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    Don't be afraid of the vertical ramps. It is not so difficult if you know what you are doing. In Grease Transit the real problem is after the vertical ramp.

    Berkandsnow reminded me on The Grindhouse, so here it is. Perhaps there is a better way to use the swing thing in the middle of the track. Just I am not sure how,... yet,..

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    Yeah I agree with you completely, I just haven't been able to master those vert-ramps with the Donkey yet, I know how to do it (even more-so now from watching your videos, Thanks) I just can't land them most of the time because of those bouncy wheels and the extremely sensitive leaning.....Hopefully I will one day though !!

    Anyway, another nice clean run on The Grindhouse there, you use the swing flawlessly but if you don't use it at-all you'll set a much faster time, when I say "don't use it at-all" I mean you can actually make the jump across that gap without even touching the swing, I can do it on the Berserker so surely it's possible on the Donkey.....With the Berserker I jump the gap going underneath the swing but after watching your Donkey run it looks like it might make it going over and through the top of the swing (still without touching it though) I'm sure you could manage it with your Donkey skills, have a go and let me know how you get on and if it helps !?
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    Vertical ramp - a little how to
    Always bounce of previous platform in order to go up when you hit the platform.
    If it is not possible to bounce then bunny hop. Never go strait.
    Hit the vertical ramp with the front wheel and lean forward. Front wheel must not bounce, otherwise you crash. You must find an angle by yourself and attach front wheel on the ramp.
    Push forward, with front wheel attach to the ramp. If you see that you will end with back flip, just stop and push forward again.

    Here is one more track with several ramps of this kind. Hope that this will be helpful

    PS The Grindhouse. Yes I go under the flip too but with Berserker. I am not sure if it is possible with the Donkey. However, it is possible to go with front flip like I did on Casino Rooftop. But it is not simple

    So,... Grinder Precinct

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    Damn man, you really are the Donkey Master.....That's a sweet run on a great track which can be a pain sometimes, even on the Mantis, but as normal you make it look easy whilst riding the Little Beast.....Just a quality run mate, Nice one !!

    Also, thanks for the few tips, I had sort-of picked up on the front wheel thing from watching your videos but I wasn't completely sure how to execute the move properly, so thanks for explaining it, I haven't been able to perfect it just yet but I'll keep at it.....Thanks again, it's much appreciated.....Keep on taming that Little Beast !!
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    Thanks man, but master is a hard word, I just chase ghosts of real masters and trying to make attractive videos.
    Keep practice, once you find a proper angle you'll see that it is not so difficult.

    Much more frustrating thing is time saver on Troll Lair. Not my best ride but time saver is here and looks nice,..

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    Nice run mate and the time saver does look good with the Donkey, I struggle to land it every time with the Berserker but it looks easier to do with the Donkey, guess it's because it's smaller or maybe because you're riding it !?
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    I am not sure if it easier, Donkey is slower then Berserker. It looks easy when you watch, but did you try? It was not easy for me Success rate is very low.

    One more infamous vertical ramp is on Hilltop Ghetto. At least for Donkey. This is good example for "how to - vertical ramps". Attach front wheel to the ramp, if you are not sure, just stop and push forward again.

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    Yeah, I had a try after watching your video (MANY tries) and it's definitely NOT as easy as you make it look in your video (I knew it wouldn't be hahaha) I only came close to making it, didn't actually land it when I tried but I'll keep at it and hopefully I'll hone the skill enough to land it one day !!

    It just makes me give you more praise and appreciation for the quality runs you've done, as I know just how hard it is to ride and land most of it on the Donkey (Little Beast)


    As for Hilltop Ghetto.....That's a quality run that's made even better because you've done it on the Little Beast, Nicely Done Mate !!
    I had a REALLY hard time, just completing the Track, when I first came across it in the Story Mode and I took a LOT longer to get Platinum here as well but I finally got used to it and I'm a lot more proficient now.....As for the Donkey, I just can't get over that starting Vert-Ramp.....and I've tried MANY times BUT I'm yet to have a go since I've been watching your videos and listening to your advice, as you've definitely helped me get better on the Donkey (Thanks for that Mate.....Much Appreciated ).....So I'll have another go at it and let you know how I get on !!
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    Thanks man and keep practice.
    Maybe my approach to vertical ramps is not suitable for all players. Maybe you can find another way that is more suitable for you. But in any case, you must find a way to NOT bounce when you land on vertical ramp. For me, rear wheel lending is harder, and success rate is much lower.

    One more track with vertical ramps which can be frustrating, Scorched Battlement
    But as you see, I am not sure yet what is the best route for all those ramps,..

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    I'm getting used to your front wheel technique, also I agree, it works a lot better than the back wheel and it's definitely more consistent that's for sure.....Cheers for that !!

    Nice clean and smooth run on Scorched Battlement, another track I like which is quite challenging in places, especially to keep a constant flow all the way through the run as there's a few technical ramps and bounces you have to time just right, which looks to be a little easier with the aid of the Donkey's bouncy wheels (in places anyway) Nicely done again mate, always a joy to watch !!


    I've noticed that I'm riding the Donkey a lot better and generally smoother all-round since I've been watching your videos and chatting to you.....Many Thanks Mate, it's MUCH Appreciated !!



    Just need RedLynx to fix the damn Leader Boards so they ALL work properly again, then I'll put more time in on the Donkey, but as it is right now I'm losing LOADS of points on every other track I ride.....So I'm only riding it when it appears on the Slot Machine for now !!
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