It’s so common to think you need to preload the bike with all you have, but as you say it’s the speed and momentum of the bike that will do most of that work. A small ‘unloading’ / stand up in the up ramp is all that’s needed on these type of jumps. I have been there and OTB many times until it clicked that preload has to a lot more subtle.
Yep exactly that. It takes some time to build that experience but once you have an idea of the subtle differences between different jumps it all starts to come together 👌
Thanks for this - nearly everywhere else refers to a 'stomp' that for me always feels like a blunt instrument and makes the whole move feel a lot more risky
Great videos , as a new MTB shredder 😁🙈 I’m watching all your videos to help me with my technique. Any videos on recommendations for women’s knee/elbow pads etc .
Great video. Screaming (6:31) might be off putting & not a teaching technique I'm familiar with. Although by the end of the video Davids technique had improved so maybe it does work after all. Was good to see several clips & listen to your feedback each time.
haha, you make a good point! I didn't really scream though, just added it for comic effect afterwards.. real-life screaming would definitely have been a bit OTT 😉😎 . Glad you found it useful! ☺️
@@EmilyHorridge I came on here to comment on the scream too! Maybe a 'scream added for comic effect' caption would help stop us RUclipsrs from spitting our coffee over our keyboards... Great video as always.
I suppose it depends on whether your technique involves landing heavily on the front wheel on a regular basis and scaring the crap out of both yourself and your friends. That is plain dangerous. Similarly, if you land on the back wheel and loop out on landing and hit the back of your head or just your arse, that's not ideal either. This isn't really about style, it's about technique to enable jumping in relative safety.
Well, I'd say if it's a table top (meaning it doesn't matter where you land cos you're not trying to clear a gap), then I'd probably say less - just because, as you saw in this video, David was preloading a bit too much and that's what was causing him to pitch forward and risk going over the bars. Sometimes the shape of the take-off can have an influence on this, which was more than likely the case on the jumps we were at in this video. Then you can add in a little bit more each time to give you the boost to clear the jump. If it's a double then clearly there's an added element of commitment required and in that case I think I usually just go a touch faster (and I mean just a little bit) to be sure I clear it, and then as I get comfy with the jump and the way the take-off rides, I'll often slow it down a bit and make more inputs like more pre-load, and pushing/pumping into the take-off.
@f1georgemotogp 0 seconds ago I need to learn lots of things pump tracks, jumping , bunny hops, and what this row and anti row business is. Oh do I know I am ready to jump without a concussion as usual?
This video helps answer so many questions I have regarding the pump than many other tutorials
The saftey pencil is pure steez! Keep doing it.
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Very good points. My heart skipped a beat on those nose in landings !
so did mine in real life!! 😱
Great video, thanks!
It’s so common to think you need to preload the bike with all you have, but as you say it’s the speed and momentum of the bike that will do most of that work. A small ‘unloading’ / stand up in the up ramp is all that’s needed on these type of jumps. I have been there and OTB many times until it clicked that preload has to a lot more subtle.
Yep exactly that. It takes some time to build that experience but once you have an idea of the subtle differences between different jumps it all starts to come together 👌
Thanks for this - nearly everywhere else refers to a 'stomp' that for me always feels like a blunt instrument and makes the whole move feel a lot more risky
I need a day with you guys to help me with jumping especially my confidence. Hopefully I’ll be over soon early August
Great video! Covers the pitfalls related to smooth take off with longish airtime for the relative novice.
Subscribed to your channel last night. Articulation...very refreshing!!. Looking forward to watching a few more of your vid’s!! Alright Shredders!!
Thank you! 🙂🙏
Screaming is well known as a way to prevent an OTB. Well done ;-)
In all seriousness, great coaching overall.
Nice David!!!!! It's double table in Super Morzine?
Yes, I think the trail is called Tutti Frutti.
Stem shagger, love it Emily, I'm stealing that 🤣🤣 great vid as well 🤙
Haha I thought that saying was as old as mtb itself!
@@EmilyHorridge well its a new one on me 🤣
thanks for sharing these video's it helps a lot for a beginner like me to improve my mtb skills., regards from the Netherlands
Happy to help Roger, cheers!
whew riding that endo at :12 gave me chills :)
Me tooooo! Hence deciding he needed professional help 😉😉
Great videos , as a new MTB shredder 😁🙈 I’m watching all your videos to help me with my technique. Any videos on recommendations for women’s knee/elbow pads etc .
Great video / tips. Unfortunate Moiré pattern jersey on David though. :-)
Super!!
I didn't know that you need to bike to have a jump with your wife. Lol. Joking aside, it's nice to see the wife teach her husband. 😁
🤣 haha yeah nice bit of role reversal there eh! 😁
Great video. Screaming (6:31) might be off putting & not a teaching technique I'm familiar with. Although by the end of the video Davids technique had improved so maybe it does work after all. Was good to see several clips & listen to your feedback each time.
haha, you make a good point! I didn't really scream though, just added it for comic effect afterwards.. real-life screaming would definitely have been a bit OTT 😉😎 . Glad you found it useful! ☺️
@@EmilyHorridge I came on here to comment on the scream too! Maybe a 'scream added for comic effect' caption would help stop us RUclipsrs from spitting our coffee over our keyboards... Great video as always.
Well done Emily, but I still wouldn't let David ride without full face 😉💪🍻
🤣 he's not braked on his face since, you'll be pleased to know! And doesn't even have a scar!
Ahh twin helmets 😘😘 good video
What MTB sunglasses did u wear :-) !
They are Julbo Fury glasses
I don’t understand why what he was doing initially was considered wrong. Is there some sort of rule book that mandates a certain style of jumping?
I suppose it depends on whether your technique involves landing heavily on the front wheel on a regular basis and scaring the crap out of both yourself and your friends. That is plain dangerous. Similarly, if you land on the back wheel and loop out on landing and hit the back of your head or just your arse, that's not ideal either. This isn't really about style, it's about technique to enable jumping in relative safety.
damn, that scream scared me 😅
To preload or not to preoload ??? In doubt (i.e. in lack of experience) i'd rather preload too much than too little....opinions?
Well, I'd say if it's a table top (meaning it doesn't matter where you land cos you're not trying to clear a gap), then I'd probably say less - just because, as you saw in this video, David was preloading a bit too much and that's what was causing him to pitch forward and risk going over the bars. Sometimes the shape of the take-off can have an influence on this, which was more than likely the case on the jumps we were at in this video. Then you can add in a little bit more each time to give you the boost to clear the jump.
If it's a double then clearly there's an added element of commitment required and in that case I think I usually just go a touch faster (and I mean just a little bit) to be sure I clear it, and then as I get comfy with the jump and the way the take-off rides, I'll often slow it down a bit and make more inputs like more pre-load, and pushing/pumping into the take-off.
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I need to learn lots of things pump tracks, jumping , bunny hops, and what this row and anti row business is. Oh do I know I am ready to jump without a concussion as usual?
Safety pencil, not heard that
hah, maybe it was just me and my friends that grew up calling it that!
"I'd like to improve him" - ah the desire of women everywhere!
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Romantis