diff --git a/src/components/admin/RideForm.tsx b/src/components/admin/RideForm.tsx
index d3a29e0d..47d75f38 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/RideForm.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/RideForm.tsx
@@ -21,9 +21,10 @@ import { Dialog, DialogContent, DialogDescription, DialogHeader, DialogTitle } f
 import { Combobox } from '@/components/ui/combobox';
 import { SlugField } from '@/components/ui/slug-field';
 import { Checkbox } from '@/components/ui/checkbox';
+import { Tooltip, TooltipContent, TooltipProvider, TooltipTrigger } from "@/components/ui/tooltip";
 import { toast } from '@/hooks/use-toast';
 import { handleError } from '@/lib/errorHandler';
-import { Plus, Zap, Save, X, Building2, AlertCircle, Info } from 'lucide-react';
+import { Plus, Zap, Save, X, Building2, AlertCircle, Info, HelpCircle } from 'lucide-react';
 import { toDateOnly, parseDateOnly, toDateWithPrecision } from '@/lib/dateUtils';
 import { useUnitPreferences } from '@/hooks/useUnitPreferences';
 import { useManufacturers, useRideModels, useParks } from '@/hooks/useAutocompleteData';
@@ -381,15 +382,16 @@ export function RideForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
   };
 
   return (
-    <Card className="w-full max-w-4xl mx-auto">
-      <CardHeader>
-        <CardTitle className="flex items-center gap-2">
-          <Zap className="w-5 h-5" />
-          {isEditing ? 'Edit Ride' : 'Create New Ride'}
-        </CardTitle>
-      </CardHeader>
-      <CardContent>
-        <form onSubmit={handleSubmit(handleFormSubmit)} className="space-y-6">
+    <TooltipProvider>
+      <Card className="w-full max-w-4xl mx-auto">
+        <CardHeader>
+          <CardTitle className="flex items-center gap-2">
+            <Zap className="w-5 h-5" />
+            {isEditing ? 'Edit Ride' : 'Create New Ride'}
+          </CardTitle>
+        </CardHeader>
+        <CardContent>
+          <form onSubmit={handleSubmit(handleFormSubmit)} className="space-y-6">
           {/* Basic Information */}
           <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
             <div className="space-y-2">
@@ -844,7 +846,17 @@ export function RideForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
                 </div>
 
                 <div className="space-y-3">
-                  <Label>Track Material(s)</Label>
+                  <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                    <Label>Track Material(s)</Label>
+                    <Tooltip>
+                      <TooltipTrigger asChild>
+                        <HelpCircle className="h-4 w-4 text-muted-foreground cursor-help" />
+                      </TooltipTrigger>
+                      <TooltipContent className="max-w-xs">
+                        <p>Material used for the track. Select multiple if hybrid (e.g., wood track with steel supports).</p>
+                      </TooltipContent>
+                    </Tooltip>
+                  </div>
                   <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">Select all materials used in the track</p>
                   <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-3">
                     {TRACK_MATERIALS.map((material) => (
@@ -870,7 +882,17 @@ export function RideForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
                 </div>
 
                 <div className="space-y-3">
-                  <Label>Support Material(s)</Label>
+                  <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                    <Label>Support Material(s)</Label>
+                    <Tooltip>
+                      <TooltipTrigger asChild>
+                        <HelpCircle className="h-4 w-4 text-muted-foreground cursor-help" />
+                      </TooltipTrigger>
+                      <TooltipContent className="max-w-xs">
+                        <p>Material used for the support structure. Can be different from track material (e.g., wood track on steel supports).</p>
+                      </TooltipContent>
+                    </Tooltip>
+                  </div>
                   <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">Select all materials used in the supports</p>
                   <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-3">
                     {SUPPORT_MATERIALS.map((material) => (
@@ -896,7 +918,23 @@ export function RideForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
                 </div>
 
                 <div className="space-y-3">
-                  <Label>Propulsion Method(s)</Label>
+                  <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                    <Label>Propulsion Method(s)</Label>
+                    <Tooltip>
+                      <TooltipTrigger asChild>
+                        <HelpCircle className="h-4 w-4 text-muted-foreground cursor-help" />
+                      </TooltipTrigger>
+                      <TooltipContent className="max-w-xs">
+                        <p className="font-semibold mb-1">Common methods:</p>
+                        <ul className="text-xs space-y-1">
+                          <li>• <strong>LSM Launch:</strong> Linear Synchronous Motor (smooth, modern)</li>
+                          <li>• <strong>Chain Lift:</strong> Traditional lift hill</li>
+                          <li>• <strong>Hydraulic Launch:</strong> Fast, powerful (e.g., Kingda Ka)</li>
+                          <li>• <strong>Gravity:</strong> Free-fall or terrain-based</li>
+                        </ul>
+                      </TooltipContent>
+                    </Tooltip>
+                  </div>
                   <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">Select all propulsion methods used</p>
                   <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-3">
                     {PROPULSION_METHODS.map((method) => (
@@ -1602,5 +1640,6 @@ export function RideForm({ onSubmit, onCancel, initialData, isEditing = false }:
         </Dialog>
       </CardContent>
     </Card>
+    </TooltipProvider>
   );
 }
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diff --git a/src/components/admin/editors/TechnicalSpecsEditor.tsx b/src/components/admin/editors/TechnicalSpecsEditor.tsx
index d143c58c..e6050af7 100644
--- a/src/components/admin/editors/TechnicalSpecsEditor.tsx
+++ b/src/components/admin/editors/TechnicalSpecsEditor.tsx
@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
-import { Plus, Trash2 } from "lucide-react";
+import { Plus, Trash2, HelpCircle } from "lucide-react";
 import { useState } from "react";
 import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button";
 import { Input } from "@/components/ui/input";
 import { Label } from "@/components/ui/label";
 import { Select, SelectContent, SelectItem, SelectTrigger, SelectValue } from "@/components/ui/select";
 import { Card } from "@/components/ui/card";
+import { Tooltip, TooltipContent, TooltipProvider, TooltipTrigger } from "@/components/ui/tooltip";
 import { useUnitPreferences } from "@/hooks/useUnitPreferences";
 import { toast } from "sonner";
 import { 
@@ -126,14 +127,25 @@ export function TechnicalSpecsEditor({
   };
 
