THE SECRET TO MANUALS - BMX BASICS - DEMARCUS PAUL

Manuals are about as essential to riding BMX as it gets. It makes cruising down the street more fun, it makes hills the best thing ever, and it can connect every trick you'll ever learn to every other trick you'll ever learn. We hit up Demarcus Paul, who's known for being rather good at manuals, and had him run through the basics...
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[@Bmxae]

High-quality how to video

[@OurBMX]

:)

[@seanbrandson7047]

what do you mean

[@lobuzz311]

I love these how to videos with Demarcus. He breaks down the process in a good way, and is very honest about the amount of work that goes into dialing in these tricks.

[@Frankenmelon666]

a nose manual video would be cool too! good video.

[@OurBMX]

We're gonna start doing how-to's more regularly, so I'll definitely get one of those done!

[@caketin4216]

@Its Called Trolling 1 year later

[@ww8wv1]

Man… I’m 52 and been riding mountain bikes since the early 90’s. I’m just now getting back into BMX and this video is gold.

[@SRLcolacel]

3:30 what's psi? does anyone know he referred to?

[@xLozeTV]

​@@SRLcolacelpression of tyre. Every tyre is different, for flatland im using 80psi rn but i had 110 psi from the guy i bought and he did skateparks tricks

[@ChiTownGuerrilla]

Seriously smoothest rider ever.

[@JAYFLATLDN]

Dude you where born to teach. best how to's ever. well done Our bmx.

[@bobjalockowitz1568]

Nice and humble guy. Waiting for your upload. Lol its past tuesday.. I want to learn from you..

[@rhondakaradunis4894]

I’ve never had someone explain it that way (don’t set a distance) love it 😍

[@rabitoblanco]

Checking for that video, Demarcus!!

[@irie-dragon]

Good looks on the BMX101...very in depth. 619!!!

[@LP93Mongoose]

Manuals the rail* me* holy shit i cant even keep a straight line 😩

[@jamiecox2506]

What a cool geezer! Thanks man

[@Rick-td5ej]

Best advice thanks bro.

[@kchappelle]

Thanks DEMARCUS, that was great and informative. Looking forward to your bunnyhops tutorial.

[@His.Infernal.Majesty]

The way he explained 👍 very sincere

[@prestochange0]

Demarcus Paul is a celebrity in my book !$$$ Demo !!!

[@mtnhigh]

Happy to be an old fart re connecting with BMX at a time where content as awesome as this is available! Thanks OurBmx!

[@twentytolife4401]

Nice fella🍻

[@epoch-explorer]

one of the most enjoyable how tos i've seen.. didn't even mean to watch this, but this is really good.

[@DeMarcusPaul]

Travis Mathis thanks bro.

[@conwaystern2500]

Demarcus is the man

[@ninjaxandrew]

needed a video with demarcus doing how to back when I was in high school. It would have been a lot easier learning everything

[@OmarRodriguez.]

Best understandable videos I’ve seen bro damn this is really helping me bro💪🏼💙

[@loneleaf5487]

Great job bro

[@atypical_blk_guy]

the steez in your manuals!

[@jimgilbert2340]

Great video! I learned how to manual on a mountain bike, and I've had a lot of trouble learning on the BMX. Hopefully these tips will help me out.

[@daniels6997]

Interesting that you say that cause I was under the impression manualing mtb is harder than bmx

[@jimgilbert2340]

@@daniels6997 It's physically harder, but takes less coordination. It's all about what you're used to.

[@daniels6997]

@@jimgilbert2340 cool thanks for the insight. I am still trying to get it on mtb...never really ridden a bmx

[@Immvnvvl]

@@daniels6997 you really just have to try it

[@lowborncrew]

What a Legend, 2021 and still no videos but has over 600 subscribers 👏

[@loneleaf5487]

I am left foot forward. knowing your footing is important. I love manuals.

[@runthomas]

excellent

[@rob.ny-la]

Building muscle in your arms and legs is key. Experienced riders give great tips. But for beginners you really need to build muscle in your arms and legs. Control is key. Push-ups and squats will get you there quicker. Awesome vid. Great filming

[@marcedwards2464]

Nicely

[@MrDillon2029]

Dude wtf the beginning of vid he manuals the rails twice! Very nice and a sneaky smile at the end lol 😂

[@OurBMX]

Too dialed.

[@GUTI-ps6oy]

That intro is sik bro!

