5 Tips To Jump Higher In 12 Minutes For Beginners!

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[@fishopedia8568]

Finally a KZbinr that admits he needs some work and is willing to get it and share it this guy is just a truly good person

[@SpencerRides]

I already know how to hit jumps, but it's nice to hear him put into words how its done. I just tell people to "send it"

[@cadecurrent344]

Same 😂😂

[@robloxgirl1940]

Ur cool

[@rjsteele2134]

Same

[@shadowhunterevil8214]

i know that i could send anything, its just that i wont do it since i know what would go wrong, if there was no backlash when im casing or landing wrong i would send anything, even redbull rampage, the reason i would never do that is that i know about the consequences that would happen, and that is also the reason why i can send 10 meter jumps into a foam pit, since i know that there is nothing that can go wrong!

[@brody4772]

Same

[@Relaw14]

I always forget that you have 125,000 subs. Whenever I watch a video I always think you have way more. You definitely deserve more.

[@VentureMTB]

I'm pleasantly surprised by the timing aspect that he mentioned. I have created a habit of turning my front wheel to the left whenever I hit jumps and it's not really on purpose. I just need some fluid movement to carry me through the air, otherwise I freeze up when I realize I stopped moving and I begin to dead sailor a bit.

[@ezrarickard3144]

X up my dude

[@taff6987]

Same here...its something my body started doing naturally! Maybe it's to stop the overexertion of the pulling up effect which can get you into serious trouble quick on many jumps, especially the bigger ones😯👊🏼💥

[@willbros1499]

It's more of the "mental plan" going into the jump that causes the movement in the air, iMO. I just feel like when I am planning to do something in the air to add a little bit of flare or style, it helps my body position going up the face and off the lip. A dynamic planned movement will almost completely eliminate the scariest of things in the air...the "dead sailor," where you are crooked on the bike and the wheels aren't under you. It's the WORST feeling in mountain biking.

[@taff6987]

@@willbros1499 we have all been there mate.....not good. Usually ends up either a sore ass or broken bones.😯

[@derman3658]

A guide had explained this before to me as well. He said it's to help control the bikes weight. You push it around in the air to always have it under control.

[@RoryMag]

I'm amazed how quickly you were able to take on his advice and improve your jump. I feel like there's usually a big gap between knowing what to do, and being able to apply it. That's an impressive trait of how quickly you were able to correct your mistakes and bad habits.

[@edwardpelinovsky7080]

Simp

[@RoryMag]

@@edwardpelinovsky7080 lol

[@joebikes]

As others have said the "timing technique" is actually really good when jumping. It keeps you active on the bike, always in a state of motion which helps you stay in control. You always want to be in control of the bike. Never just "let the bike do it." I've heard so many people say that... even pro riders who often forget what it was like to start out. You can't just let the bike do it... you have to take control of the bike. And the timing technique is key in doing that... so good on you Seth! Start developing that timing into more steaze!! And when you're in Arkansas next... let me know and we can do some riding 🤓

[@derman3658]

Well put dude.

[@hannesdobbelaere]

imho the sideways pushing of the bike is a thing also done in dirtbiking/motorcross, this is done to prevent from getting too much air/ too high of a jump.this way you stay lower and maintain more speed to get farther. you are right in 'not letting the bike do it'. i like that approach/mindset. i'll keep this in mind. i started doing that sideways thing also when i'm starting to jump on my mx bike.

[@ebd3255]

Totally agree with the timing piece part. I went to a bike park and was so unstable hitting big jumps but as soon as i started to turn my bars or anything in the air it stabilised me and was so much more confident

[@navidjoug1914]

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[@danielbarusua6249]

happpy birthday man!

[@xiamilo2125]

Happy birthday!!!

[@BackyardTrailBuilds]

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[@sebastiendoucet2058]

Happeeee birthedaye

[@Neighbor618]

Happy Birthday Navid! 🍻

[@freerangemtb]

Hiring a coach as I did at the beginning of this year was one of the best decisions I made for myself in mountain biking. I highly recommend it.

