Do You Critique Other Riders? - Page 3

z06boy · 06-22-2009, 02:10 PM

Only my wife.

No I usually do not critique other riders unless they are doing something that endangers me.

the chi · 06-22-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

No I usually do not critique other riders unless they are doing something that endangers me.

This is true for me as well. Unless they are a hazard to me or others, I wont venture my thoughts, or unless they ask. When I become a riding God, maybe I'll change my mind...

HurricaneHeather · 06-22-2009, 04:32 PM

I always like to watch random people riding and see if any other riders around who are also watching make a comment. That is really how I learned a lot of things. By listening to Moira talk about some dumb ass move someone made on a ride. Then I would just make a mental note not to do that.

azoomm · 06-22-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather

I always like to watch random people riding and see if any other riders around who are also watching make a comment. That is really how I learned a lot of things. By listening to Moira talk about some dumb ass move someone made on a ride. Then I would just make a mental note not to do that.

MissHell · 06-22-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

I always look at how others ride, especially if they are handling the road/track better than me. It's interesting to compare other peoples' habits to your own (good and bad) to see where you can improve.

Same here.

If I like the way someone rides, I like to ask them to critique me. I can always learn from others.

racedoll · 06-22-2009, 10:31 PM

I like watching the way people ride and critique them to a certain extent, but indirectly. The only time I went riding this year I commented on this girl's foot position. I said it nicely and we were on the subject anyway so I took my chances. Otherwise I keep to myself.

When I corner work, it is my job to critique people. I call in whatever the person is doing and then the instructors decide if it needs addressed to the individual or not.

I don't ask Erik to correct me because I know he will respond with, you know how to do it. Any of my instructors at the track, I definitely want to know where I can improve. I know my weaknesses and work on them, but just not enough.

The Awesome · 06-23-2009, 12:46 AM

I don't give advice unless someone asks for it, but I gather a quick assessment of any rider I see, and I often think about what I might say if they asked me about it.

Particle Man · 06-26-2009, 04:27 PM

I watch out for myself but keep an eye out for people who could lock up their wheels mid-lean so I can avoid them

smileyman · 06-26-2009, 04:48 PM

I critique everyone...for everything!

06-26-2009, 04:27 PM	#28
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I watch out for myself but keep an eye out for people who could lock up their wheels mid-lean so I can avoid them __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

06-26-2009, 04:48 PM	#29
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	I critique everyone...for everything! __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

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06-22-2009, 02:10 PM	#21
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Only my wife. No I usually do not critique other riders unless they are doing something that endangers me.

06-22-2009, 04:32 PM	#23
HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	I always like to watch random people riding and see if any other riders around who are also watching make a comment. That is really how I learned a lot of things. By listening to Moira talk about some dumb ass move someone made on a ride. Then I would just make a mental note not to do that.

06-22-2009, 10:31 PM	#26
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	I like watching the way people ride and critique them to a certain extent, but indirectly. The only time I went riding this year I commented on this girl's foot position. I said it nicely and we were on the subject anyway so I took my chances. Otherwise I keep to myself. When I corner work, it is my job to critique people. I call in whatever the person is doing and then the instructors decide if it needs addressed to the individual or not. I don't ask Erik to correct me because I know he will respond with, you know how to do it. Any of my instructors at the track, I definitely want to know where I can improve. I know my weaknesses and work on them, but just not enough.

06-23-2009, 12:46 AM	#27
The Awesome Custom User Title Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 120	I don't give advice unless someone asks for it, but I gather a quick assessment of any rider I see, and I often think about what I might say if they asked me about it.