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Do You Really Need Mountain Bike Protection For Trail Riding? | MTB Epic Ride Challenge
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Күн бұрынMountain biking is all about balancing risk and reward, should you hit that gap? Take that sketchy line? Drop in to that rock roll? These decisions are made easier with the right protection. Blake has been kitted out with various levels of protection by our friends at Dainese to see what works for him.
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@tagabukidmedia 3 жыл бұрын
The amount of work this man go through is insane. Respect to you blake
@GaedeRafael 3 жыл бұрын
Best job in the world!! Wouldn't matter to work like him hahahah
@XxjoeyxXify 3 жыл бұрын
10 year old me: "Helmets and pads are for babies!" 30 year old me: "Damn did I remember my knee, elbow and chest pads after I hand washed them and air dryed them?"
@techtoth1 3 жыл бұрын
You definitely need a full face cross country helmet. I'm alive because of it. A Y-shaped branch got between my fork and the wheel, blocking it instantly. I flipped over and landed face first on rocks. And I wasn't speeding, just enjoying the ride. Unexpected is the key word when riding trails. Better sweat some more, than hurt yourself ; or worse. Always wear maximum protections!
@Kenshiken 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree, folk!
@core-i7413 2 жыл бұрын
Full-face Cross-Country helmet? That's not a thing. And I'm not spending money on a full-face because I'm a Cross-Country rider so I don't need one.
@techtoth1 2 жыл бұрын
@@core-i7413 The teeth, nose, and eyes are yours. Good luck.
@uraniumjoe Жыл бұрын
@@techtoth1 can you tell me more about the kind of trails you're riding? I'm primarily XC and ride mostly green and blue trails in the foothills/lower mountains. Lots of rocks. Still, a full face does seem pretty overkill for my rides, but always open to learning more from other riders!
@simesimicevic8713 11 ай бұрын
i ride without even a helmet lol
@sepg5084 3 жыл бұрын
After people get injured, that's when some of them start wearing pads.
@vtecmossy 3 жыл бұрын
Or in my case its to save my titianium screw that holds my elbow together as another bad crash means another major surgery 🤔
@polishguywithhardtospellna8227 3 жыл бұрын
@@vtecmossy is titanium magnetic? You could wear magnetic rear light on your elbow if it was 😁 Sorry
@rafe7678 3 жыл бұрын
That's me :/
@lossantoscity3249 3 жыл бұрын
After i lose around a quarter cup of blood on my knees i started wearing knee armor when my pedal scrape so much skin and hit my bone.
@defectiveindustries 3 жыл бұрын
Or in my case, you're wearing the elbow pad after a bad injury and you find a new way to break it even with the pad on. It just works
@emilkrol4816 3 жыл бұрын
I thougth blake himself is hectic to watch, but triple blake is a whole other level!
@tryhardretvrnstryhard2696 3 жыл бұрын
You have to know That blake owns the Channel now 4 times in a row
@ettoremarinello3951 3 жыл бұрын
u need cocaine to keep up
@agrsk8r 3 жыл бұрын
I was jokingly showing my fiance some padded shorts that I thought my friend should wear because he's so accident prone. She was like, "That's a great idea, you should also get some!" I laughed and she didn't. She's a rehabilitation nurse and sees the worst of accidents daily. So long story short... I now have upper and lower light body armor, elbow pads and knee pads. I've been wearing a full face for a year now. I gotta say, it's quite comfortable. I barely even notice during the ride.
@agrsk8r 3 жыл бұрын
@RedPill Crusader No one cares that you don't care. 🤷🏻♂️
@Broodjemetbeleg 7 ай бұрын
full kit looks awesome anyway ahah, I hate half helmets
@chrisridesbicycles 3 жыл бұрын
Blake‘s laughter is well worth a superhero movie villain.
@robertogarza1139 3 жыл бұрын
Like a Pixar villain lol
@jordanfranck Жыл бұрын
Junkrat
@prateek300 3 жыл бұрын
I love how blake light is on a hardtail
@frorton_9170 3 жыл бұрын
Blake is on another level of acting and creativity... Add the great riding and you get great videos like these ! Nice edit !
