Vic & Wes MTB

Vic & Wes MTB

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- ABOUT -
Vic & Wes are both Professional Mountain Bike Skills Instructors from South Africa with over 10 years of riding and teaching experience. They travel the world sharing the stoke and love of mountain biking with anyone who wishes to listen to their story and to share in their knowledge and love for MTB Mountain Biking.

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  • @user-by5ju2zz3s
    @user-by5ju2zz3s3 күн бұрын

    Great video, what Is the circle cone radius dimensiones for práctice ?

  • @vicwesmtb
    @vicwesmtb3 күн бұрын

    @@user-by5ju2zz3s thanks for the message! Start with 8-10 ft then see how much smaller you can go. The smaller circle is around 6 ft radius, but once you get it super dialed on can go even smaller. Hope this helps! Cheers!! Wes 👊😎

  • @wrenwic
    @wrenwic9 күн бұрын

    So glad to have found you! Must practice this.

  • @jonpierce2395
    @jonpierce239510 күн бұрын

    Great tutorials and easy to follow, now hitting jumps I’ve been riding around for years 👍

  • @Arbigale
    @Arbigale11 күн бұрын

    Keeep those videos goinggg❤❤❤

  • @arielescarza3288
    @arielescarza328812 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @ksmorgan4
    @ksmorgan426 күн бұрын

    Fantastic video

  • @smithjones111
    @smithjones11128 күн бұрын

    Probably the best video I have seen about riding switch backs. You both do an excellent job of breaking it down to smaller size bites. You earned a sub.

  • @shellyg8617
    @shellyg8617Ай бұрын

    This is one of the better videos for riding switchbacks I've seen. Good job 👍

  • @EMTBAFV
    @EMTBAFVАй бұрын

    You not loosing alot energy bunny hopping off a jump? Seems to be the thing now not loosing the energy from hopping in videos

  • @vicwesmtb
    @vicwesmtbАй бұрын

    Hi there, thanks for the comment! We don’t bunny hop at all when jumping so not losing any energy. We don’t bunny hop off a jump, we load and then unweight (explode) and lean slightly forwards with the bike… this ensures you keep momentum without changing the trajectory off of the takeoff and lip. This is completely different to bunny hopping. Hope this helps! Cheers 🤙

  • @Josephzamd
    @JosephzamdАй бұрын

    Thank you , still landing hard on my Rear wheel. 😅

  • @sinombe101
    @sinombe1012 ай бұрын

    Heya guys this is thee best video..am off to go do some loose rock trails...touching the passion and drive you guys display..many thanks❤❤❤

  • @michelenecrate7569
    @michelenecrate75692 ай бұрын

    Im new to Mtn Biking and I struggle with corners. We arrived in Bella Vista in Arkansas to ride and my new struggle is Perfect Berms and here they are sharp turn berms. Tomorrow I will use your technique and circle back. TY both so much.

  • @bikebudha01
    @bikebudha012 ай бұрын

    Would love to see this video 'amended' to show how to hit drops when clipped in...

  • @lauraperrotta9343
    @lauraperrotta93433 ай бұрын

    Good Evening, Vic and Wes, thank you for the video. Can you tell us the location you were filming the drops, we looking for a place to practice in Gauteng. Weve been to a few bike parks but havent come across a place like this yet😢

  • @jo-andrikoch1424
    @jo-andrikoch14243 ай бұрын

    We miss you here in Jhb 😢

  • @rinky_dinky
    @rinky_dinky5 ай бұрын

    so let me get this straight, i load and explode with my feet , very little to no input from my hands ?

  • @vicwesmtb
    @vicwesmtb4 ай бұрын

    Hiya awfully average, when it comes to unweighting the bike, loading is mostly through your feet, your hands just hold the front wheel up (but not by pulling it up). Don’t pull the front of the bike up towards yourself, the front of the bike is relatively heavy and you will most likely only pull yourself forwards (into a dangerous position), instead of allowing the front of the bike to get light and stay up. Once you start dropping with a lot more speed (high speed) then loading becomes almost negligible, as the speed you carry allows the rear of the bike to clear the lip without the front wheel dropping and causing a “buck” and OTB. In this scenario you can push the front of the bike forwards with your hands to meet the angle of the landing, but this is an advanced manipulation. I hope this helps . Cheers 👊

  • @rinky_dinky
    @rinky_dinky4 ай бұрын

    @@vicwesmtb thank you so much ! With your explanation I can see the spectrum of techniques !

  • @brahmiim589
    @brahmiim5896 ай бұрын

    One of the best jumping tutorials on youtube! I loved your vidfeo and your channel keep it up!

  • @jacolursen1145
    @jacolursen11456 ай бұрын

    Awesome video. Very easy to understand. Thank you. Bloemendal is lekker😊

  • @TommyBlazeHD
    @TommyBlazeHD6 ай бұрын

    Smooth NOT fast was the most important advice. Because smooth = fast. It’s all technique.

  • @vahedi62
    @vahedi627 ай бұрын

    Please make more videos of your mtb tutorials, very helpful.

  • @rodgallardo7123
    @rodgallardo71237 ай бұрын

    Now i know,thanks...

  • @cambahawtv
    @cambahawtv7 ай бұрын

    Will done subscribe ma'am sir!!

