Rate my jump here, I feel like I’m too stiff and could use some more pop before the lip. What do you think?
Rate my jump here, I feel like I'm too stiff and could use some more pop before the lip. What do you think?
byu/El_Solenya inMTB
by El_Solenya
5 Comments
The jump is jumping you. You’re not jumping it.
There’s not much of a “preload” before the jump.
During the face of the jump, you’re pushing back just enough so the g forces don’t force the bike into you, but you’re not actively standing up or extending more.
2nd hit looked better. Probably just need to spend a half hour at a beginner jump line if you have one nearby
Yeah you’re absorbing the jump face instead of pushing off of it.
[https://youtu.be/IB5GmIL0slg?si=6eztG7RTbq0sZzbE](https://youtu.be/IB5GmIL0slg?si=6eztG7RTbq0sZzbE)
Follow the guide here and practice practice practice
it looks more like you are squashing than jumping
I find in my head when i jump well its because i am actually trying to jump high – your velocity takes the distance
when i’m jumping poorly its because i’m stressing about distance and trying to jump forwards
Super helpful video. Really great slow-mo action and explanation of what needs to happen. Also speaks to the importance of timing. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcWyxgRgb3k](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcWyxgRgb3k)
Compare the side view his body position off the lip to yours.