Customer Testimonials

Christian Guerrero

This school was the best money I ever spent in the twenty-five years of riding motorcycles.  It was an excellent experience and I would recommend this school for any rider. Thanks again for all you do for the sport.
-Christian Guerrero

John Sanford

Hi Shane, I left tenn. Sunday without getting a dvd from you, I did however just order one from your website.  I wanted to again thank you for your patience with my boys (Jake and Zach) and Donna.  They all had a great time and learned alot.  Jake told me sunday as we were loading up "Dad,this is the best weekend I've ever had,Thanks" Jakes confidence level is higher now than I've ever seen it.  It truely was a great weekend for all of us, despite the poor weather conditions.  Donnas' shoulder is doing well, and we are looking forward to getting back to finish her school. Anyway thanks again and we look forward to hearing from you.         

Best Regards,
John Sanford

Chris Ludwig

Also, to reiterate from previous feedback about the DirtWise July 11-12,

2008 school in CT. I was impressed with the positive results from the two-day training event. It really helped me get a better mindset for taking riding more seriously, becoming more proficient, stepping out of my comfort zone, and still having fun while doing it. I enjoyed the multiple attempts at running up the valley, twistin' it, shooting up the steep incline, hitting the log at the top of the embankment, and using the 180 wheelie

(semi-controlled) to blast down the hill to ride away clean... LOL...

Ah, the memories. The more time in the saddle (standing on the pegs) during both days helped me leave with a better feel for my bike and it's capabilities.

After the DirtWise school, I mostly practiced slow-riding skills (not much land around my house), and entered 5 different enduros. I took a 4th, 3rd, 1st, 1st, and 1st in C-VET class for the events... For the last of these races I even highpointed the C class. My 1st Highpoint and I was 10 points from the B-Vet competition!!!

I was stoked about the highpoint and within a few races this year I'll be booted into B Class which calls for a higher level of proficiency. That's why I'm asking about the camp.

Great times and best wishes to you and your family.

Thanks again and hope to see you on the trails too,

-Chris Ludwig-

Dan Hayakawa

I have to tell you that since taking your school last year, my riding and confidence have been completely transformed. Not only did I get heaps faster, but I feel that I am much safer at speed and am prepared to handle some of the unknowns that come up in racing/riding situations.
Thanks again!

Here's a pic of me on my way to 1st in the 30A class (9th overall including AA/Pro/A/B) in a local enduro/qualifier this weekend in San Manuel, AZ.

Cheers,
Dan Hayakawa

Tyler Macan - DVD Testimonial

 

Hey Mr. Watts!  I just wanted to say thank you for the Dirtwise DVD's they helped me out so much. I bought your first Dirtwise movie back in 2007 when I was running 250C. In these two short years from watching your DVD's and learning from your style I have become a 250A rider and got 8th place overall this year and ended up winning the 250A championship. Your inspiration to me has lead me to pursue riding to whole new level by getting some major sponsors and support. I just wanted to thank you for the help you have given and the success of my career I devote to you and your help. Keep up the awesome work and you are really making a diffrence in the future riders of America.

 

Sincerly,

 

Tyler Macan # 8A 

Mark Silvia

Dear Shane,

Thank you for a fantastic weekend in Meriden, CT. At 48 years old, I have been riding off and on since I was nine years old. I was amazed at how much I had to learn, and how much information you were able to pack in to just two days. People have been telling me to stand up and lean forward for years, it was great to have you take the time to show me the proper body position while standing, and where my controls should be adjusted. I have been working on my basic skills, and my ruts and flat corners are already 100% better than before the school. You did a great job taking the time to individually coach eveyone in the class, and to encourage us to push the limits of our comfort zone.

I would (and have) recommend your school to everyone! The school has something to offer for everyone, and how can you go wrong spending two days improving your riding skills with a group of people who just love dirt bikes. I hope to return next year with my nephew.

Thanks again!!

Mark Silvia
Intermediate Veteran

Tom Dionne

Shane:

I wanted to thank you for a great course.  I have taken countless clinics from professionals (windsurfers, rock-climbers, etc) and many of them are great at what they do but poor teachers.  Your clinic was excellent - good solid practical skills, well explained, well demonstrated, and reinforced throughout.  Your teaching skills are as refined as your riding skills!  Very very valuable for me - and inspirational as well.

Thank you very much.
God Bless.

Tom Dionne

Troy Wolf

I want to pass onto Shane my sincere gratitude for the excellent training I received at the DirtWise school!  The 2 days were full of a lot of "aha!" moments for me. It was amazing how 10 minutes of explanation, a 5 minute demo, and then a personal correction or two from Shane was the difference between struggling for years and finally "getting it".

I am so encouraged by the fact I can practice almost all of the techniques at slow speed and low RPM in an open, safe environment. I don't have to risk my life pushing my limits at high speed in the tight woods to become a better rider!  As I comfortably master these techniques and make them habit at slow speed, I will naturally be able to ride faster and safer.

I'm a better rider thanks to Shane!

I also wanted to let Shane know I read the story about Rionn.  The correct perspective is important, eh? Something I always say is, "it's all relative". Rionn's story definitely makes that clear.  It's easier now for me to understand Shane's positive attitude about breaking his back in Warrensburg--he understands things could be a lot worse. There but for the grace of God, go I.

Troy Wolf

Jerry Curtis

Shane :

I just wanted to say thanks.  The Last Two days spent at the Dirtwise riding academy was the best training Value for my money and time that I have ever spent in the Sport.  I have been riding for 30 years and came away from the class feeling like I had learned a lot and was given a lot of things to work on to better myself in a sport that truly has been for me a life passion.  As a A expert rider I thought I would be bored or the exercises would be a piece of cake, (not so I struggled with some of the basics) by going back to the fundamentals it proved to me that I have so much more room for improvement in my riding. I am going to highly recommend this class to anyone I know that has made the investment of Buying an off-road Motorcycle. I look forward to the return of the Dirtwise academy basic training for my son and the advanced class when you come back to Florida.
 
Cheers  Mate.  
 
Respectfully,

Jerry Curtis