[@markiefresh]

been practicing for a year and im so close1 this helps. thanks1

[@LuXeLoveSlimesCYF]

lil tip is lower your ass down to the tire so youre more stable good luck with them and try'em up a curb or somewhere else than flat ground

[@TheHopson]

LuXe Spain a A lot depends on your height and top tube length too. I’m 6’2”, ride 21” tt, and can’t manual with my ass low or back like most. My arms never fully lock, stay slightly bent and I can manual just fine this way. Everyone has a different way that feels comfortable. Best way to learn is to try different positions til you feel the most comfortable!

[@thatguy5054]

you guys should do more how to videos i like this one because this is a good explanation

[@OurBMX]

Thanks! We just dropped another one a couple days ago...did you watch that one already? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZLOhJKBasuZnqc

[@chryslertechnician3439]

He’s the best

[@WkeyExotic]

I’ve never set a distance goal I usually always set a time goal because the longer I go kinda determines how better I’m getting at manuals

[@rafaelpatrick32]

DEMO is the MAN

[@OurBMX]

Truth!

[@MrScruffybird]

I subbed to him he seems cool

[@kvc2096]

👌🔥

[@StreetDreamzTT]

This dude just manualed a rail wtf 😂👍🏼 great video

[@manoy4335]

the easiest way to learn manual is to learn how to do the bail first before the balance. The hard point maybe is how to got to the center point of your balance but just try and try and try.. That's how i learned manual

[@slept-on_SP]

I love skating but idk why BMX imo the most swag compared to all the other sports... Park or street riding, dont matter lol even the basic tricks look fresh af.

[@OurBMX]

:)

[@rgw1380rw]

What would be the ideal PSI for a man who's weight is between 141-145 lbs?

[@easystyle4747]

Most people tell you to practice by trying to beat the amount of parking spots you last got. It's interesting how he has an opposite kind of theory where you're not supposed to focus on any set distance.

[@masterofnone1481]

I’m at 2 parking spaces 🤣

[@marka.2715]

I need serious help with this. I pulled up really hard and looped out and busted my ass pretty good. Now I am totally gun shy, scared I'm going to bust my ass again. Can't get over the fear now but want to learn to manual. Don't know what to do now.

[@BK-tp3sg]

Legit

[@anthonyp3343]

It's been hard for me to learn it and I feel bad about it but I'm careful to be able to master it, what happens to me is that I turn the bar unintentionally somewhere oh I throw a lot of it and I fall off the bike

[@IgorDz]

If you have a rear brake, don't use it when learning (hand completely off the brake). Let your body do all it can to keep a manual

[@alek8835]

And be prepared to fall on your back lol

[@wallacemaduro1755]

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[@falconx5744]

Correct

[@destroybmxcore]

I learned manuals 15 years ago by using brakes and bitch cranking. I feel its a death sentence if you do that today...

[@DQridesbikes]

What park is that ?

[@TheKurtTribute]

How long did it take for most of you guys to learn? I just bought a BMX (25 years old) and it’s been over a decade since I’ve set foot on a bike, let alone try to do “tricks”. Having fun so far just don’t seem to be progressing much.

[@OurBMX]

It definitely takes time. Manuals are still a challenge for a lot of riders.

[@TheKurtTribute]

Our BMX I appreciate the insight, practice practice practice!!

[@andulasis6283]

awesome video. i have one question tho which i really need help with. nobody responded so far on that subject =/ i tried to manual a few times now and everytime i loop out, i fall and it hurts a lot. i cant get off the pedals, if i jump, it only makes it worse since my feet are on the pedals and i only push the bike even harder away then. practiced jumping off but i dont really know how to. Can anyone send me a video on how to bail it? i really dont dare to practice manuals because of this. i always fall really hard and its no fun at all with no results

[@OurBMX]

Not sure of your setup, but maybe try lowering your seat to make sure you don’t get hung up on it? If you feel yourself about to loop out, don’t lean forward to try to save it while you’re learning. You should be able to get your feet off and not fall. Good luck my dude!

[@SkeddTV]

Over a year now and Demarcus still has zero KZbin videos 😢

[@sole__doubt]

Chain tension would be a great video for yall to cover. As an older bike rider I see that many riders not have their chain set properly and no one ever really covers the topic.

[@facciolite]

It’s just not that important in bmx

[@Jake-ty6ws]

I always loop out on my 10kg death trap

[@SchenectadySlim]

I used to be able to manual. Stopped riding for 10 years. Now I can’t manual for shit. DeMarcus looks more comfortable manualing a rail than he does on flat.

[@electronbeing5473]

Well that's gay good job sucking

[@2for99cents]

electron being bro why are you angry?

