Brake control and good technique. Time and experience + time riding. Canmore isn't really that difficult in terms of descents unless you're hitting the pirate trails. Everything else is kind of tame.
Yes that is the Transition Smuggler. I decided to sell it to get something a little more climbing focused i.e. Specialized Stumpjumper (non-evo). The Smuggler climbed really well with the lock switch but not with a sense of urgency. It was definitely in a league of it's own on the descents with that Fox Float X shock and horst link suspension design.
@@sprungmass Feel free to dm, but is the Wind Tower accessible through High Line at the Parking spot, or? I ride lots of KH and Peaks, but this will be my first summer getting to know the actual freeride and dh trails in my backyard. I hit reclaimed and Riders pretty regularly too.