We followed Brent to Round 10 of IXCR at Hunt Club to get his thoughts on a twist throttle vs thumb throttle for racing.
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@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Love that first person race footage! great job!! 🤘👍🏁
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
Thanks DT!
@flyingbriando5521 Жыл бұрын
I loved the positive encouragement…followed by the “get outta the way” push from behind!!!!
@fistcover3831 Жыл бұрын
do you still have your outlander? or did you trade that in when you got the new Grizzly?
@flyingbriando5521 Жыл бұрын
@@fistcover3831 I sold it a few yrs back when we got into sport quads heavy.
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video! We started a 2nd channel for vlogs, The Viking's full twist throttle race will be posted on that channel: kzfaq.info/love/MsO0crcn55dSQNaxTghQzg
@hansdegroot6526 күн бұрын
Thx for the explainer i always wondered why quats had such a weird throttle the steering makes a lot of sense
@ThomperBeThompin Жыл бұрын
I love it! Congrats on another great race. I really like hearing the commentary with all the context and explanations. These types of videos are great for helping people get into the sport. Keep up the great work dirt obsexxion crew
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother!
@doc_teamwaxoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thumb always... 👍👍👍 Keep it hammered Viking and the Priddy boys..
@j.need4qlife483 Жыл бұрын
Great topic. I might just try the Honda 90 thumb throttle.
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
Definitely an improvement!
@krisp5894 ай бұрын
We need a new xc video guys. Love the builds every season
@DirtObseXXion3 ай бұрын
Dude.. We've been trying, the last two IXCRs Brent raced he lost brand new gopro 12s at both.. There's a couple smaller series races on our vlog channel.. Dirt ObseXXion Vlogs. There's a link on our channel page..
@TRX450R Жыл бұрын
Great video and great tip!
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@theviking4525 Жыл бұрын
The TRX 90 Throttle rotated up is working much better for me. I have the Tokyo mod spring and no spring in throttle housing. I'll leave the twistys for the dirtbikes!
@nickgriffin1502 Жыл бұрын
Try the Urmosi throttle! Trust me. Well worth the money. I had thumb fatigue so bad I only ran 2 laps in over 2 hours. My first race after putting the Urmosi on I ran 3 laps in just a hair over 2 hours. Still on stock suspension for now, but the urmosi throttle was a god send!
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
We tried it and didn't care for it, especially for the price.. Awesome it's working out well for you tho!
@joseywales3141 Жыл бұрын
It seems twist would be superior, if you can handle it. This reminds me of thumb stick vs mouse in the gaming world. Using your whole hand will always be better than one thumb. I had a twist throttle on a Blaster I used to own. Took awhile to master but I preferred it in the end. Plus not nearly the fatigue of thumb.
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
Plenty of GNCC champs to back that claim up.. But there's definitely going to be an acclimation period for the folks used to the thumb throttle.
@ML-vk8ev Жыл бұрын
I'm a dirt bike rider for 35 yrs. Loved the twist throttle on my kfx 400. Can't think of a single negative.
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, that familiarity would definitely make the transition easier!
@427_muskopf_racer6 Жыл бұрын
I broke my thumb then when I got the cast off I put a twist on with no practice and broke both of my wrist within the first 30 seconds
@ColoradoDualSport Жыл бұрын
Interesting that you bring up thumb throttles. When I was riding my LTZ the thumb throttle would start to kill my hand about 30 minutes into the ride. Obviously I'm a dirt bike guy, so my twist (wrist) is very strong, so when I found out you could switch to a twist I had a "please take my money" moment. That fixed the issue for me entirely. I did notice that I had to be a little careful in certain situations due to the reasons you explained, but I was easily able to compensate for them. However, now with the Grizzly I haven't had any thumb fatigue issues what so ever, even on those 7-8 hour HMT adventures. The only thing I did was tilt the throttle up towards the sky slightly, but even doing that I can't say that is what made the difference. I'm still trying to figure it out. Possibly body position? Either way, I'm happy with the thumb throttle now. Glad to see some race footage since John Sousa decided to become a mountain biker instead of racing this year LOL!
