"Learn to Fly" Clinic

[Chuckie]

Some mates and I are doing the AMBC learn to fly clinic this weekend at Oxford Falls.

Has anyone done this course and what should we expect?

Some big stacks I'd say...:)

[insomniac92]

Hi,
I haven't heard of this clinic but it sounds interesting.
Can you tell me where I can find some info on it.

Thanks

[alchemist]

These guys

www.ambc.com.au (http://www.ambc.com.au/)

[stp rider]

sounds mad i wouldnt mined going.

[bikekid127]

If i get a good report card mum and dad might let me go. Sounds heaps good, you should have a good time.

[J-ack]

Looks pretty cool, is there a DJ type version of it?

[demodv8]

he'y chuckie gives us the low down on the learn to fly thing is it worth it what did they teach you can you do everything at OFalls now

[Chuckie]

he'y chuckie gives us the low down on the learn to fly thing is it worth it what did they teach you can you do everything at OFalls now

Yeah it was a pretty awesome day!! Thats my first real attempt at genuine downhill stuff so I learnt a lot. instructor was Al Crisp and his mate Dylan, real cool dudes and excellent instructors!

He had us negotiating some jumps and drops that I would normally avoid, going into details of the technique and speed required. Its amazing how much of it is psychological.

He also spent some time on cornering and using berms effictively which was pretty cool. Using the berms to maintain speed and accelerate out of corners is harder than you think. We saw a lot of examples of how we shouldnt do it.

We also got the chance to hit the wall ride which was a lot of fun. First few attempts were shaky but by the 3rd run and some great coaching we all had it down pat.

the two instructors demonstrated their skills on several occasions with speed and massive jumps, making it look easy

Overall I must say I recommend this to anyone wanting to get into DH/Freeride. I am hooked and I know now I left today a much better rider than when I arrived this morning. There are still a few sections I wanna try again but yesterday I wouldnt have even contemplated them

Thanks to those riders that came thru and were so patient with us...now I gotta buy a DH bike :)

[benni]

that sounds really good, and fun. i wish i had something like that around me. any tips on cornering? :p

[13677meelo]

Sounds gud i might chek it out someday

[bikekid127]

sounds like you had fun. I need to to something like that. Im good at big drops and jumps but Ive got no idea about the technical stuff.

[The funki 1]

That looks like awesome fun i think i might do it someday....:) At the risk of sounding stupid may i ask how you know what categories you fall into, i race the state series and some of the Nat's but i dont wanna rock up like a wank and put myself in the top class, but at the same time i want to come home and have learnt something new....:cool:

[bikekid127]

if do are good and have racing experience you would be in a higher class. Just to be safe you could email them im sure they would be more than happy to help.

[insomniac92]

Hi, not wanting to rock up as the only old fart going thru a mid life crisis :D, what was the approx age bracket of the guys on the course?

[trouble]

Hi, not wanting to rock up as the only old fart going thru a mid life crisis :D, what was the approx age bracket of the guys on the course?
As said on the website, clearly,the higher courses are for 16+ only!, Im 16 in a few weeks,YAH!, Im thinking a birthday present will be well used this year! I saw then at it on Sunday, went past,I was probably the bad example of going through a corner,I need some work.

[insomniac92]

As said on the website, clearly,the higher courses are for 16+ only!, Im 16 in a few eeks,YAH!, Im thinking a birthday present will be well used this year! I saw then at it on Sunday, went past,I was probly the bad example of going through a corner,I need some work.

Maybe ask for a dictionary too! :D

[Chuckie]

Hi, not wanting to rock up as the only old fart going thru a mid life crisis :D, what was the approx age bracket of the guys on the course?

I believe anywhere between 25 -40 (one of my mates that came is over 40)

[insomniac92]

Thanks. I might try and get on the next course.

[insomniac92]

I know this course is all about getting the technique right but roughly what size are the drops that they take you down?

Thanks

[Chuckie]

anywhere between 4-6 feet

[Derka Derka]

I did the first "learning to fly"course that AMBC ran. It was well worth while & i found i got allot of stuff more dialled in. Basically sections are sessioned, confidence & skills are tuned and then difficulty increased. Lots of different skill levels in the group, however it is pretty much individual coaching. Al is a good coach which also helps.

Do it!!

Did it on a Reign, so dont stress just get ya bum friendly with ya tire

[taibo]

anywhere between 4-6 feet

some of them are a bit bigger than that chuckie! :)

the one that everyone stacked on was close to 10ft!

[Chuckie]

Ha ha Tai, and you got the biggest air of the day, Jumped over the whole rock garden at the bottom, and MADE it!! Awesome stuff mate. To see you get off that bike smiling & shaking was priceless.

Hey Tai...because of you & Mark...I bought a DH rig yesterday :D

[taibo]

what did u get mate?

[marcus 01]

hey do you have to be a good rider or do you get taught allot of stuff there

[brodie_rider]

can u do it on a hardtail

[Chuckie]

They assess your ability at the beginning. Its about improving and progression so I guess they just want you to have some experience with riding tech trails.

I am sure you could do it on a hard tail but I wouldn't unless u r super smooth. I had a mate that had a C'dale Rush (4 inch of travel) and it was rough on him and the bike

[iridebikeswif2wheels]

sounds like fun! shame im over the over side of the continent!

[bens109]

This sounds great, anyone else done one?