Seated jumping..

[Headbanger]

Ok, so I’m trying to re-develop (after many years) my jumping skills. If I hit the jump face standing, I am able to gain a neutral stance and maintain control if bike pitch while in the air. But, when I hit the face seated, I am always front wheel pitched high or low. I just cant seem to find the "Sweet spot."

Any advice, tricks, rules of thumb, etc. woulod be appreciated Or, is it simply about practice?

Thanks

[crfjedi393]

Here's a thread for you to check out. There may be others. I'll check.
Tips on seat bouncing

[Shoei_391]

Oh man..I tried sitting the 1st couple times I ever went...I endoed everytime!! I tried standing up (crouched postition) and now I feel GREAT in the air. Its a BLAST when you learn how to jump.

[misfitsbob]

lol no matter how i jump i can never hit the right spot im either nosing down or about to flip back

[Shoei_391]

Originally Posted by misfitsbob

lol no matter how i jump i can never hit the right spot im either nosing down or about to flip back

take up fmx!

[Henry]

Originally Posted by misfitsbob

lol no matter how i jump i can never hit the right spot im either nosing down or about to flip back

try giving it steady gas up the lip

[misfitsbob]

Originally Posted by Henry

try giving it steady gas up the lip

i do and it noses down...and if i crank it a little it goes back too much

[misfitsbob]

Originally Posted by Shoei_391

take up fmx!

i would but im afraid of big jumps lol i know its sad

[Shoei_391]

nah dont worry man..i just started jumping half decently my self...it amazes me watching the a/b riders clearing 100 ft table tops at my track..i think to my self....you gotta be crazy!!!!..dont worry you'll get it.

[crfjedi393]

I didn't find any other threads that were relevant. But PRACTICE is the main issue here. Hit the same jump over and over and over! You will get a feel for where you need to be on the bike while standing up. Gradually, you will get comfortable enough to try it sitting down. The sweet spot will come to you no problem. Throttle control is another variable that will explain itself to you with practice. There is simply no substitute for seat time.

[Headbanger]

Yeah. Thats what I figure, practice. I seat bounce pretty well also but true seated position is my problem. You see these guys on TV pulling way foreward prior to leaving the ground and then on the next jump, they are way back. Hmmm. When I was a kid, I did everything seated. I love standing though. It feels great after many years to find a bit of air agian.

Thanks a bunch.. everyone.