sherconoob Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyt Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) A tip: When you are teaching a rider to do a “Pivot Turn” is it VERY important that when they put their foot down to turn on they should place or point the foot placed down at the angle or direction that they are turning to. Why, just look at the example in the video showing the Pivot Turn, the guys foot and ankle is all twisted and as he put the pivot foot down in the straight on direction of the bike before the pivot turn. That is hard on your knee and ankle as you are twisting them as you turn. Their foot is planted down so all the twisting forces are placed on the knee and ankle joints. If the foot is placed down initially in the direction of the turn it also saves you from lifting it placing it down again for another point or five. The turn is so much smoother and fluid if you place the foot down in the direction of the turn. Once you do the pivot turn this way both feet are pointed in the direction you are headed (one on the foot peg and the one on the ground)and makes it easier to take off especially if there is a rock there. in the angle or direction you are trying to turn and take off in. Some guys even put the foot down and pivot on their heel bone but that is too easily mistaken by a judge as one or two dabs as the front of the foot comes off the ground while the heel is on the ground with the riders front part of the foot going back down to the ground, Best to just plant it down the first time solidly in the direction of the turn. Try it for yourself and you will see what I mean. Cheers Edited May 30, 2014 by billyt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sherconoob Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 A tip: When you are teaching a rider to do a “Pivot Turn” is it VERY important that when they put their foot down to turn on they should place or point the foot placed down at the angle or direction that they are turning to. thanks for the tip, i've put an annotation in the video. i know my middle-aged knees appreciate the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sherconoob Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 latest vid, thanks for those who contributed tips... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherconoob Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 any other tips? i can add them in at the end of the vid... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I like the disclaimer..............but you misspelled "misguided" (midguided) Very nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr neutron Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I look forward to each & every one of these when I get a notice that you've done a new one. Thanks for your work on these, Sherconoob. I appreciate them very much!!!! Jimmie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherconoob Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 latest vid. builds on the earlier how to balance vid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascao Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Nice again (exept the end, of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherconoob Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flint45 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I've watched all the videos several times and really enjoyed them. Thanks so much and please keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Another great instalment! Some not applicable until I get some more experience but can't stop watching them for inspiration! Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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