[@Kai-ze2rb]

I think this is a very good how-to. The carpet thing is worth a million, as other channels talk about bunny-hop and all kind of other things that wont help you to get a feel for jumping. And it´s all about how it feels to become confident.

[@ashtonbrownbmx]

Hey I never got good with jumping until this year and I just cleared my biggest jump ever, a 20-foot race step-up. You are doing great man!

[@SilveradoOutdoors0205]

This is entertaining as well as helpful. Hopefully when I get the chance to ride jumps, this’ll hopefully help.

[@frankiemazzei8882]

This is gonna sound mean but in these types of videos the coaches tend to give loads of advice that’s not really relevant so they look more professional ! I haven’t watched this yet but I assume it’s the same as all the others I’ve seen😂 the best way to learn is to just send it. Edit: having watched the video this coach is full of actual good advise so ignore what I said 🤣

[@SilveradoOutdoors0205]

@@frankiemazzei8882 Haha lol, I get what your saying, and I’m glad you agree with me now😂

[@lurker5087]

I do a lot of "urban" biking because there's not too many trails within a reasonable distance and this absolutely helped me to practice the smaller jumps I find around my town

[@akairborne]

The movement/timing comment really hit me. I'm struggling because I can't jump straight. Every big jump, I lean to the side, mostly left. I have sent it into the hillside more than once and it sucks. Makes me wonder if I need to flair a bit.

[@venalicus3805]

I come from Germany and i realy enjoy watching your videos 👍

[@scooterrc7799]

I love this series and seeing him improve. Great Job at the trail too

[@williamportalla114]

That’s some delicious content but i want more😔😔

[@btretro2715]

Same dude

[@adam4030]

Delicious?

[@williamportalla114]

@@adam4030 you know when you like something “delicious”

[@ZCShrimpShop]

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[@williamportalla114]

@@ZCShrimpShop so true

[@gill_rides7618]

This video really helped me jump correctly, before I was pulling up so hard i hurt my wrist. I tried it again with these tips and I cleared a jump that I have never been able to clear before.

[@BackyardTrailBuilds]

Heck yea man!!

[@gill_rides7618]

@@BackyardTrailBuilds, thanks

[@thebarofclay6100]

This is a perfect change of pace.. I am not comfortable in the air at all... This is a great starting point

[@user-vn2oc5ll8r]

I like at about 6:34 he says that when you jump something with no flair you tend to freeze up and just look at where you are and say "Oh my god". It really puts into perspective how people get jumps so easily. They do it with timing and flare.

[@matthec5433]

ive been waiting for this i could use a jumping coach

[@mtbensler6503]

Same

[@KestrelYI]

Great stuff, man! Has been fun to see the progression of your skills and trails.

[@DeadsetYT]

Good to see your progression man! You're killing it. Another Great Episode. :D

[@eshark08]

Great info, thanks for sharing!

[@dawnkangas2968]

Awesome as always

[@laustudie]

Nice to have a step by step guide for jumping. Usually do not really think about jumping, usually it works(95%) and sometimes i land to heavy on the nose(5%). Hope with these tips i can fix those errors. Also glad that Seth is not some MTB- pro makes it a lot more relatable for your average mountainbikers who are struggling with many of the same issues seth is struggling with.

[@golfdoctorphd]

I love watching your progress my man... it's really cool!

[@just6979]

The yanking the carpet analogy is a great addition to the bag of tricks. Some people like to think about pushing the bike forward like trying to manual off the lip, or even just thinking about "twisting the throttle" is enough to get the bike out front and the front wheel high.

[@fletchleggo2960]

This guy needs more subs he is actually the best mtb channel on KZbin

[@mtbmarek3820]

Great video seth!!!

[@MTBTexasBikeRider]

I use to jump a lot when I raced BMX bikes! I’m 50 now I don’t know if I should get back into jumping but it is a lot fun 🤩

[@burkebird]

Super helpful. Thank you!

