Shout-out to the riders who sacrificed themselves so this video could be made.
@sumipan96 ай бұрын
Learned a lot from this. The collection of wipeouts were really helpfully especially in explaining what caused them. Really hope to see more videos like this! Thank you so much for your hard work on creating this.
@tanneruzzell93345 жыл бұрын
Awesome video RideHub! Thanks for the knowledge of how to attack the properly attack that beast with confidence.
@fueledbycoffee14555 жыл бұрын
Instasubcribe! Awesome vid. Please keep em coming.
@ZephaniahDavis4 жыл бұрын
This gave me a very good understanding of what's going on, and I learned a lot. Thank you.
@RideHubSquamish4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Zeph!
@neilfoster95875 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! thanks for all the tips!! cant wait for more
@rustybaillie3735 жыл бұрын
Superb technical analysis. Maybe that upper slab is a sort of Wall Shot...........
@rezilla13 ай бұрын
This makes me feel like I could actually do this feature (I will never, im a roadie lol). your methodical and logical breakdown of this feature is just great.
@BermUnit5 жыл бұрын
This vid helped me on my recent re-ride. Last time I chickened out and went far left. The next time I was visualizing your advice, rode up and over the spine without stopping, (got a tad slide-y at the transition), but made it down in once piece. It's immortalized on video, too. YeeeW!
@RideHubSquamish5 жыл бұрын
Love it! This is the type of stuff we love to hear - glad the video helped.
@oregonphototrekker88943 ай бұрын
Thank you!! Headed there in two days
@BenjaAdventures5 жыл бұрын
Love the detailed and thoughtful analysis!
@alanbardsley46995 жыл бұрын
Good call easing up on the front brakes through the transition to the new line. With front brakes you have a choice, you can steer or you can brake. You can't do both!
@RideHubSquamish5 жыл бұрын
Hey Alan, while it's tough it can still be done. We teach some methods of brake modulation at both slow and high speeds and while cornering so riders can feel the different reactions and control changes. Its helpful when you can put the time in to pattern the good behaviours.
@alanbardsley46995 жыл бұрын
@@RideHubSquamish Agreed that it's possible, but that's a more advanced skill. For newbs I prefer to keep it simple and have them focus on either braking or steering. After they have it ingrained that braking affects steering, then they can work on modulation.
@kendyck15 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and great tips, this is exactly where I met you a few years ago. I have ridden this many times using your recommended line but also avoided it many times having seen a wide variety of crashes and picked people up at the bottom. I also like riding just the 2nd part these days without the off camber first spine, still gets the adrenalin up there! More videos like this please for other slabs in Squamish and how to ride them when I get back on my bike from injury rehab!
@RideHubSquamish5 жыл бұрын
Don't worry, there is more to come!
@mtbjuky5 жыл бұрын
Great breakdown and explanation
@garymcnally41125 жыл бұрын
Yo mad dog..very impressive..I think you found ur calling..skys the limit bro
@leetlau5 жыл бұрын
Good message on getting coaching
@SonyaLooney14 жыл бұрын
So awesome and well explained! I've crashed off this one and haven't done it since!
@RideHubSquamish3 жыл бұрын
We definitely need to check this one off with you Sonya!
@cmccoy5405 жыл бұрын
Great video and solid explanation!
@jeepsandmtbs25135 жыл бұрын
Love it. I look forward to the next one!
@SoGoMTB5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips and an awesome video! Can't wait to nail it come July.
@RideHubSquamish5 жыл бұрын
It's already July!!!
@SoGoMTB5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha...dropping in on 24th. First thing first to collect the much delayed SORCA t-shirt😁
@khai61015 жыл бұрын
I'm FAMOUS!
@simontappin96735 жыл бұрын
Great video Matt. When I first saw that feature I thought WTF! Now I just know to avoid when damp!
