Hi All
My name is Patrick, I am waiting to do the CSS Level 1 but unfortunately the course is booked out for this year, so instead of waiting a long time for the course to seek improving my riding I thought I should watch atleast the Twist Of The Wrist II DVD a couple of times and try it out for myself until the course is avaliable.
Today is Sunday 5th Of September 2010 I went to Stanwell Tops. I instantly saw my overall confidence increase by at least 25%. The weather conditions were quite bad, high winds gust, branches from the trees on the road. The first half of the stretch coming from Miranda, the road was in perfect condition and the second part to the lookout was quite bad.
First thing I notice was my confidence with the high wind increased and negative forces acting on my bike was greatly reduced and I was not scared of the wind pushing my bike anymore.
The other thing I notice was my arm fatigue reduced by 90%, I only felt my arm to fatigue once on the whole trip.
The confidence of avoiding the obstacles on the road also increased, and I could feel the bond I had with my bike was much better.
Cornering was much better and increase of at least 10%, I did not corner as I would like to due to wind and obstacles on the road was distracting me for parts of the road.
I totally recommend the Twist Of The Wrist II DVD as a start anyway and I have purchased the Twist Of The Wrist II book. The video gives you visual effects of the bikes physical characteristic and a better understanding of why the bike act the way it acts.
I have purchased the Twist Of The Wrist II Book which I guess gives you a more in-depth understanding of riding then the DVD.
The summary of what I learned is that considering the really bad conditions today and how I felt after the ride indicates to me that the DVD did help me quite alot just by viewing it a couple of times.
I hope this information helps people making the decision whether spending the money on the DVD or on the book is a waste of money or have second thoughts.
Good luck people if you decide to purchase the DVD or Book.
P.S My Chicken Strips on my tyres were reduced hopeful next time are competely gone.
Cheers
Patrick