#1 MTB Drop Mistake: Stop doing this!!!!
168K views · Jun 24, 2025 · Sports
Comments · 221
@marcosdoolival2465 · 1 year ago
I just want to say that I stumbled upon this video by chance....it got my attention and as much as I hate to admit, I've been struggling with this a long time ....I'm a big guy and your breakdown helped me so much...I've put this to test this past weekend and I'm way more confident on my drops. thanks much man.
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@tobymusson8413 · 1 year ago
You've done quite a few videos on drops, now, but this by far the best explained and demonstrated one, nice one, Dusty!
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@paulb657 · 1 year ago
You are the only YouTuber that breaks down everything, to help us understand!<br>When I understand, I can do so much more than simply trying to imitate someone else.
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@quantumkookaburra · 1 year ago
I've been trying to figure this out for ages and finally recognized this technique when I saw a rider doing it the other day. Now you have explained it perfectly. As usual.
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@rderosier · 10 months ago
Great job showing how it’s done. One of the best instructional videos I’ve ever seen. I love how much time you spent on the wrong form. That was super helpful. It was exactly how I was taught and I couldn’t get the drops right.
@yeaj_83 · 1 year ago
Came across this video and it is the best I have watched from all the drop videos I have seen. Really breaks things down, step-by-step, and slows the video down to show what proper form and body position look like. I am now subscribed and looking into his other videos to glean some insights on other techniques. Fantastic videos, mate!
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@nhung7592 · 1 year ago
This is the best tutorial I've watched covering how to properly go off a drop. AND the only one injecting confidence and getting me excited to finally hit up my community bike park and give it a try... on the baby drop, of course 😂. I especially found the colorful linear markups very helpful in driving home your point; they aided in visualizing my body position on my bike as you provided the steps. Thank you so much for the thorough explanation.
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@shoot_print_frame · 9 months ago
That last drop was killer! Great work man. Pro 👌
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@woohoo5324 · 8 months ago
Thanks for speaking English in a concise understandable way to teach this method. Can’t understand the Aussie/Brit/Irish every vid on here! You make sense. Thank you.
@SensatoKuro · 11 months ago
I've watched a few other tutorials on drops, and, this is most likely the best I've seen. Tips with actual theory and explanations to behind it. Thanks!
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@Veruk22 · 4 months ago
My youngest has gotten me back into trail riding and this has helped him a lot.
@scarletflame8770 · 1 year ago
Your videos help me jump all intermediate jumps effortlessly now! Thank youuu. For me the right speed and that push/ body position helps me a lot.
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