Wade Simmons Teaches the Fundamentals of Drops - Pick-A-Part, Episode #8

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  • čas přidán 2. 05. 2022
  • Wade Simmons and his trusty trail sidekick, Luna, head to Fromme to give us a quick session on how to do drops. Progressing through different types and heights of drops, the Godfather gives you all the tools you need to safely and confidently hit any drop - from choosing your favourite line to the difference between natural and built-out drops, learning how to spot landings, and more.
    Whether you’re a beginner gearing up for your first drop or a seasoned rider looking for more hang time, there’s something for everyone in the latest Pick-A-Part video.
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Komentáře • 117

  • @thecakeisalie7070
    @thecakeisalie7070 Před 2 lety +25

    Love this mentality! "You're human. You go down stairs. You jump off of picnic tables." 🤘
    More please!

  • @jcnbw01
    @jcnbw01 Před 2 lety +9

    When me and my buddies started getting into freeriding in the late 90s and early 00s, Wade was our hero. One afternoon when one of us got bootleg copies of Kranked 1-4 (because we were all students and broke as hell) we must've had those videos playing 24-7 all summer, every summer. We'd get stoked watching Wade do awesome lines, impossible trials from Ryan Leech.. they all inspired us to do crazy shit in our neck of the (urban) woods. My hero.

  • @jconearth6686
    @jconearth6686 Před 2 lety +12

    i was 74 and was still dropping in on the North Shore [ easier ones like Floppy Bunny etc ] but did CBC, and a few others up on Whistler [ did a lobotomized drop on 'Joyride' aaaacckkkk ! ] Loved Burnaby Mt; and and my fav was Mach Chicken between Gibsons and Sechelt [ def had some bash ups but absolutely loved it all ] BUT, had 4 strokes AFTER i stopped riding [ sold my tricked out Transition Bottle Rocket, and with no exercise to burn all the sweets and crap carbs i was eating i had 4 Minor strokes from clogged arteries - anyway, managed to heal myself with change of diet and Nutraceutical supplements - the Pharmaceuticals work quickly but are absolute crap for long term and creates more of the same and worse problems - if i could afford to i would ride now at 78 with very little issues [ i did buy an Ebike but not a DH Ebike [ yuck ] so...i can dream ] meantime, thank you Wade for the memories [ i do have a few videos somewhere on CZcams and Facebook...

  • @christian__sullivan
    @christian__sullivan Před rokem +3

    I'm 44 and been riding MTB off and on since I was 13 .. these vids are INSANE. Already learned 2 things 10 mins in! Wades knowledge and skills are Great! Amazing to see him still have the passion after all these years. Loved watching him NWD and Anthill Films! #godfatheroffreeride :)

  • @OnMyMemoryCard
    @OnMyMemoryCard Před 2 lety +3

    The Godfather nails it!! Always a treat to watch him ride!

  • @flyindutchman2022
    @flyindutchman2022 Před 2 lety +18

    Loving these pick-a-parts with Wade...but man I would love to see another comical commercial someday soon too! Wade is hilarious when he's 'acting' in ads. Anyways, thanks Race Face MTB for putting these together.

  • @velocity324
    @velocity324 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This is the first drop video that I've see that actually explains the correct technique and actually demos it on a sizeable drop. Thank you!

  • @PaddyMcQueen
    @PaddyMcQueen Před 2 lety +4

    Classic Simmons video, can listen to him for hours. Clean techinc. Always impressed on how a good suspension is fundamental to sustain your skills. Great video as always! I will Pay gold to ride with him!

  • @darrenbarlow5759
    @darrenbarlow5759 Před 2 lety +4

    Glad I found this channel man. I'm 53 y.o and picked up my first mtb (hardtail) 2 days ago, so I have a lot to learn!

    • @RaceFaceMTBtv
      @RaceFaceMTBtv  Před 2 lety +1

      Welcome aboard the mtb pedal party train! Have fun out there!

