3 Easy Ways To Jump - How To Jump A Bike

In this video we will go over the 3 most common types of jumps and how to hit them with style and consistency!
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00:00 - 01:04 Intro
01:04 - 02:01 3 Main Types Of Jumps
02:01 - 02:16 Tire Setup & Seatpost Height
02:16 - 03:42 Flatter Takeoff Jumps
03:42 - 08:35 Mild Kicker Jumps
08:35 - 11:03 Boosty Kicker Jumps
11:03 - 11:53 Overview
11:53 - 12:09

[@mattharris2018]

I was impressed with how you were able to demonstrate how to jump incorrectly for comparison without breaking your neck

[@angli8114]

😂

[@jakepaddyfield4767]

Lol

[@Durwood71]

It takes a surprising amount of skill to be able to consistently demonstrate how to do something incorrectly.

[@h4zemuny]

@@Durwood71 true that, you gotta eat shit a couple times before you get good especially when it comes to bikes

[@joejuan5022]

my god, this is the best explanations on jump I have ever seen.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks Joe! Hope it helps you :)

[@imosoawesome]

So true

[@nrmlmtber]

Totally agree!

[@eccentricbubbles3322]

I agree

[@jasonlewis5458]

Not me

[@EduardoNakiri]

"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." - Albert Einstein And you nail it every single time. Thank you !!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks so much Eduardo!

[@nrmlmtber]

So true

[@JFernandez888]

I agree! thanks man! ride safe!

[@ConnerSatterthwaite]

fax

[@namluu]

"Instead of going fast and hoping for the best..." LOL, that's totally me. Thanks for this!

[@frittsjohnson7368]

same i just send it

[@m3nthos625]

Did this today. Did not feel safe :D :D

[@alexdennison3136]

@@frittsjohnson7368 Same I just sent it on my brand new full suspension MTB I was waiting 3 months for and broke my foot. LOL first ride out too. Sad times

[@ari_seidel]

@@alexdennison3136 oof sad life

[@cablecutter9044]

"your bike is a fraction of the weight of your body". Well said. Also the tyre pressure tip. You are on point. Great video

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much! It was a lotta work on this one haha!

[@andycowley2529]

@@AprilRideMTB This is the best of your videos I've watched. The structure & production of this video is much higher quality. I'm not suggesting your other videos aren't good. They are. This one is just so much better in my opinion. Good job!

[@iowabass306]

Bru my old steel bike it weight 3/4 of my weight

[@brandong6632]

@@iowabass306 honestly same I literally bought a new hard tail and it weighs 45 pounds but it’s all I could afford. Unless someone buys a mountain bike the price of a car it’s just about impossible to get a good, light one.

[@Jamer6765]

@@brandong6632 look at used bikes I got a old spezilzed stump jumper for like 600

[@richardaltman7468]

I'm an older rider (67) who grew up racing XC and still rides a 2008 26" XC racer with all that implies for geometry. I never really learned to jump (drops, yes, jumps, no). Been trying to use the compress the forks and drive upward method for a while and never got beyond the sense of impending doom. Watched your video, went out and used the pop method and with one time sessioning with my son I'm jumping that old 26er feeling totally comfortable. KUDOS TO YOU, Kyle!

[@AprilRideMTB]

That’s so awesome to hear Richard, thanks for sharing!

[@CharlieWilcock-lm5jx]

@@AprilRideMTB thank you for this usefuln and engaging video i like it very much

[@TCJACJ2000]

That is awesome! I'm not far behind you in age. I started on motocross. I ride clippless and use my legs to lift the rear. I think it is holding me back on progressing.

[@RADCOProfessionalMTBInst-iu3zv]

@@TCJACJ2000 point those toes!

[@jsalmon1710]

Just re-watched this video after 2 years of practice and it's even more helpful now that I understand all of the little nuances!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Great to hear, thanks for sharing!

[@Jameshhl]

As MTB newbie in 50s, your instructions are the only ones I felt comfortable trying. Because you cover every possible scenarios, and makes me feel like I really understand the mechanics in detail. I've watched plenty other videos before I found your channel, their instructions are vague and just give you the basics. I felt like it's a trial and error instruction, and I can't afford many errors in my 50s like in my 20s haha.

[@jennkuenzler2420]

I feel exactly the same way for the same reasons. Thank you so much Kyle & April.

