Foundation • controls 101
Kill/Start Controls
Sub Skill 6 of 6
Part of the Hard Enduro Training Plan
Use this skill as one step in the full progression: safety, controls, balance, terrain, endurance, and race-ready decision making.
Why it matters
Fast resets save energy and avoid heat in technical sections.
Zero → Max progression
- Zero: smooth engine kills while stopped
- Base: safe kills on slope with clutch + rear‑brake hold
- Applied: quick starts on uneven ground without lurching
- Advanced: hill restart sequence (rear brake, clutch, body position, start, drive)
Principles
Sequence beats speed. Stabilize first, then act.
Drills
- Flat‑ground kill/start cycles
- Slope holds with controlled restart
Errors
Releasing brake before balance, panicked throttle on restart.
Safety
Communicate with partner; confirm neutral or clutch in.