    • @tylerdurden4289
      @tylerdurden4289 Před rokem +2

      Have fun but don’t take unnecessary risks. Build your skill set up slowly and attack features with confidence, there’s no shame in giving something a miss if you’re not feeling it that day. If you can’t visualise yourself doing it then just leave it until you are ready. I’m slightly younger than you but definitely found I don’t bounce as well or heal as quick as I used to! 😂

  • @keifer25ful
    @keifer25ful Před 2 lety +4

    damn this guy is great at explaining and very personable

  • @henrym5908
    @henrym5908 Před 2 lety +3

    Great to see a how-to video from a long time shredder who actually understands what he's doing. can't emphasize enough about staying neutral over the bike. too many riders hang off the back and get bucked as a result and I've been calling it out for years now...

    • @corail53
      @corail53 Před 2 lety +2

      He is the godfather of mtb for a reason.

  • @BenjaAdventures
    @BenjaAdventures Před 2 lety +2

    Loving this series as well. Wade does a great job breaking things down and explaining in relatable ways. Also, he's clearly just a good dude.

  • @jx5012
    @jx5012 Před 2 lety +11

    Wade’s videos are so good! He presents the skills in a way that give you the confidence that you can do it too.

  • @sandstonewarriors
    @sandstonewarriors Před 6 měsíci

    Best video on drops Ive watched

  • @wilshore
    @wilshore Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you so much to Wade and the race face team. This is the best explained instruction on how to do big drops.

  • @murphykim9074
    @murphykim9074 Před 6 měsíci

    One of the best that can explain in such good sense to the normal riders.... thanks Wade!

  • @therealjohnnyhalliday
    @therealjohnnyhalliday Před 2 lety +2

    Luna!

  • @SnowShackboy
    @SnowShackboy Před 2 lety +27

    Dude kinda feels like the bob ross of mountain biking. That was sweet

    • @michaeltiffe6341
      @michaeltiffe6341 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Well he is the Bob Ross. The Godfather of FREERIDE and all.

    • @baxterjackson1603
      @baxterjackson1603 Před 5 měsíci

      Don’t speak of the Godfather like that.

    • @SnowShackboy
      @SnowShackboy Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@baxterjackson1603 Bob Ross is god tier. It’s a compliment if anything 🫡

  • @twowheelsondirt
    @twowheelsondirt Před 2 lety +13

    Great video, definitely one of the better ones on drop technique. BTW, I use the same demo/analogy when I teach of hopping off a curb or ledge without the bike on how the kinesiology(human movement) is the same.

  • @YaddaYaddaDa
    @YaddaYaddaDa Před 11 měsíci

    Did my first decent sized drop today after watching this video. Thanks!!

  • @HectorMartinez
    @HectorMartinez Před 2 lety +2

    I'm only navigating urban streets but somehow I feel I will use this. Terrific video!

  • @O1D4
    @O1D4 Před 2 lety +7

    I'd take Wade on all my rides if I could! :D

  • @Bigmountain73
    @Bigmountain73 Před 2 lety

    One of the best things on the Internets... thanks Godfather

  • @robertog3875
    @robertog3875 Před 9 měsíci

    I love how in the "spotting the landing" section at the crater Wade almost runs over the hapless jogger at the end of the landing! Thanks for keeping that in the edit! It happens!

  • @MarioXcore1
    @MarioXcore1 Před 6 měsíci

    Love it, recently started doing bigger drops. Thanks for the tips Wade!!

  • @clerince
    @clerince Před 2 lety +2

    I hit the Scapulator last fall! Went for the "tactical case" approach. About as big as I'll ever attempt.

  • @Kingsoupturbo
    @Kingsoupturbo Před 2 lety +2

    Really helpful! I've been compressing to lift the front but not pushing it out as much, its nice to roll in slowly and lift the front rather then come if fast and count on momentum to keep the front end up, especially when the ride in isn't exactly straight, nothing quite like the terror of hang-time thats more then you expect, 1/2 a second can feel like forever when you end up going deeper then you'd planned!