@lilsnelf 3 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine tore off the hip joint a week ago. We were riding by road, at at some moment (dunno what happened), he fell at really low speed, but the damage are insane. He was with 0 protection... Easy evening ride turned into nightmare... Take care, people!
@TheMightyMana 3 жыл бұрын
oof hope he's doing well m8
@TheJofrica 3 жыл бұрын
Hope your friend gets well soon!
@dylan-5287 3 жыл бұрын
Jesus! It's insane how bad some people get injured off of slow speed stuff yet people can also take insane crashes and walk away totally fine. Really is a gamble/some people seem to have terrible luck.
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure pads help with tearing, rotating etc. I mean dont they mostly help with damping a direct hit against a hard surface? They might I guess change the way you break your fall, helping against other damage.
@IcecyOutdoors Жыл бұрын
@@dylan-5287 Nothing insane about it and luck plays a small role. It all depends how and where you fall more than what speed you were going with or how lucky you are. Granted as the speed increases so the chances of getting hurt more, but something as simple as a pedal hitting you on the shin bone can get you a nasty big bruise that can put a pause on your riding. So protect yourself.
@OurCognitiveSurplus 3 жыл бұрын
“My girl friend says it’s a bad idea” 🤣 too true
@Pienimusta 3 жыл бұрын
I've found out that slower you go, the more likely you are to hit your knee. Especially technical climbs.
@xerocrashious8355 3 жыл бұрын
There is 'paid promotion' and there is a 12:45 ad. Blake is always enjoyable to watch, but Neil's "script reading" straight from the sponsor grated a bit
@roythearcher 3 жыл бұрын
Hey thats Economics!... Gotta fund the channel and showcase some good gear at the same time! (Other Brands are available... but they're not sponsers!)
@darrenmcintyre3689 3 жыл бұрын
Yep! Pad up! I've shredded elbows and knees last ride and now dealing with infections! Not worth the drama
@RomansDowntime 3 жыл бұрын
Blake seems like he can be his own best friend, and i think thats awesome!
@nickcsuki8123 3 жыл бұрын
This comment is underrated...
@micaelpereira953 3 жыл бұрын
Blake may be the slowest (by a few seconds) but he's the stylish of them all. And he is so hilarious that theses videos are so fun! And always wear protection on the trails.
@charlie9ine 3 жыл бұрын
This is a particularly sensitive subject for me. I’ve been riding for a long time. Crashes of various degrees are part of the lure of mountain biking. It is for me. I’ve been grazed, I’ve been wounded and I’ve been broken. A skinned elbow has made work at my top level difficult. A dislocated shoulder has meant being unable to make a living for six weeks. I rode with a full 661 upper body armour on my daily ride in Madrid summers because that was the deal I had to make with my wife in order to get back on the Ike after have Nga my arm strapped to my chest for six weeks and contributing no income. When I ca Mme back to Canada and resumed my passion for hockey I had an epiphany. Get the full protection and don’t compromise on price. Get the best because tomorrow I have to be on the job. This is something I should carry over to mountain biking. All of my worst injuries have happened not on a super technical trail but on little mistakes I’ve made on patches that are simple. I’m 65 now and I still ha be to go see not the studio after a ride and perform. With the tech now available I will tell you from experience... use all the protection. I dare someone to tell me different.
@darrinkulyk9560 Жыл бұрын
Definitely I Crashed My 450Husky At 100kmh and If it wasn't For my BodyArmor i Would Have been getting Surgery FORSURE . I Have Been Riding Since 1967 . I Ride My CF Warden Daily Bike Hauls 😎
@darrinkulyk9560 Жыл бұрын
My Boss Tore His Knee Apart Going over a log and NOT UNCLIPPING In Time .... another reason i use Flats
@williamcovello8180 3 жыл бұрын
The editors deserve a cookie for this one
@StreetHawkerz 3 жыл бұрын
i wonder what would people thing if they see him shouting “letz go dudes” but no one is around 😂
@batterybuilding 3 жыл бұрын
Its Blake, i doubt anyone gave it a second thought.
