steel. Sounds like it's more along the lines of what you're talking about. I'm looking forward to trying that trail out!

[@mtb_alan]

Hey...just checked. Snow Summit is selling day passes. Also Skypark seems to now be selling day passes.

[@roberttemme6162]

@@mtb_alan Thanks Alan.

[@SteveHofsaess]

Was this video taken last year? I hope to ride Snow Summit this Friday

[@mtb_alan]

Yup. Last year. Yew!

[@TuckerParrisTAPForge]

So I (and others I talked too) had a problem timing/ being in the right spot for the last 2 jumps in muscle beach. Seems like u have to really hip/ almost whip (not in my wheel house) the 4th to get the last one right. But the sandpit berm still makes 5 feel sketchy/ slow. Any recommendations on that section?

[@mtb_alan]

Wuddup Tucker! I love this. Yeah...those series of jumps are a little bit of a puzzle. I find it's also about jump 3. I scrub it or kinna manual it so that I have better speed and setup for 4. And I pretty much hit 4 in the center and only lean a little bit to the right. It's kinna like a right-hand version of the second jump after the two wall rides (09:13). But I don't think it requires a whip...just hitting it a bit of an angle. If it is like like a whip, it's one that you never have to bring back because of the turn. I've not really experienced much of the sandpit berm before 5. I hit it pretty far left and early so that I'm higher on the berm and out of the slough. And yes indeed, jump 5 is a vortex imported from Sedona. What direction will I be facing when I come out of it? LOL! It goes from mellow on the left to more steep on the right. I try to come out of the berm and actually go _a little_ across the face of the jump from left to right...out of the berm and towards the center of the lip. But there's still some air-bending that has to happen after that. Hope that helps!

[@TuckerParrisTAPForge]

MTB ALAN thanks brother! Last year it seemed easier, but I’m excited to get it down.

[@mtb_alan]

👊🏽

[@eddier9593]

What's the best day to go up? Im stuck going on weekends at the moment but if I play hooky from work what day should I roll?

[@mtb_alan]

Any weekday should be good. 🤘🏾

[@dylancorbett4278]

Great job! 2 questions, 1. Can you tell me how you drop these step downs, and 2. Do you drop your outside foot when riding berms?

[@mtb_alan]

Good questions. Step-downs: First you want to make sure your speed is good All the step downs on Partywave to Westridge are doable with medium speed. And the motion is pretty much the same motion you'd use coming off of a curb but done more slowly to account for the height of the step down. If you're comfortable you can use a sort of bunnyhop technique to get more air. Foot position on berms: You only need to drop your outside foot if you're also leaning the bike over while keeping your body upright (bike & body separation). When hitting a berm at high speed, you can usually be lined up with your bike while totally leaned over because of the g-force. And in those cases, I keep my feet level. Hope that helps!

[@dylancorbett4278]

Thank you so much, I’m going next month and it’s my first time riding park

[@mariii4608]

Would you recommend a downhill or downhill enduro for this trail?

[@mtb_alan]

Either will be good. An enduro rig is enough bike for Partywave though. 👍🏽

[@FretsMcGee]

You're cat in the background ahaha, also I'm the 200 comment lol

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏽😄

[@boylagz]

Partywave all the way, Westridge blows! Hahaha 😅

[@mtb_alan]

You shut your dirty little mouth about Westridge! 😆

[@dev_IL666]

What pressure do you run your tires at?? And are you running cushcore??

[@mtb_alan]

I run 2-4 lbs. more than I do for trail riding. When I ran a Minion DHF and DHR Maxxterra and with 30mm internal width wheels, I ran 28-30 up front and 30-32 in the back. However, with an Assegai up front and DHR Maxxgrip, I'm trying 28/30.

[@nio731]

This is a great video! I will be trying Tidal Wave next week at Snow Summit. Its goimg to be my first black diamond ever, i cant wait. Is it okay if i go slow or is that make me annoying to others?

