abtrials Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 1)= Hi people was just wondering what, you say to yorself befor trying something big, so you dont chicken out?i mostly just say whats the worst theat can happen? and got for it.just curious what you people do?? 2)= also whats the worst excuse you have heared from people? as to why they cant try it today??????i thik quite a common one is that it is to slippy, (even though i have done it with a basicaly bald tyre) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 in my mind i just say to myself f**king just go for it it works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Use the force ...I remind myself that the calmer and more logical you remain , the better chance of getting it right . But then I don't really push myself much anymore . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtrials Posted December 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 chears people but what about the excusses you have heared? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeNNy Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Good excuse is..'Brakes not working good today' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 recently i've tried to keep calm when trying new stuff, and not get too tense! seems to work quite well! can get too relaxed sometimes though when u need POWER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez.sheridan Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 I just think...nah, I can't do that (which is the truth with most things) - if I think it's within my capability I set myself up, still with doubt in mind...then usually I just think, 'fu*k it' and jump...I make excuses to myself all the time, most of the time when something just doesn't feel right, having an off balance day/I'd rather practice something else - but sometimes I suprise myself as I have no doubt/fear atall..It usually just depends upon how I'm feeling in myself that day, before I even ride trials, that determines my ability/attitude towards riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey B Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 (edited) Thats how i get everything done the phrase "f*ck it" is brilliant. Also not thinking about it works. If you sit ontop of a drop thinking about what could go wrong some thing probaby will.Excuse wise i always hear :my rims are dirty; brake is shit and the classic "Its to wet." Joey B Edited December 4, 2006 by fugigas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz M Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 If something scares me ill do it, just usually ask a few people to get ready to ring ambulance or record me when im in neck brace and body board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
python_man Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 (edited) nine times out of ten i think well im going to hurt myself so why not do it doing something big.bigger the trick, worse the stack, funnier it will look on videojust go for itride with a mate a little competition makes you ride so so much better. or just think of all those lovely wrinkly nurses who will kiss and rub you better.or your girlfriend thats Probably better to think about Edited December 4, 2006 by python_man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towler Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 good topic!This is one thing that bugs me the most, I am really bad for thinking the worst in most situations not just in trials. I often find it hard to go for things because its so much easyer to just stop and say aww ill try it another time. At the moment im just getting out of a stage of just doing the same things over and over... same gaps and sidehops / rock sections. This week i have done 1 or 2 things i have not done before which gives me a bit more confidence. At the moment my bike is pritty much just a raft.... I need a new front break (tryed boiling pads and disk ect...) also my adamant hub skips the whole time, this always puts doubt in my mind when doing stuff but not for long should have my king back soon. That doesnt help when it comes to pushing and going for things. But my main problem is i just fear the worst and over exagerate it!But hey trials would be boring for me if i wasnt scared to try things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future orange 660 Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 hub skip chain break etc but it helps with these if you are prepared. also the.. who will seee if i stack :$ excuses, too wet, not good enough today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgun_Donor Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 In all honesty i dont tend to think of it going wrong, i basically watch myself doing it in my head, then just aim to copy that. Tend to forget what might happen if it goes wrong.But the best excuse ive ever heard is probably "ohh theres to many people in the way." When there clearly isnt anyone in the way at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtrials Posted December 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 good to see you all taking an iterest in this post.i love hearing your views on blocking the negative thoughts. and also love the excusses as well. some people spend to much time thinking and not enough time trying a? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt! Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 If something scares me ill do it, just usually ask a few people to get ready to ring ambulance or record me when im in neck brace and body board he seriously dose aswell, thats the funny thing about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelistic Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 1) I can't really do much 'big' stuff but when I try I just go for it in the safest way. I try and breathe slowly and calmly before I go for it.2) Not being a very good rider is a good excuse Do you think adrenaline(sp?) is good or bad? - I find it makes me shake a bit so I suppose it could make you less accurate but maybe it speeds up your reactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 "he ha huh - do the monkey with me"johnny bravo styleeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Good excuse is..'Brakes not working good today' Works for you all the time benny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Do you think adrenaline(sp?) is good or bad? - I find it makes me shake a bit so I suppose it could make you less accurate but maybe it speeds up your reactions.adrenaline is a proper b*****d for me, my heart just goes so fast its all i can feel so its all i think about and i have to stop riding or i just end up in serious pain.to be honest, the more you think about something the less likely you are to do it, just be a man and don't think of the reprecussions and go for whatever it is.my general excuse is that i hate the take off, usually not too bothered about the landing so some reason, i guess i think, ill just find out when i get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil H Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 What I find when I am doing something new is that if I see it ride up to it and do it straight away without hesitating knowing that I can do it I normally can and feel good. But as soon as I chicken out of something once I loose my confidence Mates being there always boosts my confidence.And also I think what people say has a massive effect on ability. For example I said to my mate 'your too tired, been riding all day, its getting to you' as a joke but it actually meant he couldn't concentrate as much.On to excuses. Well with my mate that I always ride with we don't really use excuses because we know what each others abilities are and don't feel like we have to make excuses if that makes any sense.But I quite often make excuses to myself Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concussion Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 When I used to dirt jump - BIG, I remember saying to myself "You chicken piece of shit, just do it", that kinda worked but I doubt the same applies to trials, as I think it's more skill than having big balls.I guess your friends encouraging you would help, but I ride alone. And I'm crap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_ Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Im just generaly to afraid to go big. Personally I think guts come as you get better, i mean i used to be scared to drop a 1 foot wall, now I do it without thunking.Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewannnn Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Yeah but how do you get better uless you try bigger and harder stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Walker Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Obviously you can tell when someting is too dangerous especially on natural terrain.best thing is to 'give it some belly muscle'Chris - Cleanbikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted December 4, 2006 Report Share Posted December 4, 2006 Sidehops are the thing that really get me.I just dont have the balls to try them.I know i could go pretty high as i have done pretty high(for me)but theres days when i cant do even 20"'sMakes me very angry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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