  • @bikeninja956
    @bikeninja956 Před 2 lety +1

    little school trip from the legend... that last drop tho...#sweatypalms.. eek.

  • @SleeperAvant
    @SleeperAvant Před 2 lety +1

    Legendary! Thanks Wade!

  • @ricardogarcia6184
    @ricardogarcia6184 Před 2 lety

    Love this guy! Thanks for the info, first mtb and I’m hooked. Love the community

  • @AdrenalineIsLife
    @AdrenalineIsLife Před 2 lety

    Yes! Another great vid. Thanks!🙏

  • @johannesrink3211
    @johannesrink3211 Před 2 lety +4

    What a Legend. Would be Grate to Hit the trails with hin 👍🚵

  • @aw7049
    @aw7049 Před rokem

    Best Mtb video on drops I’ve seen !! Good stuff

  • @brickstar123
    @brickstar123 Před 5 měsíci

    Excellent tuition thank you,that big drop was sweet,very nice

  • @jefflee7704
    @jefflee7704 Před rokem

    Inspired by your explanations and videos. True rider bro

  • @pascalsantej664
    @pascalsantej664 Před 2 lety +2

    Great clip!!! Thank's a lot 😎👍🏽it's perfekt to make my jump's better 🙌🏽 Cheers

  • @victorrosario4109
    @victorrosario4109 Před 9 měsíci

    What a Legend. Awesome teaching video. Can't believe you are still sending it like that. Sweet my dude.🤙🏻

  • @psclassy1123
    @psclassy1123 Před rokem

    Can remember one fall night at the Cove bike shop (1990s) Wade was putting on a handle bar on a new bike I was picking up. No one else was in the shop that night so we had a good talk and he told me that a free riding film was premiering at a club that night and if possible I should go watch. He was in it and was hoping this free riding thing would take of in the bike scene.

  • @dongoat4232
    @dongoat4232 Před rokem

    Amazing vid!

  • @BlackRail33
    @BlackRail33 Před 2 lety

    Great video. Learned a ton!

  • @markmckenney4534
    @markmckenney4534 Před 2 lety +2

    Nicely Done Wade, simple and to the point! Was epic fun getting in some sendz with you in Arkansas at the Hollow, Interplanet Janet. Saw that you rode with Justice too, he’s a smasher! Have to come to Vancouver!

  • @Mtbdiyshedpage
    @Mtbdiyshedpage Před 2 lety

    Awesome lesson

  • @ssjj9584
    @ssjj9584 Před 2 lety +2

    This vids are Rad.

  • @markjones4896
    @markjones4896 Před rokem

    Wade that drop video is banging 🔥 👌🏾

  • @99MrJ99
    @99MrJ99 Před 2 lety

    Great video.

  • @awfully.average
    @awfully.average Před 3 měsíci

    roger on the forward part ... its like my life mission now to go forward , when i see a feature my mind goes "CHARGE"

  • @natecherful
    @natecherful Před 2 lety

    So good. Thank you

  • @jSatch1
    @jSatch1 Před 9 měsíci

    Legend!

  • @jimraelee
    @jimraelee Před rokem

    great training on starting small, learn principals and then move up using the same skills.

  • @1qazandrew333
    @1qazandrew333 Před 2 lety

    Thanks! I'll use this.