@andysmith-bq4os 3 жыл бұрын
What about eye protection Blake? I don't even know how you manage those speeds without any-dont your eyes water?Not to mention flies,grit etc.
@P.Trick93 3 жыл бұрын
This. I say glasses come right after the helmet. Then comes Kneepads and so on
@stujm8376 3 жыл бұрын
I Use Bolle safety glasses from Amazon, the best 6 quid I ever spent
@polishguywithhardtospellna8227 3 жыл бұрын
@@stujm8376 gotta admit, my workshop safety glasses have less conflict with my Lazer Coyote (?) Helmet than any of 3 other MTB glasses I've got. Those bigger coverage helmets are a pain since most of glasses seem to be designed for some seriously fat heads.
@davebuchanan8763 3 жыл бұрын
I also use the Bolle safety glasses, mine are bifocal reading ones so I can see my Garmin display. Excellent value and very secure.
@Kenshiken 3 жыл бұрын
Agree. It's always baffle me how he ride without eye protection. I mean, things can go pretty bad and fast not only to eyes, but to you as a whole and a bike too, if you crash because of a fly, dirt, etc.
@martsmarts 3 жыл бұрын
When you thought 1 Blake is enough... Editor: “how about THREE!!!” Me: YES
@kotelettschweiss7811 3 жыл бұрын
When wearing shorts I feel safer with wearing pads + I look cooler and more professional
@nullshock3381 3 жыл бұрын
I wish that transfered to the supersport motorcycle community, some ride full gear since they are basically racing bikes with mirrors stuck on. Though there are the 'squids' who talk shit, and call you a power ranger, or moonman...at least until they get their first taste of road rash. I like riding trails and motorcycles, and to decrease the chance if injury, and decreasing riding time, sometimes by the time the injury heals the season is nearly over, unless you live in an area with a dry and warm climate that lasts year round.
@biketimist6943 3 жыл бұрын
@@nullshock3381 +1 I do a bit of road racing on the side and I have had my taste of asphalt once. Rather be geared up and sweat a bit than bandaged up. On the MTB, I ride with a bagpack w. back protector. No need protection yet though, but I'm quite slow as well 😅
@biketimist6943 3 жыл бұрын
@Foxy I bought some knee protectors last week actually. Hopefully I'm not going to need them though 😂
@ericgodfrey5751 3 жыл бұрын
I put a hole in my knee crashing while riding in my neighborhood(I have to admit, beer was involved). I was going too fast for the turn I was trying to make and the front wheel washed out when I cut a corner on the sidewalk. Landed knee and elbow first on the concrete, but that was after my tire kicked a bunch of half inch minus landscaping gravel onto the sidewalk, my knee found one of those stones. The hole was half inch tall by about and inch wide and put me down from riding for over a month. Moral of the story, no matter how mundane the ride may seem, knee pads are a good idea.
@nottakumi1226 9 күн бұрын
Just want to take this moment to say, Thank you Lord for Blake. (My opinion, let me have it) His enthusiasm is contagious, and always puts a smile on my face. Folks like him and the rest of the GMBN crew are what make us come back even after hard days. Thank you. Keep it up.
@kalebpederson1852 2 жыл бұрын
Yesterday I watched this and thought it was a great idea and should invest in some protective gear. Today I got stitches. I just wish I had watched it sooner! Great video!
@randallmiller3842 3 жыл бұрын
I’m over 60, knees pads are almost always on, I use a pack with a back protector often and elbow pads depending on the ride. I guarantee as you get older it hurts more when you fall.
@johannas.l.brushane2518 3 жыл бұрын
Not to mention that it takes a bit longer to heal even slight wounds.
@dewindoethdwl2798 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, in my mid fifties I just don’t bounce like I used to but too many or the wrong sort of pads can be debilitatingly hot. Practicing technique and managing speed-thrills are also important ways of avoiding prangs.
@BiggayowI 3 жыл бұрын
Man, I'm only 38 and the ground is starting to hit hard!