[@BradleyResler]

Finally, a straightforward explanation!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Hopefully it helps some people out! Thanks for watching :)

[@dukeofmtb]

Thank goodness!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Hope you guys enjoy! This one took a lot of work but was really fun to make. Let us know if you have any questions at all :)

[@angilee6]

I want to build a hardcore hard tail. I was planning on using a San Quentin frame because I heard it was amazing and a Nx drivetrain. I’m not sure what fork to use. I was thinking a fox 36 or a pike. I have a XC bike so I want a bike I can take to bike parks, I will also be doing normal trail riding on it. Let me know any parts you recommend and a good fork, I will be doing a lot of jumps and want to keep it under 2k. Thanks James.

[@androidwhiz]

You guys are amazing!!! You always explain things so clearly.

[@sordidloam]

Kyle , April. Nice work!

[@ozperez2463]

hey, great video as usual could you cover all unusual and different jump types as you only covered the main 3 and im interested in what the other jumps even are, like shark fins or anything

[@kellyhiggins4675]

All the work was worth it. I've learnt an awful lot. Got a lot more out this video than all the others I've watched. Thanks so much!

[@winnguyen443]

Watched literally hundreds of jump videos. As a beginner, this video is the only one that gives me a plan I can work with.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Great to hear!

[@danieltablazon4930]

Kyle, I think you need to open up your own mountain biking school. you are a natural teacher!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much! We hope to do something in the future 😊

[@oblivionblade2623]

I can see why you were saying that this video was a lot of work. All of the different clips, diagrams, transitions, floating fonts, and moving arrows. You did an excellent job! It is also one of the most comprehensive, and well explained tutorials on Jumping that I have found.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!

[@imjustmuffin9320]

@@AprilRideMTB just for me, I somehow lift my rear wheel too soon even though my pop timing is pretty much perfect. How can I improve this? (on mild kicker) PS: I know, I could just write a normal comment but didn't know how to @ on a normal one. Thx in advance

[@pesco7620]

You're the best couple on KZbin

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha thank you :)

[@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar]

Two nicest people I've ever met

[@leewood3648]

In one of your previous videos you explained how to do a wheelie, I'm 40 years old and since my first bike always dreamed of being able to do one, as soon as you mentioned to look up and not down, I managed to finally do my first ever wheelie, although it was a small one, I'm so grateful for what you do, and I will be forever thankful 😊

[@AprilRideMTB]

That is so great to hear Lee! Keep practicing and we hope you will get it dialed 😊

[@totalshanner7290]

Honestly, this has got to be the single most helpful mtb video on youtube. Your clear explanation of what causes that dreaded nose dive on jumps is absolutely excellent. The way you break down the different approaches is tremendous.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you think so!

[@joicea11]

I was always listening GMBN to learn mountain biking and basics, but never able to do a bunny hop or pop until I see your videos, You explain very well how to avoid crashes during jumps, which is very helpful to beginners. Thank you for doing such a detailed video

[@dirtyrydn]

I’ll tell you what, I sure had no idea all of this went into jumping😳. The fact that you guys have taken it apart and laid it all out it’s pretty impressive. 👍🏻

[@AceGoodheart]

I really like the way Kyle explains things. He keeps it simplistic and doesn't over word things. Plus he shows video examples while he's explaining things. There's another guy on KZbin who I'm not gonna name names but he complicates things because he's using too many unnecessary words and it's just him talking and not showing illustrations while he's explaining things. Keep it simple.

[@jcam4071]

My struggle exactly.Was soo focused on the bunny hop that when I translated it to jumps, on some it worked and on some it was too much sending me into dangerous flight. Had to assemble the right technique from bits and pieces here and there, took me years literally. The most expected video from you Kyle, THKS a LOT!!!. Btw, its really nice to see that you listen to your viewers. Certainly we recognise that this video took a lot of energy from you to make, but please don´t dismay in these efforts and keep them videos coming, we your viewers appreciate it inmensely.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much for appreciating the hard work and we are so glad that it was helpful for you! This was the most requested video and we were the most unsure on how to do it, so we are glad you liked it!

[@maxkaufel4715]

What exactly did you do bc I have kinda the same problem. I can bunnyhop pretty high etc and tried to translate it to jumps and on some I just got sent into nosedive . So I started watching some tutorials and got so confused bc everyone said something else. One tutorial says bunnyhop the other one says just stay stiff etc.