  • @JoseCastillo-cn4dc
    @JoseCastillo-cn4dc Před 2 lety

    Thanks very good tips

  • @scblurlt1962
    @scblurlt1962 Před 2 lety

    inch perfect on every drop , practice makes perfect , another great how to

  • @Kev.in-Bike
    @Kev.in-Bike Před 2 lety +1

    very nice video

  • @painterabc123
    @painterabc123 Před rokem

    That is a big drop. Nice work. 19:00

  • @michaelgalbato
    @michaelgalbato Před 2 lety

    Great video! And shout out to the dog munching on a stick as the end haha

  • @vincent-ib5er
    @vincent-ib5er Před 2 lety

    look like so simple say like this, sooner or later I will have to teach that to my kids however I don't have it. if you want prove the theoretical, I will be so pumped to be teach by a legend

  • @ballylama593
    @ballylama593 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for pumping our tires... I'm still a nope on that. ha

  • @XCRiders
    @XCRiders Před 2 lety

    It’s good information

  • @Breal604
    @Breal604 Před 2 lety +2

    Wade, the crater, and a Z1. Who’d a thought we’d see this in 22. So sick

  • @smg7281
    @smg7281 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks and subscribed ❤

  • @PeternVertue
    @PeternVertue Před 2 lety

    nice trail friend

  • @starsky8351
    @starsky8351 Před 2 lety

    Wow Wade! Remember him from the early Kranked videos in the late 90s

  • @laramiegrinde9246
    @laramiegrinde9246 Před 6 měsíci

    Maybe this is why I instinctively find drops easy to do. I'm a nut that is always either climbing or jumping off of things and I never grew up😂

  • @jerom6713
    @jerom6713 Před 2 lety

    nice video....like it 🤘🤘🤘👍👍

  • @Happytrailss
    @Happytrailss Před rokem

    Awesome vid, love the trail puppy. What camera set up are you using? looks great.

  • @streetcleaner_0000
    @streetcleaner_0000 Před 6 měsíci

    Never been a big drop off guy meaning never a fan of and as well, the "Big" drops. Riding and racing a lot of XC in my early days (90's) just now getting back into it in my late 50's HAHA never too old right?....but noticing the trails are now a little more technical and bigger drops and with my 26er full suspension bike, it's getting the shit beat out of it....looking at a C30 Element but until then, these drops won't be so intimidating and ride-able as well.Hell if I'm going off anything higher than a meter ! ....I'm older and don't bounce or heal like I used to.....But at least I know how too now Thanks !! \m/

  • @canadianoversee-r5937
    @canadianoversee-r5937 Před 2 lety +2

    Great Video Wade. Made that last one look easy! its definitely not. Cheers

  • @billythekid6420
    @billythekid6420 Před 2 lety

    Hi, nice vid. Do you think you would do those drops on flats? 😲

  • @javic79
    @javic79 Před 2 lety

    Nice done !!
    What tires are you running here ?

  • @guygatineau281
    @guygatineau281 Před rokem

    Love how you compare jumping from a kerb is no different on a bike! Other video by the time they are finished explaining a jump by the position of your feet, arms, leg, wind direction, soil humidity, Weetbix v porridge for breakfast...you end up going 'yeah...but nah'' !
    It take some serious ''big nuts'''to jump in a forest.
    I don't have a dog, how can l protect myself from the squirrels?

  • @root774
    @root774 Před 2 lety +1

    Is there any pick-a-part logo stuff like tshirts, hoodie etc. available ? I love the vibe of this series!

    • @bsnapsc.8936
      @bsnapsc.8936 Před 2 lety +1

      Ya, it’s called RaceFace

    • @RaceFaceMTBtv
      @RaceFaceMTBtv  Před 2 lety +1

      We'll have a chat with the Godfather and maybe we can get something in the works... 😉

  • @Rawkus919
    @Rawkus919 Před 2 lety +1

    OMG!

  • @fillfreakin2245
    @fillfreakin2245 Před 2 lety +1

    I get scared by drops where the takeoff fades away or rolls downwards a bit instead of being a straight continuation of the lead up.

  • @Sir-Kay
    @Sir-Kay Před 10 měsíci

    Geometry really does matter. The technic is basic. Not saying what you're doing is basic or anything but, you get the point. I have a old XC geo: 69° head 73° seat angle Giant maestro suspension, what's your bike geometry or should I say what do you recommend for this type of enduro ride?