@doctorvox 3 жыл бұрын
Well I'm 72 and was wearing knee/shin pads and arm/elbow pads......they may have helped, but I went over the bars a couple of weeks ago, and damaged my wrist and ribs. Have not been able to get back on yet! Its always the bits that you don't protect.🤔
@davidhodgson7764 3 жыл бұрын
The older we get, the less we bounce.
@neildaniel8232 3 жыл бұрын
The problem I have is that the more protection I wear the more risks I take and the more I crash! Just putting on a full-face instead of a regular helmet means I do bigger jumps and drops. I've found that the best solution for me is to only wear pads for uplift days, especially when at places like Revolution or Antur Stiniog (where Blake was) where the surface is like a cheese grater!
@agunlogisteam 3 жыл бұрын
Blake laugh is contagious 😂😂😂
@gavinsullivan9015 3 жыл бұрын
I ride with knee, hip, elbow and often shoulder/chest. All my falls have been unexpected, the broken shoulder took me off the bike for 3 months and took 9 to fully recover. I need to work after a ride too!
@DVKajak 3 жыл бұрын
What's better than a new video with Blake? A new video with three Blakes!
@ChrisKim-eo9ku 3 жыл бұрын
Damn. Really taking that "me, myself and I" to a whole new level. LOVE IT
@charlesrobinson6444 3 жыл бұрын
Had my worst crash 2 weeks ago - wearing knee pads and full face helmet (Bell Super Air, with removable face guard). Still managed to break a bone in my pelvis. Out for another 4-6 weeks... At the top of the trail was talking to my riding partner about elbow pads and needing a pair. Wouldn’t have helped much with my pelvis, mind, but would have stopped some of the scratches on my elbow and probably have taken more of the strain on my shoulder. Just glad I invested a couple of months ago in a new full face and was wearing it!
@markbils4179 3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how protective gear gives you more protection thanks Blake and gmbn
@myname-mz3lo 2 жыл бұрын
all while leaving their face completely uncovered
@yorkshiremtber7884 3 жыл бұрын
The most important but often overlooked pad is the shin pad. I went off a drop off & slipped a pedal & thought I’d broken my shin. So I don’t ride without my enduro padded socks. For context I wear 510’s & have got bergtec pedals
@yorkshiremtber7884 3 жыл бұрын
@KZfaqLoser the enduro ones are pretty good to be fair.
@stat1cghost 3 жыл бұрын
As a 40 year old and a first timer on a local bike park with no pads whatsoever, crashed on a berm and ended up with bruised and scraped shins and knees which were annoying for a week or two. After that crash, I bought some cheap and comfy basketball knee pads which are great in some light crashes I've had on the trails. Now that I'm starting to do some jumps, I've bought a pair of Leatt hybrid 3df knee and shin pads which kinda looks overkill for novice jumps but with my age, more protection is better than paying hospital bills.
@davidsuzukiispolpot 3 жыл бұрын
don't forget hips, and what about elbow?
@josevazquez5804 3 жыл бұрын
Watching Blake shred reminds me of the love I have for this sport. Great video guys!
@samueldekruijf2305 3 жыл бұрын
That sink moment on 11:40 haha, love Blake in all his enthusiasm!
@harcormor 3 жыл бұрын
Can we all take a moment to appreciate just how long this video must have taken to do and the editing involved...unless I’m just dumb...haha
@reddecster Жыл бұрын
8:49 explain that stain, blakey 😂
@Neumah 2 жыл бұрын
Damn, the effort that went into making this video - a simple video about protection - is -borderline- insane.
@johannesb.2928 3 жыл бұрын
The Amount of editing skills in this video is Amaaazing!!!
@MrMaxximus77 3 жыл бұрын
Besides being very informative, the videos are also incredibly funny. Awesome job Team GMBN!
@blessedfpv7357 3 жыл бұрын
Blake's power is so explosive... idk where all that energy comes from 😂
@echobenav8 3 жыл бұрын
With how light full face helmets have become (Troy Lee Stage, Smith Mainline, Fox ProFrame, etc.), I'm seeing more people riding with them on any trail. It just takes one fall to break your jaw or lose some teeth. My son had a bad crash at a local bike park, but since he was fully padded up, only got a minor elbow sprain. EMT that saw him said without pads, that would've been a broken elbow. Armor up, the "inconvenience" is worth it.