[@dukeofmtb]

ugh, so it isn't just me then. It actually _does_ take years. It's just the most frustrating thing to learn. It doesn't help that I live in the most jump averse area in the country. sheesh

[@gravelrider5612]

Watching April when she first started and watching her now she is doing an awesome job. She has come a long way and she is a much more confident rider. Great job April!!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

I totally agree, thank you!

[@Cha-wc6uc]

Brilliant explanation. I’m loving this series of how to videos. Husband and I are in our 50’s, and since we found this channel, we’ve a new found love of riding - we’ve started searching for drops and jumps, and have been hanging out at the local jump skills park. Keep up the great work.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad to hear, that is awesome!

[@ajj4483]

Love this comment..more power to you :)

[@jessneumann6579]

Literally the BEST tutorial I've come across by far

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you Jess!!!

[@Tangeffect]

The best part of these videos is that you show what the wrong thing looks like and then what it's supposed to look like, so we know the difference!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad that you find it helpful :)

[@Sam68435]

I love this lecture that so comprehensive, scientific, beginner friendly humble education. Thank you so much. This is my first season mtb and I have been anxious and lost how to jump. You are the savor of my anxious problem, at least I understand clearly in my head, I am going to see you lecture unlimited time watch thinking as Bible and master. Congratulations on very good job on this lecture and I appreciate.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevecabrera6718]

Haha finally i can learn to jump!!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha Hope It helps!

[@namasaki1]

Best jump tutorial I have ever seen.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@reneeschke]

By far the best video on on this topic I've seen on KZbin. I find the examples of wrong technique combined with an explanation to why they are wrong almost more helpful than explaining the correct way.

[@JB50713]

Those clips of April looking like a boss jumping and dropping!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks JB! She has improved so much this year, its been really fun to watch :)

[@joebikes]

I've watched a lot of videos on jumping and this is the best one I've seen! Really great explanations! Sharing this with my friends before they come here to Arkansas for some sessioning 😎

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks Joe!!

[@destinhook3826]

The BEST video for jumping.

[@therealfauxstradamus1135]

You two have made my confidence skyrocket. Thank you for everything.

[@danbowdrey7753]

Your tutorials are by far the best ive seen..thats a talent in itself...

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha thanks Dan!!

[@bahamadaONE]

These tutorials are the best out there. So many details that answered all my questions. Keep up your great work :)

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much!

[@RonnRider]

OMG Kyle, your teaching technique is getting so much better! I'm so impressed. And April's jumping technique is night and day from the last video I watched. You guys are a force to be reconned with I tell ya! Well done!

[@ConnerSatterthwaite]

The only channel that makes tutorials that actually help lol. Keep doing what you do!

[@ThatAverageMTBer]

Yes finally a how to jump vid, I find jumping a full suspension bike a lot easier to jump especially on those bigger tabletops and I was surprised that I was clearing all of them

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks! Thats awesome you find the full suspension easier!

[@ddmannion]

I love your videos Kyle and April. Thanks for making mountain biking and trail riding so much more fun!!!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you, that is our goal!!! 😊

[@tmm8829]

Kyle is so encouraging and gentle! I can't wait to try these techniques.

[@fenagio]

Love it how you guys share all these techniques with such a passion 🙏🏼

[@byronkuster]

Kyle, You've become one of my favorites! Your explanations are really clean and thorough. You cleared up most of my confusion related to jumping!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you and glad to hear it was helpful!

[@WhakyD]

Best jump tutorial out there! After 9 months of nose dives, mild kicker instructions have given me executable steps and consistency- much less fear and more fun. Thanks!!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Great to hear!!!

[@alandumais2080]

You guys make great educational videos!! It’s not easy teaching and making perfect sense at the same time!!

[@scate3035]

this is perfect i've been looking for something like this, love how you explained how to handle each jump type rather than just explaining the race or boost style on one jump.

[@zacg2953]

thank you *sooo* much for this. I have tried many vids but none of them work and I usually don't have fun on jumps, but after I watched this I can finally jump. you guys make the best learning content on youtube, hands down. Thank you again for your awesome content!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much, glad it was helpful!