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks. Party Wave is a really fun trail, but it's a pretty fast one. You might annoy some people, but try not to worry about it as long as you're not stopping on the trail. When you do drop in, it's best to do so right after a group of faster riders drop in. A lot of times, if a slower rider drops in, faster riders will wait and let the slower rider get ahead some. So, by dropping in right after a faster group, it makes it easier for the next fast group to leave a gap. I'd also suggest riding Blue Steel first and seeing how comfortable you feel with the speed and jumps on that trail. If you're doing good on that trail, then head over to Party Wave. Also know that at a certain point, Blue Steel merges with Party Wave. This happens shortly after you come out of the trees. Make sure and go right there. And after that, you'll come to a rest stop. From there, as you continue on, the trail splits again. Over the bridge will take you to Westridge (as shown in this vid). Under the bridge will take you to both Miracle Mile (black diamond) and Turtle (blue). Do know that Westridge has been updated and has some new big and more challenging jumps. See here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYSZc5SVopaDrbM Hope that helps.

[@nio731]

@@mtb_alan Are you kidding me of course it helps! Thank you for the insight and the advice! Im excited/nervous but have no fear of falling so im going for it ! 😋

[@mtb_alan]

Yew! If you see me up there, gimme a shout.

[@burrellbikes4969]

Hey Alan - could you tell us which mic set up you have? We are looking for a better mic to make voice overs for virtual field trips at our zoo. Thanks!

[@mtb_alan]

Hi! On this vid, I used an older Apogee "Mic" 96k and a pop-stopper (that thing in between me and the mic). But that mic is no longer in production. However something like the Rode NT USB will work nicely especially if you're plugging straight into a computer to record: amzn.to/31WxGFJ. Hope that helps!

[@mtb_alan]

As a note, I also do some post processing in my editing software using (mostly parametric eq and hard limiter).

[@MattyOutdoors86]

Love the content Alan. Question for you- what wheel size do you ride? I’m only 5’5” and newer to MTBing. Would you recommend a 27.5 or 29? Does Tony still ride a 27.5? Thank you sir

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Matthew! I ride 27.5. But I think wheel size is more about what you want out of a bike. Do you have a MTB specific bike shop near you?

[@beardedmtbr]

Can you drop a link for the mic you use?

[@mtb_alan]

Here you go: amzn.to/2AW33p4

[@frothmonster9728]

Hey next time you're up there can you do a video on 10ply

[@mtb_alan]

Not sure I’m the one to do a guide on 10ply, tbh. 😄

[@filsjoo]

Hey Alan! Do you stabilize your footage post production? and are you considering to buy to Go pro max?

[@mtb_alan]

I do no stabilization in post. I have a recent vid on my GoPro set up if you wanna check it out. I have no real interest in the Max as it can’t out put cropped 4K.

[@bigpimpin2635]

what do you think is the minimum suspension you would need to ride summit and trails like this? i have a newer fox float and fox shocks in the front but ive heard that my bike wont be able to hang. i just wanna send it.

[@mtb_alan]

What you riding and how much travel?

[@bigpimpin2635]

I have a specialized camber 29 2018

[@mtb_alan]

Got it. Generally you'll be fine. How much fun you'll have will depend on how strong you are and how good you are at jumping. If you're strong, you can handle the chunk and braking bumps. And if have good jumping skills (meaning clearing bigger jumps and landing smooth), you can handle Partywave to Westridge.. Maybe don't hit Miracle Mile or 10ply. As a note, there is supposed to be a new trail called Blue Steel which is said to be a more beginner/intermediate flow trail. I don't know much about this trail other than it's supposed to be mellower than Partywave/Westridge. But really, take your bike and have fun. I used to ride a 29er XC hardtail with 80mm travel at Snow Summit, and I had a blast. But I stayed off of Partywave, Westridge, and Miracle Mile. 10ply wasn't there at the time. Also, my buddy Katy took her 29er hardtail up there all last season. And similarly, she stayed off the aforementioned trails and rode mostly Going Green and Turtle. She also had fun on the trails on the backside: Pirates-Plumbers-Fern and Fall Line. Hope that helps!

[@bigpimpin2635]

Awesome! Thank you so much for the detailed reply. Definitely going to use all of this when I go. You da man!

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏽

[@motoxrdr4]

What casings do you run on your Maxxis tires? looks like dhf front, you have a dhr2 on the back?

