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You asked for it in the community poll! Today we are tackling steep, loose boulder hill climbs on the KTM 390 Adventure.
In this guide, I break down line selection, body positioning, throttle control, and how to keep momentum when the trail breaks loose underneath you.
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📍 CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro & The Problem with Loose Rock Hills
0:46 - Mindset & Building Confidence Before You Climb
1:17 - Line Choice: Finding Traction in a "Battlefield"
1:42 - Body Position & Weight Distribution
2:26 - Throttle Control, Momentum & Walking the Trail
2:55 - Proper Footwork: Keeping Feet on the Pegs
3:41 - Traction Control: When to Turn It Off & Clutch Skills
5:02 - Finger Placement (Clutch & Brake Readiness)
5:19 - Tire Pressures: Finding Flex Without Pinching Rims
6:12 - How to Bail Out & Turn Around Safely
6:50 - Should You Restart Mid-Hill or Go Back Down?
7:32 - Riding Within Your Limits & Final Advice
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