[@dukeofmtb]

really? Congrats. I tried this pop method with some ramps I have. Still feels weird. I keep clipping my rear tire on the end of the lip and getting tipped forward a bit. I'm gonna have to try it at Ray's Indoor Bike park in Ohio the weekend after next. How many tries did it take before you got the timing right?

[@realgoodmind]

April is killing it! Thanks for these it's a nice refresher course after not riding for 10 years (moved to flat land). Now the kids are riding and asking about jumping and this was perfect.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you, glad it was helpful for you and your kids!

[@jamessmith-pryor713]

This is just brilliant. You explain it so well. I can’t wait to get out and try out some of your advice. Massive thumbs up for Kyle and April. 👍

[@ononewheel7]

I actually made my first trip to a downhill mtb park a couple weeks ago and again this past Sunday have to say using lots of things i learned from your videos had me making really good progress during each visit and i cant wait to go again next spring i feel mixing things up between trails and this is helping my overall riding bigtime!

[@kaileywheeler4896]

I just recently got into mountain biking this past summer and watching April’s progression gives me so much confidence! Thank you two for the amazing tutorials they are seriously the best out there🙌🏻

[@AprilRideMTB]

That's awesome to hear Kailey!

[@craw405]

Just wanted to say, I love your videos, always appreciated and I always learn and feel more confident. The video on drops improved my riding so much and helped me gain more confidence after a couple of major injuries on the bike (collarbone, rib, torn acl). Thanks!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

That's great to hear Mark, thank you for sharing! 😊

[@DruMatthias]

This vid is one of the best ever out there on the interwebs to cover this topic. REALLY dig all the drawn descriptions coupled with real world examples to show off every do and don't. This is one to save to Favs!

[@DanRoddy]

Loads of slo-mo! So useful. This is the jumping video I've been wanting to see for ages! Thank you Kyle and April.

[@Hertleiners_adventures]

I really like your method for explaining how to jump. The description of the forces and mechanics was very helpful for me!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chasethecase4414]

Really struggling with clearing jumps. I feel like I’m going fast enough but my momentum stops once I hit the jump. This video helped a lot and I will be applying this information on my next practice jump session. Thanks Kyle for explaining so well for the newbies 😎

[@AprilRideMTB]

Hope it will help you when you give it a try!

[@debruin14]

I love your guy's videos! Soo helpful.. detailed and love the slowmos with the arrows and descriptions!

[@timothymcclure3370]

Thank you guys! You are both very inspirational please keep on spreading positive motivation.

[@user-gt8fk8li9w]

Hi Kyle and April👋👋👋.I learned to do bunny hopping from the GMBN channel, but thanks to Kyle I learned how to do it. I'm very satisfied👍🙏. His explanation with the trajectories (⬆️↗️Arrows➡️↗️) helped me. And forgive my English, I'm still learning it)😊

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you, that is great to hear :)

[@blameitonben]

The best overall summary of jumping I've seen. Seems like an interesting combo of what Ryan Leach and Fluid focus on (the pop) vs what GMBN focuses on (the bunny hop). For most jumps seems like the pop with right speed is the easiest way to go. Do you have any advice on how to make sure your rebound speed is adjusted right too? Or do you think most of the videos advising slower rebound speed are ignoring the bigger problem of having your weight to far back (which was my problem jumping which I'm working to correct). Is the pop basically a strategically timed English bunny hop, with the focus being on pushing down into suspension to create lift instead of pulling up on that bike?

[@AprilRideMTB]

Hey Benjamin! Thanks! Yeah i think most of the time technique will overcome any issues with rebound speed but we will do a video on suspension setup too :). Most of the time when people get kicked its from being tense and letting the bike really get kicked off the end.

[@lizzievarley3545]

I'm learning to jump at the moment and it's been really hard! Timing is the key huh! Your video has given me some valuable tips and I'll be using them when I head out tomorrow 😊 I want to fly 🕊️

[@twcintrepid]

Another terrific video guys, I can't get enough. You have really helped me understand so much more about MTB riding and I've improved enormously in s short period of time. I built a manual trainer after watching another of your videos and been practicing in the garage, feeling a lot more confident and riding better and safer thanks to you guys, please keep up the great work, your videos are outstanding.

[@kevinharris2614]

She is dialed now, couldn’t believe that was her jumping... thank you!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you! 😊

[@dotdot7020]

Okay, I’m ready all I need is a mountain bike now.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha hope you can get one soon!

