Hi guys,
I’m fairly new to jumping on my bike and I’m enjoying it a lot, however I can’t seem to keep my arms straight when jumping and this technique of bent arms causes me to kind of soak up the lip and I know I definitely need to change this. Even when I think about it on the run up I just can’t seem to keep my arms straight.
Any tips?
Thanks
How to Jump?
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by MTB_sim
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Search on internet. After done, find small tabletop and try it many Times. Then, get video of your jump and you can compare to people on yt. And you’ll see.
Search up Ben Cathro how to bike series on youtube. Some real good advice there.
As the pro’s say, STAND UP TO THE JUMP. Stand up with your legs straight over the jump and your weight more forward. This will help with what you’re talking about.
I’d first suggest not learning on a gap like that.
I’d next suggest learning how to American style bunny hop as it’s a similar mechanic and much safer.
Just do it, like a ton, everyday. Practice really makes you figure stuff out
Pumptracks teach so many lessons about bike control, jumping, and pumping.
If you’re getting into jumping, some considerations for your bike:
Increase fork pressure
Increase rear shock/coil pressure
Increase PSI in tires
Smaller stem
Narrower handlebars (really depends on preference or barspins/tailwhips).
Always wear a helmet; preferably full-face for jumping!
Cheers and happy jumping!
Also, not trying to pry you into a different subreddit, but r/dirtjumping has great people willing to teach you and is supported by r/MTB
Practice your manuals. You can boost a jump by manualling/bunnyhopping off the face, but even if you don’t boost, the body position is essentially the same. You don’t have to be able to ride a manual, but if you can manual your front tire off curb and land on both tires simultaneously (not by luck but because you have control) you have the basic idea. Practice that motion on small jumps and you’ll get the feel for it as they get bigger.
Practice manual technique. You don’t need to be able to manual over a distance, just get the motion. Check out YT The Shred Academy.
Make sure your body absolutely straight (90 degree to the horizon) right before you jump ( No matter how steep or easy the ramp is). Always jump actively, usually a little pop is enough – don’t let the ramp dictate your rotation or flight curve. Start easy, get comfortable, play with the pop, increase ramp AND FOR FUCK SAKE GET SOME PROPER PROTECTION!