[@mtb_alan]

Correct. I was running EXO on this day. I now am feeling out EXO+.

[@motoxrdr4]

MTB ALAN how do you like the exo+ so far? Worth the extra weight?

[@mtb_alan]

Hard to say. I’ll need to ride more chunky stuff to know. TBH, in multiple years of riding chunky rocky stuff, I’ve yet to slash a sidewall. I am trying the EXO+ more for a firmer tire that’ll allow for possibly lower PSI and a more planted feel over the chunder. As far as weight, I can’t say that I notice. It should be said that each tire can vary in weight a fair bit above or below the advertised weight. The variance from tire to tire is enough to possibly have an EXO weigh more than a Doubledown. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@motoxrdr4]

MTB ALAN I’m the same way. Have an exo out back and slashed one in 5 years of riding. Totally get it about the weight, I’m running a specialized grid trail casing right now and it came in ~100g over stated weight 🤣

[@jvasquezito]

Hey Alan! Jerry here...think I’m good to ride these two trails with my SC 5010 w/ 130mm travel? Just got it and crossing my fingers that I won’t bottom out if I take big jumps. :) I weigh 155-160...

[@mtb_alan]

You should be fine on Partywave to Westridge...maybe get a little rattled here and there. Also depends on how well your suspension and tires are set up. Miracle Mile might be a bit a boxing match for ya but don't mean it can't still be fun!

[@jvasquezito]

@@mtb_alan Would you elaborate a little on "how well" my suspension is set up? I'm pretty green at this point. I will receive my bike this week and will have to set up my suspension on my own. Bought a shock pump for that. I'm trying to soak up as much knowledge about suspension setups. If it helps, It will roll on Ibis Carbon 742s (35mm inner width - tubeless) with Maxxis DHF 2.5 front, and DHR II 2.4 rear. Much appreciated, Alan!

[@Lovtworide]

jvasquezito u can seriously injure yourself or destroy ur new bike, by riding these advance trails if ur not setup correctly, U need race ready enduro bike if u want to have fun. No pun intended.

[@mtb_alan]

That’s a pretty sweet setup. If you’re pretty green still, you won’t be pushing the bike to it’s limit on whatever trail you ride. I’ve what a 5010 can do in the right hands, and it’s a capable bike. Your tires and wheels are good! The main thing is to set your sag correctly. There are plenty of vids on this but basic setup is about 25% sag fork and about 30% sag in the shock. Some people will do a pound of air pressure in the fork fir every KILOGRAM you weigh and a pound of air pressure in the shock for every POUND you weigh. I weigh 63kg which is 160lbs. I put 63psi in the fork and 160psi in the shock. These are just guidelines mind you. Fork high-speed rebound: somewhere in the middle. Shock high-speed rebound: slow, like if you have 10 clicks total, wind it all the way clockwise and the back it out 3 clicks. Basically about one third of the total clicks. This a good STARTING setup. You can adjust from there but if you do, only adjust one thing a little and ride like that for a while before making more adjustments. Partywave to Westridge doesn’t have much chunk so a 5010 should be fun on that trail. Hope this helps!

[@jvasquezito]

@@mtb_alan Oh man this is super helpful, thanks! Can't wait to set it up and ride up there. Hope we cross paths one of these days so I can try to keep up with you. Btw, those guys from SSB are buddy's of mine that I ride with at Glamis (sand dunes near the Mexico border). Vinny is another guy I'd like to chase down these trails. :) Thanks again, Alan! Cheers!

[@OmeroGuerrero]

You mentioned PSI, what do you have it set on your way down?

[@mtb_alan]

I normally run front 26/ back 28, but at Snow Summit, I will run it more like 28/30 or 30/32. But I've got a bit beefier tires this year (Assegai/Minion DHR), so we'll see what pressures I can run. I was running Minion DHF/DHR last year.

[@socalmtb2979]

@@mtb_alan Cool thanks for the info! I'll be there sat & sun, hope to meet you in person, you''ve been my YT mentor since I started riding.