[@zomambik]

Thanks for this! It's easily among the absolute best jumping tutorials I've seen on YT. I'm working through a plateau in my jumping skills and your concept of "the pop" speaks to me.

[@Santacruz-jim]

Wow!!! I haven't tried to put this into practice yet. Sometimes I feel like I can jump and sometimes I mess it up. This explanation has just nailed it in my head. The difference in needing to use the two different bunny hop methods for the first two types of ramps. No one has explained it like that before. Massive thanks.

[@gummybear3387]

Hey, I just wanted to say that this video was extremely helpful and I've only liked maybe 50 videos in the past 3 years and now its 51 so thanks for the help. I'm definitely gonna use this to help me.

[@gummybear3387]

Well, I didn’t expect a heart but thanks lol.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much for the like :)

[@gummybear3387]

Kyle & April - Ride MTB no problem, have a good night. 🙂

[@dirtjump132]

You knock this one out of the park Kyle. I’ve been dirt jumping for 25 years and have always struggled communicating to people how to fly their bike. I’ve told people to “pop” but failed to explain what it means. Nice dissection

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks so much Dustin!

[@dukeofmtb]

lol. I always ask that after someone tells me to pop. I'm always like, "Okay. Sure. But what does 'pop' mean though? How?" It's meaningless without an explanation. Some people say to push as hard as you can into the lip. Others say to pull hard. Some say just bunny hop. One year trying to learn to jump properly, and nothing has clicked. Me and the wife literally spend 8 hour days on weekends just hitting jumps over and over again. Is it really supposed to be this hard to learn? It still feels like pure luck whenever we clear a jump. ugh...so frustrating.

[@marnienorman8145]

Great break down of jumping techniques! Thank you🙂

[@CoachDP]

I was able to get some air on my HT for the first time! Didn’t have to go fast, just tried to remember all the stuff you explained here about the right technique. Awesome video guys! More power to your channel 💪

[@kelseyw527]

I like how when he demonstrates the poor technique he still lands it / is in full control.

[@mrphil2159]

Key to learning is finding a mild kicker you’re comfortable hitting over and over. If there’s one thing to keep in mind is: hard legs. You’d be surprised how much you are soaking up the jump.

[@AprilRideMTB]

So true!!!

[@dandyer9907]

I'm interpreting this as you want "hard legs"?

[@ryanmakarski8353]

"your bike is a fraction of the weight of your body". Well said. Also the tyre pressure tip. You are on point. Great video

[@dukeofmtb]

This. Whenever I watch my own footage, it always looks like I'm absorbing the lip with my legs. But then if I try to focus on keeping my legs stretched out as I go up and off the lip I feel like I go dead sailor. I've been practicing regularly for a year now, and I still can't get it right. I feel like whenever I clear a jump, it's just pure luck. I'm not used to sucking at something so bad. It sucks. What kind of drills can I do to ingrain the proper technique into my muscle memory?

[@danielparsons9227]

Brilliant explanation, love the calm aura this content has 🙏🏼

[@racerdaveracerdave]

I've watched a few of these jumping videos this morning. This one is by far the best. Thanks!

[@harshadakashyap9474]

I don't even have a cycle....its 3am in the morning.....what the heck am i even doing?....

[@BenSawyer-bv2ys]

same

[@user-gi6kn5dq3d]

@@BenSawyer-bv2yscap 😂

[@AssassinIronMan]

It was pretty entertaining I can’t lie

[@mdunity1018]

8:12 this is how I will do my first manual.

[@bigalan1942]

Watched a bunch of videos on this topic and this was easily the best. Thank you and well done.

[@ridermarque]

the best video on jumps I have seen so far! thank you!

[@hobbes3]

I'm no expert with jumping, but I thought people tend to nose dive when they lean back too much and the rear shock pops up the rear wheel and makes the bike start front-flipping (hence the nose dive)? I need to work on the pop though. I usually think about pumping into the kicker/takeoff and forget to pop... But I do notice if I don't pump into the kicker at all, then I get absolutely no height. I also noticed that it's waaay easier to jump if you set your shocks to the highest compression (or lock them out). I heard faster rebound helps, but I think if it's too high, then it doesn't work well with larger kickers, where you need pump "longer" into the takeoff. Lastly, I tend to push the front bars out during the jump like a bunny hop (but I don't bunny hop from the takeoff), otherwise I tend to land rear first into an accidental manual. Is this because I'm not popping and only pumping into the takeoff? Or is that all the wrong way to think about it?