@RideHubSquamish5 жыл бұрын
Hey Simon, it is definitely one of the more intimidating features. The wet comment is an interesting one because none of the principles change, except the position of the "Breakaway Point". When the rock is wet, this makes the tire breakaway earlier so you need to modulate earlier. Because of that, your exit speed goes up quite a bit so keep it under control before the corner is more difficult.
@3xplorenz865 жыл бұрын
I don’t think the GoPro effect quite gives that feature justice! Super tech feature that took me some goes to nail it. Nice video guys!
@RideHubSquamish5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's always hard to capture the size of the rock, but we also thought the second shot right at the beginning made it look "proper"... Haha!
@3xplorenz865 жыл бұрын
RideHub Squamish so true!! Loved entrails. I must return.
@SeanKozak5 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Merci RideHub!
@stephenkrause60593 жыл бұрын
Rode it for the first time today, thanks for the tips. I broke it down into two parts. I rode the bottom section first a couple of times and then I rode the top and stopped just after the transition a couple of times. Then I put the two together. I still need to practice on the feature a couple of more times, as I still am not entirely confident of the feature, but it was fun thanks to the great video you made.
@RideHubSquamish3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear! Confidently getting on to the second rock is the key here, and then slowing it down before the exit.
@hobmarg5 жыл бұрын
One other tip: run fresh Maxxis Minion/Assegai 3C MaxxGrip compound tires :)
@RideHubSquamish5 жыл бұрын
So in this video Matt was running a nearly bald e13 LG1R front tire and a new e13 LG1+ Semi slick in the back. Just changed the front to a new LG1R Mopo yesterday and it is super tacky!
@hobmarg5 жыл бұрын
@@RideHubSquamish Hah right on. Might be getting a new bike with e13 tires (TRS Race front TRS Plus rear). Curious to try em out.. I have a hard time not running DHF MaxxGrip front and DHR II MaxxTerra rear - or Assegai up front.
@RideHubSquamish5 жыл бұрын
Tires are a pretty religious thing for riders. You find something you like and you stick with it. However there are some cool companies doing cool things so I took a step outside my comfort zone and tried something new. I was very impressed and have a new normal!
@BermUnit5 жыл бұрын
That's my jam right there.
@arselihp5 жыл бұрын
Nicely done--subscribed. A minor point--I struggled to process the pop-up text while also listening to the narrative. I'd prefer to be getting info from only one of those sources at a time.
@RideHubSquamish5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Phil - we are going to try and keep the information stream a little less inundating - Let us know if the latest video on the Leave of Absence Wood Roll down kzbin.info/www/bejne/rInMeKuebtmIfsU is better - we kept the notes to themselves this time.
@crandallcrute39185 жыл бұрын
Great video - thanks! And yes (from a comment below) - instasubscribe!
@tallndorky6 ай бұрын
I've tried this twice. . . both times in the rain! It did not go well. I was probably getting too far back. . .
@bramjw4 жыл бұрын
What would you say are good other slabs to do to prep yourself for this feature? This has a good mix of steering and highly skilled braking. Would be nice to practice on some less committing stuff to dial the techniques. Thanks for the videos!
@RideHubSquamish4 жыл бұрын
Hey Bram, the challenge with this move is that there is really nothing like it (of lower consequence) in Squamish, so you have to practice a couple different moves to prep yourself. One of the best skills for this is brake modulation. I would begin by practicing slowing the bike down on slabs like Room With a View or Boney Elbows. If you can learn to slow down quickly to a near stop, mid-slab using really good braking technique and body position, that will help greatly. The other drill I would practice is emergency braking on loose dirt and gravel, which will teach you to modulate the brakes when the tires start sliding.
@StudBar5 жыл бұрын
LOL go pro effect. Rode that thing its nasty
@RideHubSquamish5 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the more sniper moves in town - we are always amazed at how many people will attempt it but will shy away from easier stuff (like steep slab descents)
@bkcalpine3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I coach MTB as well in VT! I’ve been looking for good BICP style breakdowns of features! Thanks!