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Quick question about jumpingThis is a discussion on Quick question about jumping within the Motorcycle Riding Tips forum, part of the Dirt Bike - ATV - Suspension Forums category; Originally Posted by Miles711
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| I knew a guy that could jump well on any bike. So, I would say that if you are like me and suck at jumps, it isn't your suspension settings. I have a question about freezing on the bike. When I go nose high (The most common problem we bad jumpers have) I feel that if I try to move forward on the bike, I will be pulling back on the bars and make it worse. Here is me jumping nose high |
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| I had the same jumping problems as some of you guys. Last year I landed way nose high came off the back of the bike and broke sacrum and fractured a couple vertebrae. The first thing I did this season was adjust my bars more forward, forcing me to stay in more of an agressive attack position. This has given me way more confidebnce . im landing flat and spotting my landing instead of looking in to the sky wondering if Ill land it or crash. Hope this helps. |
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| For me, jumping's easy. It's all the stuff between the jumps I struggle with. |
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| Alot depends on what type of jump it is, how your suspension is set, how you intend to land and how you want to fly. Generally, as previously stated by Jedi & Mossy, you want to be in the "attack position". Don't hit the jump all tapped-out, throttle-wise...if it's a "kicker", you'll need a little blip on takeoff, it's best to be in the meaty part of the powerband. Once committed, don't back-off or you'll preload your suspension. At this point, you should be focused ahead, looking at or toward your landing area. At this point, I vary from Mossy's method...I never grip the tank or seat because as I leave the jump, I push forward on the bars and pegs, getting low on the bike and putting it into mostly level flight. While in the air, I ease forward and adjust the angle of attack for landing, ending up in the "attack position" just before touchdown. |
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I use to do downhill MTB for 4 years and well when I got my yz all I did with the jumps was imagine that I was on my bike and just got in a natural seating position that I felt comfortable with and turned my right hand!!! after a while you'll get use to it... Just keep practicing mate... NO GUTS, NO GLORY!!! |
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| I think what we can gather from all of these tips, (which i dont think anyone is wrong just different styles,) is stay in the attack position. this position should really be held everywhere on the track as well as over jumps. This postion means always being able to see you front number plate. If you look down and you dont see yours numbers you're not there. Uncomfortable yes, but try that as much as you can and see what a difference it makes. If you are attacking the jump, as far as position, but not throttle, it probablly wont turn out good. With that said Next is throttle control over and completely through the jump. 07 paul carpenter's trainer told me one of the best tips i've ever heard,"apply the throttle" dont twist it, dont jam it, or whatever it is that you call it. If that makes sense to you, maybe you will get out of it what i did. Most of all relax, hesitation equals pain. |
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| I ride with a lot of guys that are way fast, hit the 100-120 foot jumps and so they dont let you just be a wuss, they are always pushing me to jump bigger, test my limits. This could be dumb advice, but my friend always says before he talks me into hitting something "Dont be scared, go big, pain is temporary, glory is forever, and go faster then you think you should". I am pretty good at jumping stuff now and dont really fear a lot of jumps, its cornering and being able to burn laps that kills me, need to be working out I guess......Going nose high does suck, and thats a great reason to hurry up and learn the break tap, plus you will start to feel lose in the air, I still have to make a concentrated effort to break tap, and shifting in the air is what I am working now. I can down shift no prob, for some reasno upshifting really takes my full ability to concentrate and remind myself to loosen up and just do it |
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| Let the bike do the work, no need to get too physical with it...even on 4-strokes. Look at the top pros, over the years...all but a very few were slight. The real key to speed, is in knowing how to pick your lines. With the right lines, you'll expend much less energy. Really knowing your bike...being able to "feel" the bike, is essential. Learn to exploit your bike's strengths and every advantage that the track or terrain offers. Working out is a great way to train, for working out but if you want to train for riding, I say...."ride!" |
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| Some really good advice and tips in here. Thanks all, I'm going to try some of them. |
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| i HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, its like i freeze up where im not even thinking to breathe or anything. . This last weekend i got a a tad better... i remembered to breathe! good luck |