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Clinton Smout from SMART Performance Centre and host, Jim Martin, examine what happens when the bike slows down, how riders manage balance through steering, peg weighting, body position, acceleration, and foot placement, and what putting a foot down can reveal about motorcycle control, confidence, and riding skill.🔗 Show Notes & Links: Find photos, links, and resources related to this episode on our website at Adventure Rider Radio.🎧 Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode: We release new episodes of ARR every week on Thursday and of RAW on the 21st of every month—full of inspiring stories, expert advice, and insight from the world of adventure motorcycling. Hit subscribe so you never miss out!💡 Got an Idea? Have a guest suggestion or topic you’d love us to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email through our website.⭐️ Leave a Review: Enjoying the show? 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Until next time—ride safe and keep exploring!\n\n  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★\n\n      "},"annotations":[{"id":460160,"startTime":14.7,"endTime":35.2,"type":"concept","title":"rider skills toolbox","url":"/glossary/rider-skills-toolbox","quote":"A DAB should be a tool in your rider skills toolbox, and according to Clinton Smout from\nSmart Performance Center, it's not just poking a foot at the ground.","canonicalId":"concept:rider-skills-toolbox","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.75,"source":"gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The episode uses “rider skills toolbox” as a framework: instead of treating the dab as a panic reaction, you should think of it as one technique among many for staying balanced and controlling the motorcycle. 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