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
Yeah, familiarity helps.. I think in a race environment there's advantages and disadvantages but clearly a lot of guys have found ways to win with either option
@Team2Gils Жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
🤘
@jadenverduin4348 Жыл бұрын
I’ve got a question for the Viking. What hydration pack do you use? I’m going to start xc racing for my first time. I had watched the video about your first impressions of racing. One of your regrets seemed to be not having a hydration pack.
@amccauley5033 Жыл бұрын
Were you guys at Canmer on Sunday?
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
No not this last weekend.. We're there most Saturdays tho.. The Priddy's might have been there Sunday.. We all live close by so it's definitely our normal hangout spot
@amccauley5033 Жыл бұрын
I think it was. I recognized the quads and the guys in the video today, but not while talking to them. Tell them thanks for letting me ride with them.
@theviking4525 Жыл бұрын
@@amccauley5033 Thanks for checking out the videos!
@amccauley5033 Жыл бұрын
@@theviking4525 I thought you guys looked familiar. Lol
@BigRedGuy Жыл бұрын
Wow I didn't know you could go that fast through the trees ! Looks scary . Those trees can jump out in front of you if you're not careful !
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
You just hold down the B button!
@edwardstroko8936 Жыл бұрын
I know Barry Hawk. I’ve rode with him and raced a few times with him back in the old days!!! (Different class for me). But he lives by me and he is a good guy
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I think he's still doing course design for GNCC too, he's a legend!
@SLChopShop Жыл бұрын
thank you 🥰
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
🤘
@brandonbellacima66 Жыл бұрын
Ever try considering getting a urmosi throttle ? I have one on my bike and I will never go back to a stock thumber again. It’s a great investment
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
We tried one and didn't like it, mainly because of the price, the Honda 90 throttle for $25 was just as much improvement but like 6-7x less money
@brandonbellacima66 Жыл бұрын
@@DirtObseXXion yeah the price is def high. I waited until Black Friday sale to get mine last year. But hey can’t go wrong with a 25 dollar part that you like 🤙🏻
@quaddingsous Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
Thanks Q!
@joenewberry5912 Жыл бұрын
Try rotate the housing so the throttle lever upward. It will eliminate the need to reach down with your thumb.
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
That's a great tip!
@joenewberry5912 Жыл бұрын
@@DirtObseXXion I have the same issue with Honda throttle. I race a cannondale. They have a different throttle all together. They don't hang down as far as the honda. I found with even the cannondale one, turning it upward helps alot
@PhillyLS1 Жыл бұрын
You guys doing Ironman?
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
No I don't think so.. Are you racing?
@Little_Affliction Жыл бұрын
I just met this guy in person
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
And you survived??? 🤣
@Little_Affliction Жыл бұрын
@@DirtObseXXion yes sir finished 3d place nice to meet you
@Little_Affliction Жыл бұрын
3rd
@firewoodblake1243 Жыл бұрын
Cool video. Twist throttles are kinda sketchy on quads. My brother had a 1995 Suzuki king quad with a transplanted twist throttle from a dirt bike and it was a tough to ride. It was fine and actually kinda nice when going straight but when you hit bumps while in a turn it was very challenging to maintain consistent throttle control. Twist throttles are hard because You put to much pressure on the bars and the bars are to far away from your center of gravity when riding a quad (especially when in a turn). I would like a pressure or squeeze type throttle as opposed to a thumb push but the thumb will have to do for now.
@JacobJustIts Жыл бұрын
Makes me want a sport quad instead of a kodiak!
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
Having both is the most preferred option!
@scottmcclenaghan3236 Жыл бұрын
Hey, 41st like. In case you were tracking that.
@DirtObseXXion Жыл бұрын
I'll take it!
@kylecard8359 Жыл бұрын
Thumbs are for quads twists are for bikes
@Floridawoodsbanshee9 ай бұрын
Every wusssy has a tampon or four stroke?
@issaacxxx6202 Жыл бұрын
Let's be honest. The thumb throttle is a terrible idea and never should have happened.