@raivkka4313 3 жыл бұрын
On the trail bike, only a helmet. On the road bike, no helmet except when it's cold. If I was racing Enduro or Downhill (I don't) you bet I would be armored during races or training. On the motorcycle road racing course, fully armored.
@TeamWombatMTB 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, every cent spent on protection is money invested in your future riding👍
@bauke-LV426 3 жыл бұрын
Shame South-African Blake wasn't in the mix!! Broke some ribs last summer in a crash on my side/back. Today, whenever I go out on unknown terrain or going into the gnar, I've got a backprotector and kneepads. My local trails are flat as a dime, don't need them there
@edmundscycles1 3 жыл бұрын
Over heat , get tired make mistakes . To much pads can equal too much confidence and go way past your limits . Helmet and gloves for all day xc and single track bashing . More gravity then knee pads . But anything that restricts movement add to fatigue = crash .
@Velo1010 2 ай бұрын
A must is a helmet and glasses. But adding knee/shin pads and gloves won’t cost a lot in terms of body movement restrictions. Only thing I can say that is a drawback to knee/shin pads is the heat buildup. The climate where I live is very hot and humid.
@edmundscycles1 2 ай бұрын
@@Velo1010 that's why it's important to choose carefully . I used G-form pads for some runs . You'd surprised at how some armor can really restrict movement. Not because of lack of articulation but comfort. Incorrect fit or solid amour can subconsciously stop you moving (pinching or digging into muscles or just weight). Also distance. If your blasting round a short loop or runs with an uplift in the middle then yeah amour adds very little fatigue. If though it's a 20-40km XC ride ; that can soon add up and mistakes made. So it's all about working out what you need and wearing the appropriate safety wear. 👌
@austinado16 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic job filming all of this, and doing all the editing. I can't imagine how many hours this must have taken to shoot, let alone in post!! I'm a huge fan of Dainese gear for my motorcycle. Didn't know they made mtb gear....Nice! I'm having really good luck with the 7iDP Sam Hill Lite knee and elbow pads, and after a recent off bike experience that resulted in some hip slide time, I'm now wearing their flex short. Just purchased their "Transition knee/shin" pad for my (adult) daughter, and they are fantastic. I'm probably going to get a pair for myself.
@tomriley9551 3 жыл бұрын
The answer is yes you do because I’m sitting here with a broken wrist and fractured shoulder
@fluffy-sz8by 3 жыл бұрын
damn get well soon buddy
@tomriley9551 3 жыл бұрын
@@fluffy-sz8by thanks man a
@SR-fi8ef 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure pads would help much with those injuries, but some protection is always better than none. Get well soon!
@tomriley9551 3 жыл бұрын
@@SR-fi8ef thanks man
@Hardcaslte 3 жыл бұрын
I got some light weight POC VPD Air knee pads, I love them. I wear them on every ride no matter what now, it allows me to be comfortable pushing a little harder and they're light enough I forget they're even there. Haven't tried elbow pads yet though.
@Monkey_slapping_keys 3 жыл бұрын
11:15 was actually me lol
@chrisridesbicycles 3 жыл бұрын
Also me. Much to often. 😂
@OutandaboutWalking 3 жыл бұрын
For my rides out on the trails, protection wise I ALWAYS wear FF helmet, zip up top with back & shoulder protection, elbow pads, padded pants, knee pads and finally shin pads. I sweat like hell but I would rather lose a few pounds in weight than a few pounds in flesh!
@Cassijac000 3 жыл бұрын
Video quality is amazing. Kudos to the production and editing guys. Helps that Blake is hilarious
@daggsusa Жыл бұрын
Editing was fantastic. Excellent job 'Team'!
@BigBig5 3 жыл бұрын
Ever since I started MTB last April, I always wear knee pads and gloves. They have helped me when I have whipped out. Right now I wear G-Foam Pro X2 knee pads in which they act as a compression sleeve for my knees and thighs. I also, wear long socks to protect from scrapes and pedal strikes.
