Canned Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 I got his dvd from www.totalvid.com. I think it's the business although Ryan's presenting style is pretty crap! He explains stuff well but I can't help but think there may be a bit more to these moves than I've seen explained by anyone, ever.... Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Best way to learn stuff is to go and try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canned Posted September 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Well obviously, but then not everyone is close to even a small riding scene never mind a highly skilled one. I certainly found the DVD usefull... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Meh, id rather go out and have fun learning my own technique and learning how to do the moves myself, rather than have a tit (yes i call him this cause i hate his riding style!) tell me how to ride cause then you can say you have actually gained somthing in trials! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flower Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 When one of you sees it put a review on it if you could please. because i am interested in buying it but i would like to know more. If you see where im coming from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Tricks and Stunts did it for me. As it was, I had to learn stuff totally alone for like a year and a half, so Tricks and Stunts helped me learn to backhop, etc. Nowt wrong with tutorial stuff, I'm pretty sure 90% of us will have looked at them at some point :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonkey Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 rather than have a tit (yes i call him this cause i hate his riding style!) ← That's absolutely pathetic. I watched tricks and stunts many times and found it absolutely hilarious. It's like a comedy film with instructional trials in it. I still watch it sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boon racoon Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 That's absolutely pathetic. ← seconded. least he has a style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 rather than have a tit (yes i call him this cause i hate his riding style!) ← Go away :D so beacuse u hate his riding style , he's a tit ...wtf :P i aint a fan of cls and tunni, but dont mean there tits (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 I watched T&S 1 and 2 (in fact I bought them both) and they were inspiring, but there's no substitute for practising. When I bought Revolution I was absolutely shocked by Ryan Leech's riding - I'd never seen anything like it before. Anyone who has got as much as he has out of our sport is certainly not a tit. Have you ever even met him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom e Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Meh, id rather go out and have fun learning my own technique and learning how to do the moves myself, rather than have a tit (yes i call him this cause i hate his riding style!) tell me how to ride cause then you can say you have actually gained somthing in trials! ← You are a tit, I don't like your riding style. You having a laugh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIX Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Ryan still has a seat on his bike :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSM Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 "Tricks and Stunts" was very entertaining and was pretty well thought out at the time. "Mastering the Art of Trials" is, IMHO, better thought out and somewhat more comprehensive, and is overall, IMHO, a better constructed learning tool. But you would expect that after the ~6 year gap between the making of these videos. Ideally, if you can afford to, get both videos. If you cannot stretch that far, I would recommend the ryan leech one as the better one to buy initially. It doesn't have the comedy story element that T+S has, but it does cover many more techniques and covers them in a consistent and thorough manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flower Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Ryan still has a seat on his bike :) ← Its all about still having a seat on a bike. Why in gods name wouldn't you want one? Is it so you can suck up more when you hop, or so that your legs don't hit it when riding. Ohhhhh that extra inch of room must make it so much easier to ride. :) i think not. With a seat what are its advantage, your thinking... nothing. Well, you can sit down and peddle it like a MOUNTIAN BIKE. PLANET-X FOR EVER!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIX Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Doesnt he realise he is meant to copy everyone else though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flower Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Doesnt he realise he is meant to copy everyone else though? ← Are you on crack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIX Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 No drugs here. He has sus forks aswell :) What is he doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipkickbs Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 To be honest, i find ryan leeches riding boring, there is no real variation in his style and technique. Most vids on posted on TF are better than manifesto,and the art of trials. ryan leech :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIX Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Are you joking?? In a world filled with taps and sidehops and gaps, he does something totally different. I can find it boring too sometimes, but look at what he has done in his career and some of his riding is mental. How many people do you think you will ever see riding along a thin round rail, then down onto a chain and back up onto the rail and not even get close to loosing his balance. He might not be "fashionable" and ride uci, but he is a great rider and I have loads of respect for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flower Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 To be honest, i find ryan leeches riding boring, there is no real variation in his style and technique. Most vids on posted on TF are better than manifesto,and the art of trials. ryan leech :) ← Why? Is it because the TF videos are tap up this, or side hop up this he use's a wide range of techniques whilst being sh*t smooth. He is emaginative. Thats why in my opinion trials is loosing its sprit. When i first started there were LOADS of riders, two of then being Leon and Nick, they were so inventive when riding they used everything and more. Then it changed to, drop of the wall 25 times in the same way, it should be drop it once or twice then adjust it by changing the littlest or biggest thing. Most people don't ride for personal satisfaction its so they can say: I landed it smoother than you, your sh*t because you cant tap 52" it f*cks me off. And saying Manifestos boring, come on you tart when you get to his level then you can start saying hes sh*t. but until that day, look at your own style (if you have one) and learn of the legends and the greats not just dave from down the road. Bitch over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIX Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 I think you need to calm down Flower. You obviously like ryan. I like ryan aswell, but I can find manifesto boring. You say "all vids are now is tap this sidehop that". Which is true, but manifesto is spin of this, jump up that spin off something again. Just because he is spinning rather than tapping or whatever doesnt make it any less repetative. Why are you having ago at him because he doesnt like it. I personaly thought it was too short and a touch predictable. I did enjoy it and the bonus stuff is the main reason to buy it. So are you saying you cant have an opinon unless your better than the rider you want to have an opinon about?? Thats stupid and encourages the behaviour you claim you hate. You obviously dont like a vid of vince or the coustelliers, but they have amazingly smooth technical style. Or is that not style because they dont land drops flat?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flower Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 I am calm by the way iv just got a hang over :) . I'm not saying the coust videos are poo,there not in the slightest there amazing but it is tap this, sidehop that. but you have to see why I'm coming from. Rhyn does do a lot of spinning and sidehoping over things ect but it is much more varied. But in the end its my opinion yours will be different, someone else's will be different from both of ours. Think about it. Have a good day anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipkickbs Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 I think you need to calm down Flower. You obviously like ryan. I like ryan aswell, but I can find manifesto boring. You say "all vids are now is tap this sidehop that". Which is true, but manifesto is spin of this, jump up that spin off something again. Just because he is spinning rather than tapping or whatever doesnt make it any less repetative. Why are you having ago at him because he doesnt like it. I personaly thought it was too short and a touch predictable. I did enjoy it and the bonus stuff is the main reason to buy it. So are you saying you cant have an opinon unless your better than the rider you want to have an opinon about?? Thats stupid and encourages the behaviour you claim you hate. You obviously dont like a vid of vince or the coustelliers, but they have amazingly smooth technical style. Or is that not style because they dont land drops flat?? ← Agreed, and how can i get to his level flower if all i do is tap this and sidehop that? i ride trials how i like to ride trials, he rides trials how he likes to ride trials, he has a different approach to it which i respect, but have no interest in, making the videos not very appealing to me. diddnt mean to offend as you seem to like his riding :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flower Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Agreed, and how can i get to his level flower if all i do is tap this and sidehop that? i ride trials how i like to ride trials, he rides trials how he likes to ride trials, he has a different approach to it which i respect, but have no interest in, making the videos not very appealing to me. diddnt mean to offend as you seem to like his riding :) ← Ahhhh good point, I can understand where your coming from, as i said i have nothing against tapping ect that would just be stupid, i'm learning to tap properly/consistently at the moment, any way on that happy note ;) . Keep riding for you and you only. Peace :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipkickbs Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 cheers :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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