  • @ronnel1227
    @ronnel12278 ай бұрын

    yehey!

  • @MrFrescocotone
    @MrFrescocotone8 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video guys, well done!!! 👏

  • @andreamantovani5354
    @andreamantovani53548 ай бұрын

    Best beginner's cornering video ever 😊

  • @WilliamCorderoT
    @WilliamCorderoT8 ай бұрын

    friendly recommendation, get a lavalier mic✌

  • @neilrobertson1345
    @neilrobertson13459 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @Christos.Geo.GR1
    @Christos.Geo.GR19 ай бұрын

    Awesome video. Please make more. Can you make a video about body position focusing on hinging? I saw another coach recently mentioning that we should not hinge. Rather we need to squat

  • @ylana4444
    @ylana44449 ай бұрын

    Great video. Can you do one on steep roll down with semi loose dirt about an 8 footer high. Thanks! Want to challenge this in my neighborhood.

  • @dennisl8602
    @dennisl86029 ай бұрын

    THANKS U GUYS!! JUst got back from the trails. 58 years old, couldn't jump worth a crap. That thing you showed with pointing your chin forward, made everything click. I thought about ski jumpers, what do they do they get over the ski's. So yea man, I felt the back tire in the air!!! Weeeeeeeeeee!

  • @vicwesmtb
    @vicwesmtb9 ай бұрын

    Hi Dennis. Thanks so much for the feedback! We are so super stoked for you! Well done on getting some air 💪😁. It is really great for us as coaches to hear that our advice helps. Take care and ride on 👊😎 - Vic & Wes

  • @leogliceriopamplona
    @leogliceriopamplona9 ай бұрын

    Very helpful good job!!!

  • @RhymesWithPorridge
    @RhymesWithPorridge10 ай бұрын

    This was the first of your tutorials I found and I'm really impressed! Your discussion of technique was exactly what I was taught at a recent clinic, but you include more drills than they did, which should be super helpful. I see it's been four months since you published this so I really hope you do more!

  • @vicwesmtb
    @vicwesmtb10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the awesome feedback!! We are working on the next video and hope to be able to make them on a more regular basis… life is hectic though and making the time is the biggest challenge. But no worries - we will prevail and will soon put another tutorial out. Your words of encouragement mean the world to us . Thank you 👊😁

  • @PVVI2015
    @PVVI201510 ай бұрын

    Very helpful! Thanks😊

  • @rajo7966
    @rajo796610 ай бұрын

    nice! 👍

  • @64chrisg
    @64chrisg10 ай бұрын

    I put off doing a 3ft drop of 1.5 years because it got tin my head and for whatever reason I could not visualize myself doing it. Maybe because it was off a concrete slab...even though there is a series of drops just before it off rocks that I had no issue with, even one that was the same size or maybe even a little bigger. Once I finally committed to doing it, it was once of the easiest drops I had ever done.

  • @dylansalt1
    @dylansalt110 ай бұрын

    Great stuff - doing my first double jumps, drops at age 63 - been MTB xcountry for years though

  • @GarethOchse
    @GarethOchse10 ай бұрын

    Awesome tips. Thanks muchly

  • @Uslace
    @Uslace10 ай бұрын

    How to conquer fear .. yell "YOLO" really loud and then go (:

  • @D6save
    @D6save11 ай бұрын

    Nice video I’ didn’t know I was doing it all wrong But when you said more strength in our legs than arms I realised where I’ve been going wrong 👍

  • @stevenscheller8494
    @stevenscheller849411 ай бұрын

    Great video! If you look at the tree you will go into the tree 😂 so true!

  • @michelenecrate7569
    @michelenecrate75692 ай бұрын

    my husband tells me all the time !~!!

  • @henniecronje2868
    @henniecronje286811 ай бұрын

    This is by far the best tutorial on down switchbacks I've seen. Thank you guys for taking the time. Please let us know where to find those cones. 😊

  • @TheArrowFist
    @TheArrowFist11 ай бұрын

    Good advice, I definitely picked up some tips. 🤙

  • @SoundAndFury1005
    @SoundAndFury100511 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video! What do you use for the practice half circle tubes you are riding over?

  • @geoffgarrett5622
    @geoffgarrett562211 ай бұрын

    No issues with assembly for me kzread.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L but I could see where some might benefit from using an experienced bike assembler/mechanic. I'm an older rider starting back after a 10 year break. This bike exceeds my capabilities and has been easy to get comfortable riding. I'm mostly on easy trails with almost no street riding and have not been disappointed with the performance of the bike. My fitness level is far below what I previously rode with and because of that the mileage is going on the bike slowly. While I'm losing weight slowly, the bike seems to tolerate my 220 pounds just fine. The bike has been used by several family members ranging from 5'5" - 5'9".

  • @walkerbutin5171
    @walkerbutin517111 ай бұрын

    Best vid out there for switchbacks thanks!

  • @matteomaestri3629
    @matteomaestri362911 ай бұрын

    Love this vid! Late to the party, but i have a question: in the video is mentioned that you have to lean the bike using outside hand; would you please elaborate on how does this movement should feel? Should i push directly through the inside of the corner, should i pull up? Thanks!

  • @manjulamail
    @manjulamail11 ай бұрын