   return (
-    <div className="space-y-4">
-      <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
-        <Label>Technical Specifications</Label>
-        <Button type="button" variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={addSpec}>
-          <Plus className="h-4 w-4 mr-2" />
-          Add Specification
-        </Button>
-      </div>
+    <TooltipProvider>
+      <div className="space-y-4">
+        <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+            <Label>Technical Specifications</Label>
+            <Tooltip>
+              <TooltipTrigger asChild>
+                <HelpCircle className="h-4 w-4 text-muted-foreground cursor-help" />
+              </TooltipTrigger>
+              <TooltipContent className="max-w-xs">
+                <p>Add custom specifications like track material (Steel, Wood), propulsion method (LSM Launch, Chain Lift), train type, etc. Use metric units only.</p>
+              </TooltipContent>
+            </Tooltip>
+          </div>
+          <Button type="button" variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={addSpec}>
+            <Plus className="h-4 w-4 mr-2" />
+            Add Specification
+          </Button>
+        </div>
 
       {specs.length === 0 ? (
         <Card className="p-6 text-center text-muted-foreground">
@@ -145,7 +157,24 @@ export function TechnicalSpecsEditor({
             <Card key={index} className="p-4">
               <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-6 gap-3">
                 <div className="lg:col-span-2">
-                  <Label className="text-xs">Specification Name</Label>
+                  <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
+                    <Label className="text-xs">Specification Name</Label>
+                    <Tooltip>
+                      <TooltipTrigger asChild>
+                        <HelpCircle className="h-3 w-3 text-muted-foreground cursor-help" />
+                      </TooltipTrigger>
+                      <TooltipContent className="max-w-xs">
+                        <p className="font-semibold mb-1">Examples:</p>
+                        <ul className="text-xs space-y-1">
+                          <li>• Track Material (Steel/Wood)</li>
+                          <li>• Propulsion Method (LSM Launch, Chain Lift)</li>
+                          <li>• Train Type (Sit-down, Inverted)</li>
+                          <li>• Restraint System (Lap bar, OTSR)</li>
+                          <li>• Launch Speed (km/h)</li>
+                        </ul>
+                      </TooltipContent>
+                    </Tooltip>
+                  </div>
                   <Input
                     value={spec.spec_name}
                     onChange={(e) => updateSpec(index, 'spec_name', e.target.value)}
@@ -189,7 +218,22 @@ export function TechnicalSpecsEditor({
                 </div>
 
                 <div>
-                  <Label className="text-xs">Type</Label>
+                  <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
+                    <Label className="text-xs">Type</Label>
+                    <Tooltip>
+                      <TooltipTrigger asChild>
+                        <HelpCircle className="h-3 w-3 text-muted-foreground cursor-help" />
+                      </TooltipTrigger>
+                      <TooltipContent className="max-w-xs">
+                        <ul className="text-xs space-y-1">
+                          <li>• <strong>Text:</strong> Material names, methods (e.g., "Steel", "LSM Launch")</li>
+                          <li>• <strong>Number:</strong> Measurements with units (e.g., speed, length)</li>
+                          <li>• <strong>Yes/No:</strong> Features (e.g., "Has VR")</li>
+                          <li>• <strong>Date:</strong> Installation dates</li>
+                        </ul>
+                      </TooltipContent>
+                    </Tooltip>
+                  </div>
                   <Select
                     value={spec.spec_type}
                     onValueChange={(value) => updateSpec(index, 'spec_type', value)}
@@ -225,7 +269,23 @@ export function TechnicalSpecsEditor({
 
                 <div className="flex items-end gap-2">
                   <div className="flex-1">
-                    <Label className="text-xs">Unit</Label>
+                    <div className="flex items-center gap-1">
+                      <Label className="text-xs">Unit</Label>
+                      <Tooltip>
+                        <TooltipTrigger asChild>
+                          <HelpCircle className="h-3 w-3 text-muted-foreground cursor-help" />
+                        </TooltipTrigger>
+                        <TooltipContent className="max-w-xs">
+                          <p className="font-semibold mb-1">Metric units only:</p>
+                          <ul className="text-xs space-y-1">
+                            <li>• Speed: km/h (not mph)</li>
+                            <li>• Distance: m, km, cm (not ft, mi, in)</li>
+                            <li>• Weight: kg, g (not lb, oz)</li>
+                            <li>• Leave empty for text values</li>
+                          </ul>
+                        </TooltipContent>
+                      </Tooltip>
+                    </div>
                     <Input
                       value={spec.unit || ''}
                       onChange={(e) => updateSpec(index, 'unit', e.target.value)}
@@ -257,7 +317,8 @@ export function TechnicalSpecsEditor({
           ))}
         </div>
       )}
-    </div>
+      </div>
+    </TooltipProvider>
   );
 }