Why You Can't Roost Your MTB: Common Problems Solved!

[@henrysilver2134]

This is actually the by far the best explanation out there on roosting. I am "new" to mountain biking in the sense that my core basics are on point, but I am ready to throw some style into the mix. Thank you for posting this.

[@kruschrhoades]

I've been shredding for 20yrs. Across America. I've watched all the vids. This. Is one of the best explanations of the nuances of schralping I've ever seen. Subscribed.

[@michaelbell9114]

I was saying the same thing. Every other video somehow doesnt do a great job at explaining the feet position and rolling motions.

[@trillbill9378]

This is by far the best and correct explanation of roosting that I've seen. Subbed and a thumbs up for sure! "Rippin freshies" hahaha

[@NickandKatieMTB]

Best video on the topic that I've seen thus far! Props! 🤙

[@petehoang719]

This was a great breakdown of all the subtleties - you folks nailed it.

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

Thanks dude🤘

[@ytcrazies487]

Thanks, great job explaining and demonstrating!

[@hopNglo]

Great video. Thank you. I’ve been making the “unweighting” mistake. No wonder it seemed so janky.

[@jonathanangieri153]

Proper video boys! Ill take this to the trails next time. Could you please do a detailed instructional on how to do a proper scrub/whip ???

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

Thanks dude! That's definitely something we could look into

[@walthuthagangster339]

Scrubbing is just destroying the berms only do it when your repair it yourself afterwards

[@jonathanangieri153]

You clearly don’t know what a scrub is so move along

[@walthuthagangster339]

@@jonathanangieri153 I know that scrub is a technic to jump low and fast over jumps but here in Germany we understand under scrub brapping.

[@Makavelian97]

This was really well explained. Props!

[@jaimeortiz2158]

Great explanation!

[@gsichtle1]

why is the music so loud??

[@AbidingInTruth]

Best video on this

[@isaacschnitzer9849]

Nice explanation

[@Zara_edits12]

Good video!!!

[@kaluker1]

would you recommend leaning into the turn more than regular cornering so the rear tire can slide up the berm easier?

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

For sure, the deeper the lean the better.

[@fabiovaldesaraneda2012]

great video mate

[@TheWoodbag]

Super sick boys! Note for criticism… slightly due down the volume of the music when your explaining stuff. Besides that fire! Great tips!😎

[@mrichardmoore]

Does the fact I’m on a hardtail have anything to do with my inability to roost? Do you need knobby tires for optimal roosting? Great video btw

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

It makes it a little bit more tricky but stay with it🤘

[@danielepellegrini5025]

best way to go down the trail

[@topspot4834]

Been to Killington, Creek and Thunder probably 50x the past 2 years and still couldn't roost. Jumps, tech, drops, rocks I'm fine with, but berms are by far my biggest weakness. It's a lot different watching on KZbin vs seeing it in person, cause I'm always afraid about going over the berm ... Anyway, built a berm in the woods to practice, and this video has been extremely helpful. Seen a lotta videos, and it's not easy to articulate, but this was definitely the most helpful. And would you be interested in doing a lesson for me and 2 of my friends at Thunder or Killington this season? I was thinking $300 for a half day, but lemme know if interested. Love the videos!

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

Thanks a bunch and yeah for sure, reach out again once parks open up and we'll figure something out.

[@kentwood2914]

Take a look at 1:35...body weight so far foward almost crotch on stem...all the vids of how to do a roost don't describe what they are actually doing. He says, shift weight back, but in videos he's shifting his weight foward.

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

My bad, force is put through the back of the bike which shifts weight forward. That clip is also to a point of being so pitted that form kinda goes out the window.

[@BlastCityOwner]

Yes, please tell us how to ruin berms at Killington...

[@yankislav]

cry

[@donyang3128]

I like how u have the courage to say that ur desperate for subs. Subbed

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

🤣👍

[@DarkauronCZ]

Why is running lower psi cheating? I thought that running lower pressure gives more grip. Am i wrong?

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

Yes but there is a point where the tire will start to fold on itself and break free when it shouldn't

[@DarkauronCZ]

@@ChildrenOfTheLoam aaah. alright. so 30PSI is the sweetspot? had my tires at 25 up until now.

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

@@DarkauronCZ 25 is fine depending on your weight and tire casing, 30 is a bit high honestly but the saying does go, "30 psi in my minions..."

[@DarkauronCZ]

@@ChildrenOfTheLoam yeah, im currently riding on a XC bike (saving up for a proper trail bike) so my tires are pretty narrow and fast rolling. Tried 30 PSI this sunday and its definitely too hard for what im riding. im noticing less grip.

[@maxxian7]

@@DarkauronCZ long travel bike is better for roosting. actually lower psi is not cheating i think.because everybody have different weight and need different tirepressure for roosting.i weigh 60kg and running 25 psi for roosting

[@lhd862]

You guys should build a ski bike

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

We've thought about it for years...this winter could be the one.

[@maxxian7]

for a lighter rider,you actually need a lower presure like me.i weight 60kgs and running 25psi for roosting

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

You're 100% right...the 30psi thing was kinda satire

[@simplydiscgolf8519]

you look so stoned lol

[@arushs121]

Unintentional roosts are alright, intentional makes a rider look like a squid.

[@ChildrenOfTheLoam]

Oh no doubt my guy👍

[@nikstahley2333]

"speeds your friend, and so is commitment" well, the female viewers just left lmao