  • @markluke1000
    @markluke1000 Před rokem

    Hi, how do you tine your z1? Did you follow the base tube? I have z1 170mm can find the right tune, 80k with riding gears

  • @dmiden58
    @dmiden58 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello everyone. What helmet?

  • @fj80_gxl
    @fj80_gxl Před 2 lety +1

    should have had a set of 2006 Marzocchi drop off forks for this video

  • @WhitewaterOutdoors
    @WhitewaterOutdoors Před měsícem

    Classic! 😂

  • @Genericfakename7
    @Genericfakename7 Před rokem

    you guys need to make some flat pedal shoes!

  • @RobBlazoff
    @RobBlazoff Před 2 lety +3

    10 feet? Aren't you from Canada?

    • @jconearth6686
      @jconearth6686 Před 2 lety

      yeah but he is old enough he was raised on inches and feet - we don't need metric EXACT proportions unless we are building a rocket to the moon :-)

  • @davidbermingham3851
    @davidbermingham3851 Před 2 lety

    Great vid, but knowing what speed to go off the bigger gap drops is what scares me off

  • @lucaneuburg976
    @lucaneuburg976 Před rokem

    is that 27.5 or 29 Slayer? thank you.

  • @danmccabe2004
    @danmccabe2004 Před 2 lety

    Are you sponsored to ride the bomber fork and shock?

  • @JC27813
    @JC27813 Před 2 lety +2

    Wade, are you running the bomber with a coil or air spring?

    • @RaceFaceMTBtv
      @RaceFaceMTBtv  Před 2 lety +1

      Wades been loving the Z1 Coil on the Slayer, believe he runs extra firm spring ;)

    • @JC27813
      @JC27813 Před 2 lety

      @@RaceFaceMTBtv for those big hits!

  • @markgransbury8377
    @markgransbury8377 Před 9 měsíci

    Im confused just watched Rich Drew’s method to do drops which seems at odds with this one. Any guidance welcome!

  • @brianlam3563
    @brianlam3563 Před 2 lety

    what trail is the crater at the bottom of? that looks fun. heading out there this weekend!

    • @99MrJ99
      @99MrJ99 Před 2 lety +2

      lower ladies

    • @hobmarg
      @hobmarg Před 2 lety +1

      lower ladies only at the very end, it exits onto Mountain Highway just after the yellow gate you drive past on your way to the parking lot (on your left).

  • @mudkayak6305
    @mudkayak6305 Před rokem

    5'10 what size bike is that? Reach = ?

  • @roberthopkins8089
    @roberthopkins8089 Před 2 lety

    Nice calm explanation of each drop without any matcho geezer crap.. Put the man on telly.. Flat landing =speed..

  • @Twowheeledchaos
    @Twowheeledchaos Před 2 lety +1

    That curb needs a proper session

  • @user-gj8mn4ce8d
    @user-gj8mn4ce8d Před 2 lety +1

    God damn Canadians! Oh Yah, oh ho ho

  • @koho
    @koho Před 2 lety

    If new to drops, this is great. But strongly recommend this followup from Fluidride: czcams.com/video/d20ISxtBAvg/video.html

  • @miketraslin5394
    @miketraslin5394 Před rokem

    Bummer Wade. You cut us off in your car. Then you thought you would insult my brother and I. I have not missed a year riding North Vancouver since 84.5.. And by the way my brother Andy was in a serious crash July 17...he does not do drugs like you suggested he is recovering from a brain injury...Brutal. Something about matching jackets?

  • @lossantoscity3249
    @lossantoscity3249 Před 2 lety +1

    Why is the crater looks so tiny in this Video. That sh1t is the size of a house in person.

  • @Ravin351
    @Ravin351 Před rokem

    Wade is totally washed