@papad001 3 жыл бұрын
3 Blakes was a bit disturbing. I nearly always wear knee pads , and elbow pads go in my pack. Once my water is depleted I can fit my knee pads in the pack too for the mellow ride home.I ride better with Pads just the improved confidence.
@PseudoReality28 3 жыл бұрын
I almost always wear my knees. My local trails are more XC oriented but there are a few sections of gnar sprinkled about. I go faster over them with pads on.
@AC-9883 3 жыл бұрын
Off for a ride tomorrow and now considering upping my protection levels from mid to extreme....
@Ctrl952 3 жыл бұрын
The world is a better place with more Blakes!
@brokenchainmedia8955 3 жыл бұрын
More of this triple Blake shenanigans are needed!
@eannacoleman957 3 жыл бұрын
I love how hardtail Blake is the one with no pads, even though he's the one most likely to go down.
@2FeetForward 3 жыл бұрын
Better get my partner a hardtail then 😉
@eannacoleman957 3 жыл бұрын
@@2FeetForward oh man. Legendary.
@rafe7678 3 жыл бұрын
I tend to only wear elbow pads (after a huge crash I had a while ago ending in a bad elbow injury) - but even then only really on jumps because I know I'm much weaker on those. Techy stuff, I tend to stay pad-less
@theveganmamil9289 3 жыл бұрын
Can't believe no one said it but when it comes to protection, "if it's not on it's not on"!
@RuggedBubbles 3 жыл бұрын
Blake feat. Blake and blake is so much fun to watch 😂😂😂😂 hes his best riding buddy
@wylnd 3 жыл бұрын
A good balance has to be found indeed. For example I'm more likely to crash with elbow pads as they restrict my arm movement
@polishguywithhardtospellna8227 3 жыл бұрын
It's all in your head man 😋
@Bigweave74 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, in all situations and in all trials. My worst crashes have been on easy trails where I got over confident.
@vadecoriffs2327 3 жыл бұрын
Blake is the ultimate MTB hype man! I know this sounds strange as hell, but I always imagine blake on the side of the trail cheering me on, when I struggle with a climb😅🤙🏻It works, and that's all that matters🤪💪🏻
@jonowee 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Blake, Blake, and Blake.
@xtrailz 3 жыл бұрын
When will we see 5 Blakes chasing GCN Simon on his time-trial bike?
@paddy1991 3 жыл бұрын
I've crashed more on my commuter bike, going to work, without pads, than I have wearing pads on the trials. Black Ice and Wet roads are lethal.
@batterybuilding 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, studded tires work. Ive never crashed and have been commuting for decades.
@matthewbenson9471 3 жыл бұрын
Your saddle is too high. If you get your feet out in time you can even ride on snow
@madjh8 3 жыл бұрын
Protection gives lot of confidence. I don´t cosider my self a enduro or anything like thar rider, but I like to go fast in twisty paths and some times the front wheel 🙄 ... and when you go fast it hurts and something bad can happen. With some protection the injuries are much less painfull and you can improve some dificult rsections because you know it will not hurt if you fail.
@mannyechaluce3814 2 жыл бұрын
On protection "My Girlfriend said its a bad idea " he he he hillarious
@s.s.450 3 жыл бұрын
A strongest vid I’ve ever seen! Brilliant idea, hyperwell done, respect to you Blake!
@katiefinnegan4649 3 жыл бұрын
I love it when the three Blakes are out in force 🤣🤣
@darrinkulyk9560 Жыл бұрын
Good Shoes Good Helmet Gloves ..... GO
@kylejohnstone2378 3 жыл бұрын
You could say Blake loves his own company;)
@jamespurcer3730 3 жыл бұрын
I just love all that padding and now I want it, after all, I'm in my 60s.
@brothereldrian9913 3 жыл бұрын
Back in the day we would ride with road helmet and gloves. Also with 63mm of front sus, down the gnarliest stuff we could find. That's kids for you. The days of invulnerability are over though. My kit nowadays consists of knee pads, glasses, gloves and helmet for trails I do know. Harder trails or trails I don't know I up the protection with a T-Shirt with added shoulder, chest and back protection. The helmet might be upgraded to a fullface as well. Usually a backpack with water bladder is part of longer trips as well. Starvation is a serious problem out there. And tools can always come in handy.
