More People Should Mountain Bike At Skateparks 

Another rule is that you should apologize if you do something bad( mess up someones trick, nearly run into someone etc.) it doesen´t hurt to say sorry. This helps to ease the tention between riders.

Additional notes about the video: 1. I was sick when I recorded the voice over - Sorry about that. 2. No, slipping on the Quaterpipe was not planned. It hurt. 3. There's more skatepark etiquette but these are the ones I find most violated. 4. Dirt Jumpers and Hardtail have plenty of other differences, this was just an oversimplification. 5. Apparently Styrofoam is a trademarked name like Kleenex and Bandaid.

Hardest decision was deciding who’s video to watch first. Phil’s, or Seth’s

I wish I had this when I started!! We used to ride trials in the skatepark all the time and we'd always ride across traffic and wondered why everyone hated us.

Anyone else been watching old Skills with Phil videos because they’re all so good? New videos are always the highlight of the day

im 47.grew up on bmx.grew up watching flatland and ramps.and i grew up never learning to ride ramps at all and being scared. OK technically we didnt have a skatepark in my town then.BUT i did build a "craptacular" 1/4 pipe myself. Learning to do a basic air is one thing ill go to my grave never learning. to say its my passion,my love,my hope and dreams is selling it short.I literally get tears in my eyes when watching people do it. As i did watching this video. To have someone that would personally teach me guide me might would help.I never asked much out of life.But learning that would allow me to die in peace..sounds crazy i guess..IF there is anyone watching this video that lives around west Tn would you take the time to teach an old man new tricks before i get too old?

0:07 look at the scooter guy

Every scooter kid in the world could benefit from this 😂

My DJ bike should be showing up next week, so this came at the perfect time. Thanks for all you do Phil!

As a life long skater I can really appreciate you explaining the skatepark etiqute. It's something I always took for granted growing up in parks that I think you nailed here. Bike and skate life are so similar I think all the misunderstandings I've seen at the park over the years all came from this exact subject from both sides. Really good stuff here Phil. 💯

For me, riding a skatepark for the first time, its about as intimidating as the first time I rode a bike park

*Rule Number 1* of riding a public skatepark on a weekend (especially on a mtb): COVER YOUR BRAKES! You don't wanna be the guy/gal to hospitalise a 5 year old on a walking bike, or some kid on a hoverboard, or an elderly lady playing frogger with traffic. I've even seen parents telling their groups of kids to run the length and back as an agility course, while other people are riding it. Radio controlled cars, footballs, sitting hoverboards, power wheels. You name it, it probably happens more frequently than you would expect :p Personally I try to embrace it, as moving obstacles can add an extra layer of fun stuff to concentrate on. *Rule 2:* Analyse other people's riding Figure out which people repeatedly pose a serious risk to others (snaking, cutting, etc), so you can be ready when around them, or attempt to keep a bit more room. *Rule 3:* Mistakes do happen So be as polite and decent as you can be. Sometimes it really is just bad luck, like two riders waiting patiently before dropping in at the exact same time. Outside of those things, I'm pretty sure all the basics were covered in this genuinely informative and entertaining video :)

Love this video! I recently stumbled upon a bike/skate park during my last MTB ride. As you noted, even with no one there, it was intimidating. I honestly didn't even know how to most effectively utilize the features. I played around for a while and loved learning what I could. This well done vid gives great pointers that I will apply to my next visit. Thanks Phil!

Seth and Phil posting in the same hour?! This is heaven! Loved the video it was really helpful phil!!

Such a good idea for a video. I have always loved riding my mtb and dj in skateparks. The conditions are always good when the trails are too muddy and I learned a lot there that applys to trails... Very well explained and great tutorial! It’s always funny to see the looks you get from skaters when you ride up on a mountain bike and start riding lol

Yes, a new SWP vid! Enjoyed it Phil. I have an older dj bike I've got mostly back together but haven't been on it in years. I remember it did wonders for my trail riding/hucking in the past.

Great video Phil! I went to ride the skatepark for the first time a couple of months ago and loved it. This survival guide is perfect. You are just so good at explaining things. I am going to have to watch this with the wife and kids later.

Been waiting for somebody to a video about this for soo long! Thanks Phil! 👍

awesome edit Phil, congrats with all you're sponsors hope you have a great year, looking forward to more videos.!