[@mtb_alan]

Yew! Gimme a shout if you see me. 👋🏽

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! I've only gotten to try the new meat on a few runs at Skypark and it was wet and sloppy. Looking forward to hitting Snow Summit on it! Question: do you find that you gotta lean the bike over a little more in turns? Like with your normal lean, the turning radius is a little bigger? It might have just been me or the conditions, but it felt kinna like that on the Assegai.

[@mtb_alan]

Oh yeah! That totally makes sense. I _was_ wondering what the intermediate lugs were for.

[@evanlewandowski6815]

Hi

[@mtb_alan]

👋🏾

[@xodanny2955]

what's your air pressure and rebound like when u go on these type of trails

[@mtb_alan]

I run about 2 more lbs. in the tires. I don't change my rebound.

[@xodanny2955]

MTB ALAN I have my rebound at the fastest setting should I go around middle and I run low pressure on tires for more traction should I generally air up then

[@mtb_alan]

I can't say whether you should run more or less tire pressure without knowing what kind of trails you normally ride or what kind of tires you're running. Re: rebound. Are you talking about your fork or shock? And you have it in the fastest setting? Like wound all the way out?

[@xodanny2955]

@@mtb_alan yea both are at fastest I ride more tech stuff never flown like this stuff or jumpy

[@mtb_alan]

Got it. I am reluctant to suggest anybody make any major adjustments, but in general on flow trails and jump lines, I would run slowish HSR in the shock and medium HSR in the fork. As far as tire pressure, I actually run my tires a tad bit harder, like 2lbs. more than normal. This is because it's more high speed and I want to avoid tire squirm in the berms and hitting my rim on square edges. Also, it's easier to hold speed. As far as traction, if you're hitting the berms early and high, you'll stay out of the loose stuff and will have better traction...basically ride where the dirt is the lightest in color. And across the paver berms, grip is generally really good. All of this is of course predicated on the assumption of good braking and cornering technique. 👍🏽

[@onefast427]

Have you seen any e bikes out there yet?

[@mtb_alan]

Yes. Looks like the park allows them now but I would ask them to be sure.

[@calirailfan0055]

can u do a trail at skypark next like neverland jumpline

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! 😆 That might be a pretty short vid, but maybe I could do a combo of Neverland and Arrow. 🤔

[@calirailfan0055]

MTB ALAN can u camp at sky park i was going to do one daz and night At skylark then I was going to go to snow summit the next day for opening day keep shredding. -Alex

[@mtb_alan]

I know they've been working on the camping at Skypark. Check their website. 👍🏽

[@calirailfan0055]

MTB ALAN i going to ride mammoth this weekend next weekend end i am going to do 2 days at skypark and two days at snow summit r u going to their for opening week at snow summit

[@frothmonster9728]

Hey can you do 10-ply?

[@mtb_alan]

Maybe when the park is open...and when I can offer any useful tips. 😆

[@frothmonster9728]

@@mtb_alan I feel that! the more I rode that trail last season, the weirder and chunkier it got. Will you b there opening day this year?

[@mtb_alan]

Not sure yet...but I will be up there most weekends as long as bikes are going up the lifts.

[@mtbexplorer]

Did anyone notice the dog in the background

[@mtb_alan]

😆 That’s one weird looking dog.

[@mtbexplorer]

@@mtb_alan looks like one is it

[@mtb_alan]

@@mtbexplorer 🐈

[@ransomairsoft506]

Yo my g r u going 2morrow me my sister and my dad r probably going 2morrow

[@mtb_alan]

Hi! Probably gonna be back up on Sunday.

[@ransomairsoft506]

Dope

[@SuperBarbara]

I love you and I paid money

[@SuperBarbara]

Just testing. Ignore us ;)

[@SuperBarbara]

Nested 3rd reply.

[@mtb_alan]

Love you back. Also I am all for testing!

[@SuperBarbara]

@@mtb_alan These are not the droids you are looking for.

[@mtb_alan]

😆

[@hunterpascua24]

Don’t brake before muscle beach

[@mtb_alan]

👍🏽

[@basedwood]

Stop it dude my eyes are bleeding please shave

[@mtb_alan]

I will consider it if you can find a five vids on my channel without the money maker on my face.