How to "wedge" video

bij · 07-31-2010, 06:09 AM

I made a "how to wedge" video to help introduce this move to intermediate riders. A "wedge" is a move where you are balanced on both wheels on top of 2 obstacles that are more than wheelbase apart. (Wheelbase is the distance from the center of the front hub to rear hub).

This move is recommended for riders who have a pretty good understanding of basics like hopping, coordinating pedal strokes with brake use, and back wheel hops.

I hope it helps some riders out there who trying to learn this move.

alexzero13 · 07-31-2010, 06:25 AM

^_^'! Kawaii desu!

Thanks

**rush** · 07-31-2010, 07:36 AM

Very cool.

stefan · 07-31-2010, 07:41 AM

big in japan !

sxbud138 · 07-31-2010, 07:53 AM

Thanks for the vid, I have been starting to work on this move. Are you planning on making a vid for outside wedges ?

bij · 07-31-2010, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexzero13

^_^'! Kawaii desu!
Thanks

Majisuka? Arigatou?

Quote:

Originally Posted by rush

Very cool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

big in japan !

Thanks for the comments guys!

dub599 · 07-31-2010, 09:45 AM

great video. the slow motion sections. definitely helped show me body position and pedal movements. its still out of my league but much appreciated

TRD · 07-31-2010, 09:46 AM

His has been my favorite move in trials since I learned it, but this is a very cool video! Good stuff

ateam · 07-31-2010, 10:07 AM

Great post, some day maybe.

J_Dada · 07-31-2010, 12:22 PM

Wow. Awesome post. Thank you! Rush, can this please be stickied?

Borgschulze · 07-31-2010, 12:48 PM

Outside wedge (wodge) is quite similar to wheelswap?

Awesome video, I've not found anything around me to practice this on.

J_Dada · 07-31-2010, 01:04 PM

Hey Borg check this out:

http://www.observedtrials.net/vb/showthread.php?t=37716&highlight=outside+wedge

hopsalot · 07-31-2010, 03:07 PM

You wheel seems to slip after every move, is this really good balance or really bad brakes?

bij · 07-31-2010, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hopsalot

You wheel seems to slip after every move, is this really good balance or really bad brakes?

Good observation!

Well, I tried to keep the video consistent since it was filmed on a few different days. Since the first day I had quiet brakes, I thought the vid should continue to have quiet brakes. So in some of the examples that you see on the curb, I actually use NO rear brake when I land. So it was actually a brakeless landing.

bij · 07-31-2010, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sxbud138

Thanks for the vid, I have been starting to work on this move. Are you planning on making a vid for outside wedges ?

I might try to make a video for outside wedges (where the obstacle is stuck between the tires right?).

Or perhaps someone else on otn can do one? We'll see, it is a good idea to do a vid on outside wedges as well.

sxbud138 · 07-31-2010, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bij

I might try to make a video for outside wedges (where the obstacle is stuck between the tires right?).

Or perhaps someone else on otn can do one? We'll see, it is a good idea to do a vid on outside wedges as well.

Yes, I see them in alot of videos but it happens so fast its hard to see the motion needed. A step by step video would come in handy.

Boots · 08-01-2010, 02:06 AM

That is a really great tutorial. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by J_Dada

Hey Borg check this out:

http://www.observedtrials.net/vb/showthread.php?t=37716&highlight=outside+wedge

Finally started to get this down the week before TTown

Pav and Drake-side's combined advice taught me how to effortlessly wheelswitch obstacles as small as a curb without pedaling. Honestly made all the difference for my natty riding. Now to combine that, surges, and these wedges for serious comp progression.

J_Dada · 08-01-2010, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boots

Finally started to get this down the week before TTown

I noticed!

I will have a rear wheel in a week so heal up!

byoexile · 08-01-2010, 04:43 PM

Sugoi. Arigatou gozaimasu.

**rush** · 08-01-2010, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boots

That is a really great tutorial. Thanks!

Finally started to get this down the week before TTown

Pav and Drake-side's combined advice taught me how to effortlessly wheelswitch obstacles as small as a curb without pedaling. Honestly made all the difference for my natty riding. Now to combine that, surges, and these wedges for serious comp progression.

Please impart said knowledge to the masses?

Jitters · 08-02-2010, 07:30 PM

Definitely a nice tutorial vid. Thanks for posting. I'll get to that in about 15 years at my current rate.

stocktrials · 08-02-2010, 08:06 PM

If I can chip in: I'd recommend getting fairly good at resting your front wheel against an object before spending lots of time on wedges (mmm).

You can use up a lot of energy getting into the sweet spot to bust a wedge, so aim to get your balance without using too many hops, but moreso on using your body and handlebars.

KeepRollin · 08-05-2010, 10:28 AM

^^^^^ True. Learning to balance with your wheel up against a wall is critical.

Overall though, this is a brilliant video. It's quite clever to show common mistakes and what they look like when you do them. Well done!

As boots said, wedges are one of those moves that can really take your natural riding to the next level and help at competitions. The other key moves are inside wedges (wodges?) and static hooks.

sxbud138 · 08-05-2010, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeepRollin

^^^^^ True. Learning to balance with your wheel up against a wall is critical.

Overall though, this is a brilliant video. It's quite clever to show common mistakes and what they look like when you do them. Well done!

As boots said, wedges are one of those moves that can really take your natural riding to the next level and help at competitions. The other key moves are inside wedges (wodges?) and static hooks.

Any tips on static hook's ? I want to start to learn them but have no clue where to start.

slavchik · 08-05-2010, 10:47 AM

Great video, thanks for posting bij!

07-31-2010, 09:46 AM	#8
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08-02-2010, 08:06 PM	#22
stocktrials Mitch. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,548	If I can chip in: I'd recommend getting fairly good at resting your front wheel against an object before spending lots of time on wedges (mmm). You can use up a lot of energy getting into the sweet spot to bust a wedge, so aim to get your balance without using too many hops, but moreso on using your body and handlebars. __________________ ATOMZ/UN sydneytrials.com Trials Is Dead

08-05-2010, 10:47 AM	#25
slavchik Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 35	Great video, thanks for posting bij! __________________ MOTOVILOV www.vivertatva.com

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