Excellently done Phil! I have no doubt that this will be a great learning tool for all types of people....as well as good entertainment.

This was the most helpful video on the MTB subject I've watched so far. As someone who is ready to make their first DH MTB purchase in the near future, the local skate park was my target practice area & general edaquite is always knowledge everyone needs to know, but never wants to admit they DON'T! Nice!

Another nice video. Keep up the good work...and thanks for playing bikes with us.

Your videos are great. Keep them coming. Great to see Haley!!

Awesome video phil, I just got a dirt jumper the other day so this video was super helpful regarding the tips on how to drop in and carve a ramp. I used to race bmx and ride mtb but now I’m hooked on strictly riding dirt jumpers :D thanks again for the video. Super helpful

You answered some questions I always wanted answered. Great video. I think that dropping in thing can help in mtb also.

im just getting into Mountain biking at 32 years old, i did skateboarding as a teenager and mainly skated parks, one of the first thing i did when i got on the bike (after 14 years of no cycling) was take it to a skatepark to get used to the feel of the bike on something familiar to me (a bowl). it really helped me settle in and get used to pumping on a bike, highly reccomend

Such a great and well explained clip!!! Great job👍🏽 Live-Life-Loud🤘🏽🤙🏽👍🏽!!!

Just found your channel and been watching a bunch of videos. Your vids are stunningly informative, understandable, well edited and killer riding. Cheers!

Thanks alot Phil for making this video!. Really great

Love this vid. At 45, I am just starting to learn to "session" in an effort to improve my riding. Latest video I posted has a skate park, dj session where I am getting used to a ht again. Such an important part of riding is what skaters have known for decades, sessioning...

My son just got into BMX and started to ride the skate parks, we just watched your video thank you so much for such a detail and informative video it will make our time at the park so much better.

This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Phil!

Really love your videos! Thx 😁

Rad video Phil! I’m a pretty experienced trail rider but will be buying a dirt jumper and hitting the skatepark for the first time in about a month’s time. Thanks to this video, I’m feeling confident!

This is a great video! I wish I knew any of this a few years ago when I started riding skateparks.

Thanks for this Phil, this is one of the main reasons i havent gone to Rays Indoor Park even though I live so close because im a little intimidated of skate parks.

Nice Phil! And you even got Matt looking good out there!

I certainly appreciate this. I'm over 40 and just bought a 20" BMX to help learn some additional bike handling skills. Taking it to Ray's next week along with the trail bike I usually bring. I'm sure there will be plenty of learning.

Thanks a lot Phil. Really helpful always wanted to go to a skate park but was always scared.

Very nice and informative video mate. Well done👍 Im looking into doing some dirt jumps later on.

You’re so right!!! I don’t ride trails but a few times a week and different ones at that. There are a couple of bike parks recently built and nearby I should session to improve skills!! Thanks!!!

I'm a long time bmx/mtb/dj rider taking my mtb riding girlfriend to a skatepark for the first time soon. This video is really helpful. You talk about a lot of things that I take for granted about park riding. Great work dude 🤙

Thanks for this video. Very helpful.

Thanks for sharing these great tips! :-)

At 1:57 did anyone see the sneak peak of the new whip

Great video! I started learning trials and have been waiting to hit the skatepark but I'm super intimidated! I'm going soon!

Much love from Lynchburg dawg! See you at the Liberty indoor park!

I’m a decently experienced scooter and bmx rider but I still enjoyed watching this thank you for getting the info out Phil

You are so on point with telling people where to stand!!

BMX background here also....but from the late 80's...(...yea I'm old but still whipping decent gaps and 12ft drops...). Built and rode huge quarter-pipes back then,...never had the pleasure of riding a skatepark(...SW Missouri in the 80's.,?..hell, few here even knew what BMX was.... Lol) My wife and I ride NWArkansas religiously and Fruita/Grand Junction several times a yr but I've never been to a bikepark. We may do some of this this summer.... SO.... This is killer info for me today P.M! Thanx! (Ive had my wife watchin your instructional stuff for a bit now.... She's progressing nicely.... Thanx for that also. So much appreciated!)

Thanks for the awesome instructional videos.

Hope you're feeling better Phil, I don't have a lot of park experience but I do really enjoy riding at them when I get a chance. it's great to have a place to focus on specific skills. You must have covered a lot of miles on this trip.