[@electronbeing5473]

@@2for99cents lmfao wwf.... get real kiddo

[@SchenectadySlim]

Have fun ageing electron being

[@electronbeing5473]

@@SchenectadySlim its spelt aging, moron. And I am, thanks...

[@cptinjak]

I don't see the link to his channel?

[@OurBMX]

If you're on mobile, the card doesn't pop up. It's in the end card and description, too.

[@cptinjak]

@@OurBMX got it. Wasn't in the description yesterday

[@ziongaming627]

i learned how to manual 8 years ago by full send and not b****ing out

[@Metabee_]

How to bunny hop tailwhip?

[@rgw1380rw]

This guy resembles the hell out of my older cousin Dorian "Freedom" Robinson☝️🤣!

[@gglendonk]

Courage Adam should be the one teaching

[@OurBMX]

Unfortunately we don’t have the budget to fly to Barcelona for a how to video 😂

[@rgw1380rw]

@@OurBMX Balling on a budget is always the best way to ball, my dear boy 🧐. ☕

[@Gblonkers]

So straighten the knees to bring the bike up, and bend the knees to bring it down? I’m 87kg (13.7 stone ish) and stocky I run 85-95 psi. Is that too much?

[@OurBMX]

That PSI is more than enough. You may even lower it to like 60-70 or so and see if you prefer that.

[@Gblonkers]

Our BMX thanks bro

[@DeMarcusPaul]

Yes. You will get it soon. That psi is fine. Just keep practicing!

[@Gblonkers]

DeMarcus Paul cheers man, keep shredding the knar 🤟

[@DeMarcusPaul]

Thanks brotha! You do the same.

[@gps0195]

[@paulpooper2504]

I was getting so good at them, then I broke my leg off of a disaster. Now I can’t ride for 4-6 months, am sure I have to relearn them😔

[@OurBMX]

Noooo...they'll be there waiting for ya.

[@alexlee1087]

Yeah you'd be surprised once you learn something it's all muscle memory.

[@epoch-explorer]

The old saying, "It's like riding a bike" didn't come from no where.

[@nutoriousclown4107]

You broke your leg doing a disaster?

[@caketin4216]

@@nutoriousclown4107 yeah like how the fucj

[@bmxadventures]

Just a shout out, you forgot to post the videos LMAO!

[@joshuam8388]

Who else have odi grips?

[@OurBMX]

Me

[@bmxdestroy]

R. I. P. That shirt collar

[@VonBMX]

How to backwards manual

[@J4swn]

does speed matters?

[@OurBMX]

Go a medium speed that you're comfortable with. Too slow and it will be really hard to balance. Too fast and it will be harder to pull up and it could get wild if you loop out.

[@rkjeffery777]

At first it does, later not so much.

[@ronnychaves585]

Subs in spanish please😂 🙏

[@ArcticNightwind]

He hasn't uploaded anything... sad, I wish he would have

[@Wealthescapeplan]

Been ridding for 4 months an one thing is Manuel everything see

[@masterofnone1481]

I’m at about 2 parking spaces 🤣

[@DeezNuts-tv2hq]

Same. Have you got em on lock yet?

[@masterofnone1481]

@@DeezNuts-tv2hq no lol

[@radflaco3612]

The faster you go the easier it is

[@rkjeffery777]

Not too fast

[@aliqamar1584]

Ye but more easier to loop out too

[@radflaco3612]

....learn how to loop out its going to save you from getting destroyed

[@Snipe-uc8df]

And still just 1 video on his channel lol

[@sebastianfuentes6721]

How can I get over the fear of falling on my butt

[@thSiCKO]

Practice jump out the back of the bike and then land on your feet, that was how i get over it anyway

[@sebastianfuentes6721]

Thanks for the tip I’ll try it

[@rkjeffery777]

Wow I've never had that fear. I even do high speed manuals down bigass hills

[@epoch-explorer]

loop out on purpose a few times and hop off the pedals onto your feet.. it's really easy and you'll start to notice when you're looping and bail.

[@electronbeing5473]

Fall over a few times pussy

[@davecoxx7082]

Bottom line....just ride...BMX!!

[@OurBMX]

Oath.

[@seijeocampo5611]

One year and you dont have any video😂😂

[@tomgold5006]

He still has no content on his channel

[@OurBMX]

Deemo blowin' it!

[@alekhidell4925]

At 5:35 homie... no sir. I'm of the old school riders son. BITCH CRANKS DON'T COUNT! Hahahaha just some old shit talk from back in the day pal. Cool video for kids starting out. But seriously... they don't count. Just like Indiangivers don't count. hahaha.