[@AprilRideMTB]

Hey Hobbes, great questions. I think some of the stuff you are experiencing is from some small issues with technique. It sounds like maybe you are staying a little far back on the bike and not doing much of a pop forward. If you have correct technique none of the other stuff with bike setup really matters too much. It can make a huge difference if you aren't using proper technique though.

[@Candesce]

My husband learned how to bunny hop because of learning how to do jumps. I think jumps are actually easier than bunny hops because of this. Admittedly, jumping is a bit more dangerous than bunny hopping in the driveway.

[@charleswilliams1922]

Best jump tutorial in the history of the internet. Absolutely nailed it with the slow motion, and DISTINGUISHING the different types of jumps, and the subtle differenced need to be proficient with each type. That's what EXPERIENCE brings, is reading the faces of the jumps going into them, thus great limiting the chance you'll have a bad result. I REALLY WISH I had access to this when I first started, so I wouldn't have had to "un-learn and re-learn" how to jump correctly. SOOO good, and if people are really serious about getting better, they can literally go flim themselves on just about any phone, slow it down, and compare it to this video side-by-side. My favorite part of this...is you NEVER talk about "pre-loading" into the face of the jump. Crouching slightly...OK, I get that, so it's a more dynamic position, but the "pre-load" is a crock, based on everthing I see. I think that's the most useless information about jumping that you can give. It does nothing. The face of the jump is going to force the suspension to sink into the travel and "load" it. If that was critical, then no one would be able to get any height on hard tails.

[@jebo7187]

By far my favorite "how-to-site". No latent bragging, just teaching. Thank you so much!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you think so, thank you!!! 😊

[@dominicdufault2668]

Is this place in boise? Im driving to boise right now, and i want to check it out. If so, whats it called

[@AprilRideMTB]

Yeah its just called the fort boise bike park!

[@johndyer947]

@@AprilRideMTB It looks like an amazing place to ride!

[@dominicdufault2668]

Thanks ill be there tomorrow 👍🏻

[@dominicdufault2668]

I went there today! Awesome riding

[@christopherogley1714]

Your bike may be a fraction of your body weight. Mines catching me up

[@clavieala]

Great video on jumps, thank you! Cannot wait to go out and try those out.

[@wendylabonte9330]

You are such a great teacher....I am trying to come back from a very serious motorcycle accident, and you and April have been just the boost I have needed...please keep up the information videos and have a wonderful time doing so.. ....again thank you very much..

[@cysauce]

00:58 I see what you did there

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha :)

[@johnvmtb5440]

thanks for sharing the tips on how to jumps. now i need to apply it on my practice.

[@ilovephotography1254]

Kyle, you have a great ability to break things to the basics and build up from there. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@dannykim6243]

I’ve seen tons of how to jump videos, but this one is by far the most comprehensive and easiest to understand. Thanks!

[@DCPROJEKT]

Thanks for the tutorial! Really great video, one of the bests i've seen on YT

[@alexanderohara5964]

Another amazing video!! Love everything you guys do, thank you so much for doing this!

[@luminatedax9260]

Thanks, this helped a lot. I was having trouble on the mild kicker and this helped

[@brendan1]

This is the best description of jumping I've seen so far. Gonna practice this as soon as I can get to some jumps.

[@reynan0012113]

Thanks for this Kyle, your channel help me immensely on my basics.

[@lukefarmer5391]

Excellent explanation on popping off a kicker.

[@danielcolino2792]

Best technical jump video ever!! thanks

[@darrenquirk2269]

Great video! This is the best jump tutorial I've seen. I've never had good enough technique to do much jumping but you've given me a much better idea of how to start practicing properly.

[@DS-yo4uw]

This was a really great explanation! Excellent, thank you.

[@overheadsurf]

As always, excellent tutorial. Of all the videos out there yours are the easiest to follow. And I love the bullet points. Thank you.

[@jbrinkman86]

Just put a deposit on a spot in middleton just outside boise. Looking forward to checking out this bike park. Your videos are by far the best tutorials.

[@paulpanetta3775]

Excellent instructions. Will try these when I hit trestle this weekend.