6:45 You ok Phil? 😂

Phil you probably wont read this but i just got a new bmx and i was so worried about about going to the bmx park but after watching this video i have got confidence to go tomorrow. thank you. by the way i have been watching you for ages. thanks again.

Thanks for the tips on dropping in. I can do smaller ramps but chainring catches on bigger ramps. Will have to give the angle a try.

Thanks for showing off the park in Roanoke. I actually never saw any of the lines that u did before this video

Good content as always Phil. Ride on Brother.

Perfect vid for me, noob mtb rider just found a little skate park near me to work on some skills, thanks!

top notch! nice video!! 🙏

Dude that GT is Beautiful

loving that chrome dirt jumper...reminds me of my old GT

it's like you made this video for me personally. mountain biker who got a dirt jumper a couple months ago to ride Ray's indoor park. I busted myself learning how to go up and back down a vert ramp last week. it took me 5 tries and a lot of blood on my shins to make it happen, but it was an amazing moment. now i can enjoy my local skatepark too, now that i know how to do a vert ramp. it's hard to learn when nobody is a good teacher. i just paused and replayed parts of this video several times to learn the right movements on how to air a quarter correctly. you should do a video just specifically on how to air a quarter. people like me dont understand the exact movements and we dont have a coach, so its hard to learn from someone at the skate park who says "idk you just do it"

Very good tips, thanks!

Great tips, Phil!!!

Honestly. I am glad to hear Phil emphasize “just because something looks easy doesn’t mean it is”... very true. Phil makes a lot of this look like child’s play until I try it myself!

Great run down. Love the bit about not using fun boxes as benches and 'dont hang out here'.

Thanks exactly when I needed this video

Monster video! Super helpful. Thanks

Bro this helped so much thanks Phil!!!!!

Great video!!!

I've debating heading to the skatepark in my Sync'r...maybe I'll try it soon :) thanks, phil

Thanks Phil, you're the best!

Great video. I come from a bmx background as well and love to see other mountain bikers who came from bmx. One thing I would add to your etiquette part is let more experienced riders Finish, so as not to get landed in. But if they are nice, which most people are, they will let you go first. My biggest pet peeve is people of different skill levels trying to cross paths. It doesn't work out and someone gets hurt.

Please, please do one of these for dirt jumps and pump tracks.

This is a perfect intro to riding skateparks. I've been riding them for 30+ years and I wish this was a mandatory watch for anyone new to it, there'd be a lot less injuries and collisions.

After being a skateboarder in my high school days transitioning to a bike is a little bit a learning curve. Thanks for the tips!

I am so stoked that you were on GT I am a huge GT fan/Rider myself!!! love the videos keep up the great work

Great Video !!

56 yrs old and started riding skateparks again on a 26" PK Ripper,,thanks for the vid tips

That teal trek is beautiful!!!

Best day ever new video from you then from seth wish I could ride but I have a back problem currently and there is snow on the ground still lol

Great video. Pro quality.

Never taken my bike to the skatepark before but might give it a go you’ve convinced me Phil 😂😂

Phil is the skilledest... I think that might be a word?

Suggestion with the roll in / drop in quarter pipes. Full commitment is needed but with relaxed body. OTB and loop.outs usually happens with newbies when they are too stiff or half.commited.

I love park in the morning. Its so good having it all to yourself.

Great Video again 👍🏻😍

You helped me alott thank you

I've only got a full blown full sus, had it over the new local park the other day... still great fun and the cranks clear all the ledges too 😉

Dude that crash was definitely not planned lol. You fell so hard! Great video for beggars mate. I love your videos! Can’t wait for twice a week up loads.

This is what the people wanted Phil, nice:)

great video man. everyone should be made to watch this before entering a park... ha :)

Very very very helpful my good sir

Can't wait to see you at highland this year Phil look for me I'll be on a mountain bike 😂😂😂

Great video Phil! I want to take my DJ to a skatepark but I don't want to feel like the old dude riding with a bunch of young kids!

Thank you phil 🤜🤛

This is the most helpful video I've seen

Yoo I’m a skater (don’t really know what RU-vid rabbit hole brought me hear) and you went to some of my locals he’ll yeah SWVA

Perfect video Phil!! You should create an academy for bikers... ;o) Kind regards from Spain.

Back in the 80's I used to go to The Pipeline skatepark in Upland,Ca and it was fun!