@Randy1337 2 жыл бұрын
I was a freestyle rollerblader for 15 years and I just got into mountainbiking by purchasing a new "Rotwild" bike and after some rides can definately say that it is a hardcore sport :O To be honest, I underestimated it completely... I need to get full body armor asap and a fullface helmet. You should think about it too! I think it is a good decision to wear something like that, when jumping etc. :-D Ride safe! Greetings from Germany to you all
@robanzzz5124 2 жыл бұрын
Even back in my downhill days I ran minimal protection, it was literally just knee/shin guards to protect against stray rocks/pedal bite and my full face helmet, didn't bother with gloves or anything. With modern trail/endruo riding i just wear my helmet shorts a tshirt and my riding shoes and obviously helmet :P but the biggest issue is doing a big climb and having a blue track that borders on black in sections going back down when you're fatigued after climbing up a hill for an hour or two so even with all the protection it's simply not worth the risk pushing yourself unless you've had time to actually recover and somewhat replenish your energy/focus levels for the decent.
@bilbo3474 3 жыл бұрын
Knee pads, I wear soft ones but nice padded ones with plastic sliding exterior are the best for trail. They just stop enough so that if you crash lightly you can get up and ride home.
@dazmtb 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Blake and keep it coming 👌🏻🙌🏼
@pixeljedi8472 3 жыл бұрын
Knee/Shin pads always. 7idp Sam Hill Knee, good protection and super flexible. Elbow pads on rougher rides and the bike park.
@chiccorocker 3 жыл бұрын
The GMBN authors must have an addiction sending Blake (all three of them) to do videos together ;). I approve
@marvintorres4298 3 жыл бұрын
Blake is so amazing..He's like a great comedian actor 😊
@ajj4483 3 жыл бұрын
No brainer for me- pad up, full face and save injuries down the line or big dentist bills. Saved me in a sudden OTH last week and I'm super thankful 'twas minor thanks to the pads. Who cares if you don't look cool, I'd rather be safe now and be biking into my 70s and 80s.
@centidgetv1858 2 жыл бұрын
Loving how Blake was scared of the big drop. Whereby the other Blakes were smashing it. 😂 10:54
@gcygnet8817 3 жыл бұрын
This video is masterfully crafted and edited!
@ejcena4305 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine riding with 3 Blake's... it's gonna be a gooood time!!
@ivanglukharev1505 2 жыл бұрын
Me, Myself n I 🤣🤣🤣 Love this guy!
@hondar6777 3 жыл бұрын
“Ohh myyy goodnesss....hell nooo!!!” Lol that was great!!
@jokermtb Жыл бұрын
Just went OTB on a jump the other day, when I was tired at the end of a r ide, and scraped up my knee - my Dainese Trail Skins were at home, of course - and I have a nice bandage on my knee. 'SHOULDA wore your pads, dude!" to myself I said.......
@justsupertramp 3 жыл бұрын
What's better than Blake? Right, 3 Blakes!
@coleenvandamme5349 Жыл бұрын
Cool knees all hangin’ out 😂
@mattgeorge7127 3 жыл бұрын
Three Blakes?! That's a riot!!! Only thing missing are the snacks.
@stujm8376 3 жыл бұрын
I NEVER ride without kneepads and gloves, generally on the xc. For the gnarly stuff I go all out protection. I recently fell at the beginning of a downhill descent and broke my ribs, it would have been much worse if I hadn't been padded up as I would have broken my arm too....... Still finished the ride though, so it wasn't all bad..... But I'm now saving for a vest.... Hindsight is a wonderful thing
@friendlyoldbum9182 3 жыл бұрын
The most gear (besides helmet) for me, was shin pads back riding BMX
@aussierules3436 3 жыл бұрын
Didn’t have them 50 years ago don’t have them now just a full face for the wild stuff after a broken jaw in the eighties yewwww🤙🏼
@thanasislainas1832 3 жыл бұрын
Love the fact that each Blake has a different bike
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