[@christophebulota8036]

the coach dude didnt even ride some jumps. would have loved so see that.

[@gregnewton9877]

scrolled down to comment the same thing

[@noahcriticos8598]

Yea same

[@robotboy-my5ty]

I’m sure he did but just not on camera. Anyways, being hired as a coach you should be teaching rather than just going to ride the jumps.

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

@@robotboy-my5ty Ha ... my job ,as a scuba instructor, is to discuss the techniques first, demonstrate next, then have the students try and correct when necessary.

[@sdqsdq6274]

a good tip, sometimes even the pros cant teach for nuts

[@cameronhumphries2377]

timing piece is so true. whenever i do a jump thats bigger than expected i just have to add some sort of movement to it

[@jdmtb]

This is the second video I've watched with Jay instructing. Learned so much in those 2 videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@GregDawson]

Solid video and love the tips… Appreciate this video.

[@BikingwithJP]

Can't wait to try these tips!

[@hode126]

Amazed at how many excellent pointers in one vid. I’ve watched many jump vids and this was by far the simplest and most intuitive yet. I’m a new fan of this coach.

[@mrkthmn]

Big progress man! You went from trying to bunny hop from lip to landing to actually letting the jump float you across. I’m excited to see how this changes the way to ride the course now that you’re hitting the features so much more efficiently!

[@MoOutdoorsandReviews]

great video, will be practicing these tips

[@luciannaie]

good explaining. thanks

[@robertcroft2905]

Subscribed, great video!

[@ConorPhe]

I love when a coach gets excited when they see you get something! V wholesome!

[@beerenmusli8220]

This is really helpful!

[@devinrobinson5999]

This video was very helpful, thanks.

[@Deerslyr81]

Yes another awesome video to watch!!

[@Davis2you]

Very helpful. Thanks for the video

[@matt_m126]

Nice to see what a jumping clinic is like. Looking into improving my jumping skills too, and plan on getting around to getting some coaching myself next spring.

[@raphaelcairo3227]

nice content broo, helped a lot

[@hanselsanjuan8003]

Tried this technique and it fells so good, better control and feels less likely to rely on timing. Like what you were doing I was trying to Pull the handlebar so hard but so hard to get the rear to get air time. Then if i try another technique of pumping the rear shock and losing control of the handlebar and feels like I might crash anytime. This technique feels like the fundamentals that I can build on, my lower does all the work and my arms are there for control. Thank You so much and also to Roots MTB. This is so awesome…

[@SeMoArtifactAdventures]

man i’ve been watching your vids for a while and never realized you were up by st louie. great videos man. your jumps are awesome. i just started building some trails down here in the boot hill of missouri.

[@hal8226]

I LOVE YOUR CONTENT!!!!!! Dude Im so glad I found your page because I have a tone of ideas for projects out at my grandpas farm

[@tonybob2853]

Great vid, I've been dirt jumping for many years and I still watched the whole video through to see if there was anything I still needed to learn.

[@theduckthatiswatchingjimmy5472]

These trails are getting HUGE great job man

[@christoph6824]

Seriously helpfull video for someone whos been struggling for quite some time ! Thank you !

[@gettingoutguru]

Super awesome video

[@JamesRobertMTB]

Some real top tips!

[@LardyMongusHunnter]

Thanks for the free knowledge, can’t wait to get to the jump trail later

[@wotchannel7064]

Love it but I would like to see a full GoPro run or edit of the full run

[@boonemiddleton1261]

Jay is the man!

[@b.b.2167]

great video!

[@thomas_mathysen8838]

This is so good awesome man 😊

[@mountainbikeparadise4763]

Great Advice!

[@jfkusa123]

A big part of the way the World Cup racers take jumps is that the bike comes up from the jump and they absorb that with their bodies and force the bike sideways. This allows them to get less height on the jumps and go faster.

[@claytonnewman2257]

definitely and it teaches safer jumping skills. this coach looked unconfident about flight control.

