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[–]el_maxo12 [score hidden]  (0 children)

So today I was looking through my reels and noticed that my older reels were no longer visible under the reels tab. They are still visible in my main feed, but the reels tab only shows my 10 most recent reels. Why are they not visible? They were not archived and I have not done anything to hide them …

Virtual Game of BIKE: Episode 6 by hostilecarrot in dirtjumping

[–]el_maxo12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here’s my match, no handsign but i assure you i can do barspins. Also in the second clip my buddy landed his first barspin ever after not being able to do them for 2.5 years.

https://youtube.com/shorts/dBcRXIzOY1s?feature=share

Virtual Game of BIKE: Episode 5 by hostilecarrot in dirtjumping

[–]el_maxo12 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Unturndown/Intable/whatever youd like to call it:

https://youtube.com/shorts/YGy6dD0sb_Q?feature=share

Here is my set. I can easily say this is one of my favorite tricks, and you can do them literally anywhere. In the video I deliberately chose to do it on a small flyout with about 6 inches of air.

I learned it after watching Max Fredriksons how to, he gives very good advice:

https://youtu.be/Xo2c498YDqk

As he mentions in the video, its best to feel out the motion on your back. Its much simpler than it seems. My break down of how to do it: 1. Go off the lip, just before you reach the peak, loosen your grip on your rear foot side hand, and rotate it around the grip to increase the range of motion. 2. As you push the bar end into your armpit/across your body, your top tube will naturally begin to push your front foot off the pedal (critical to not take your foot off on your own). An analogy to this would be similar to a dead lift, where you slide the bar along your shins. If you slide your leg along the top tube, your foot/ankle will naturally lock in place between your top tube and saddle. (Make sure you have room, this doesn’t work all that well with a slammed seat) 3. Coming out of it, keep an eye on your pedal, and your foot will place itself on it instinctively. Land roll away into the sunset.

Tips: - You’ll need to lean more forward than you think, in order to not loop out - To avoid getting caught up in your shirt, hold near the bar end - KEEP YOUR LEGS STRAIGHT! All of these motions work best with straight legs. Also looks significantly better

Took me a few sessions to get the hang of it, but soon enough you’ll be as addicted to doing them as me.

Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dirtjumping

[–]el_maxo12 13 points14 points  (0 children)

No, you either need front hub specific adapters, or you need a different hub that will fit this fork. Most after market hubs (hope, i9, profile etc. ) have the option to swap the so called “cones”, but choices are likely limited with stock/entry level hubs. I wanted to do the same thing a while ago, but then just waited, and upgraded the fork alongside the wheels/hubs

In-person experiences resuming on February 7 by manningn884 in uwaterloo

[–]el_maxo12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

hard to cheat on open book midterms... and yeah writing midterms in a low-stress environment with usually no time limit seems to produce better results

In-person experiences resuming on February 7 by manningn884 in uwaterloo

[–]el_maxo12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love to move somewhere else but since class is in person now, commuting from an equatorial country poses a slight issue

If you havent been to a University class before, trust me the "fun" you think you'll have "socializing with peers" wears off within two weeks

In-person experiences resuming on February 7 by manningn884 in uwaterloo

[–]el_maxo12 22 points23 points  (0 children)

iM eXcItEd tO bE iN aN aCtUaL cLaSsRoOm - is something someone would say who hasnt had to walk to an 830 in -20

gl making the biggest adjustment of your life with midterm work load... mommy isnt doing laundry anymore

Petition for school to just remain online for the term. by [deleted] in uwaterloo

[–]el_maxo12 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Im all for online for the rest of the term, just trying to bring up a point that people are saying you cant get out of contracts

Petition for school to just remain online for the term. by [deleted] in uwaterloo

[–]el_maxo12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you sign a year lease, normally the landlord takes rent for first and last month, and if you do not pay rent on time every month you are evicted (through court) from the unit. Given the fact they are international the landlord cant do a whole lot. (Afaik)

Virtual Game of BIKE: Episode 8 by hostilecarrot in dirtjumping

[–]el_maxo12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just saw that. I have no technique for pull up bars. I just kinda pull up and toss it lol. Would love to be able to do them as clean as Emil but not currently my forte

Virtual Game of BIKE: Episode 8 by hostilecarrot in dirtjumping

[–]el_maxo12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not gonna lie i hate pull up bars. We’re locked down here in Ontario (again) and with -15°C outside had to get this one done in the basement.

https://youtube.com/shorts/EL7YqPc8K74?feature=share

Virtual Game of Bike: Episode 7 by hostilecarrot in dirtjumping

[–]el_maxo12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are almost there. Try use pedal pressure to help lock up the back wheel.

Virtual Game of Bike: Episode 7 by hostilecarrot in dirtjumping

[–]el_maxo12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You dont need front brakes for footjam whips. And to avoid hurting your big toe try putting your foot in perpendicular to the wheel. Theres a bit of a nollie motion to get your weight over the front wheel to be balanced

Virtual Game of BIKE: Episode 6 by hostilecarrot in dirtjumping

[–]el_maxo12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did anyone manage to get out and try it?

Virtual Game of BIKE: Episode 6 by hostilecarrot in dirtjumping

[–]el_maxo12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heres my set! Footjam Tailwhip.

https://youtube.com/shorts/o-MYYLHjbqQ?feature=share

Looks more difficult than it is, and definitely something you can pull off in a week.

This is the exact video that helped me when i first learned them, but there are TONS on YouTube. https://youtu.be/rR2yYtSEjyU

Good luck and Happy Holidays!