[@filipe5ilva]

Finnaly a tips video that really helps Thank you

[@ericp.]

I started trying doing jumps very recently and that rug analogy is exactly how i felt the first time I tried jumping.

[@bradwhittie1566]

This video is perfectly timed. I have struggled with jumping even small jumps.

[@Graeleaf]

Awesome! This helps me greatly! Thanks for having a jump lesson! Woo!🤘

[@lukemitchum7172]

We need more progression videos!! They’re soooo good please!

[@BrandonViani]

Well done 👍

[@norbertomoran4575]

Attempt #5 shows how much our body subconsciously fights the feeling of weightlessness. Well done.

[@ClaypitMTB]

Please post more! (only if you can)

[@feebleoldmanandabike.2598]

Great vid, thanks it helped me.

[@greyhairedmountainbiker116]

Good information. I'm glad you got this video in before the rain hit

[@tomd1826]

Jay seems like a great teacher, and great to see your progress mah dude

[@MrPeter924]

Great video great bike ride Jump great show.

[@Tyreinn]

Ever since the other Seth on a bike first linked your channel I've been hooked, it's really inspiring to see someone do all the things they enjoy and get rewarded for their hard work. Also we need more music so I hope this skillshare sponsor plays a role in that :)

[@bintangassyidik1098]

Really help me jump 👍, And cheers for N9 bike club 😁

[@FSE-Coaching]

Jay Thomas is the man!!

[@dee3368]

Great video really enjoyed it ..i dirt jumped from the day I started riding a bike as a kid till well in my 30's I stopped riding and picked it up again at 45.... yes I'm an old dude ..but I have totally forgotten how to dirt jump this was a good refresher coarse

[@thespokeboys9664]

your channle is my favrite i am a huge fan and u inspire me thanks keep up the good work

[@PreonEnergy]

I think the World Cup Downhill racers do "whips" over jumps for the same reason motocross riders do it. It lowers your trajectory and therefore keeps the bike lower to the ground. You spend less time in the air and can hit the ground sooner and get back on the throttle, or in this case "back on the pedal".

[@Kev.in-Bike]

Thanks for this Nice video

[@finncarlin3417]

Love this

[@lukenovak4164]

Your getting better I see improvement! 👊🏼👍🏼

[@janetrobersonsmith]

This was good for you and for the couch because you learned,and he got to ride your amazing trails.

[@skywerke3]

Best how to jump video I've seen

[@JimEckhardt]

Omg... That makes so much sense!

[@christophersmay4508]

Excellent and very helpful! Louis CK is a great coach!

[@cyclenpitstop3218]

Nice jump 👍

[@sadow51]

Nice tips I never really thought about these things

[@willbros1499]

I learned to jump wrong, and ingrained it for years, and had to painstakingly re-learn how to do it correctly. I'll share two things I learned from a Pro DH racer who helped me claw my way out of the bad habits, by using slow motion video, and going step by step to completely change my body position. These were critical, but simple points. 1). Look up off the face. Sounds simple, but people are so concerned about the landing, and they let their heads creep forward to see it as quickly as possible. That doesn't help anything, and in fact...puts you in a worse body position going up the face. When you're too far forward, you will actually feel the jolt of the fork extending off the lip, and it sets you up perfectly for the dreaded "buck." Your trajectory will be too low. As stated here, you can correct the back in the air to match the front. 2). You have to resist the instincts to "stay low, because it feels safer," and embrace getting launched into the air to match the take-off. That was REALLY hard for me to overcome, because I learned it wrong by "squashing" jumps. That's a great skill to have for racing, but it doesn't get you over the bigger gaps when the trail doesn't provide unlimited speed coming into them.

[@manuelr8792]

I've just started to learn jumping, but right now I'm fully stucked in number 2 :D Was there something that helped you overcome the fear to stay high on the bike while jumping? cheers mate

[@willbros1499]

@@manuelr8792 ....Sort of. LOL I went to a table top jump that was just out of my comfort zone, that had a really gradually sloped landing on a local trail here called "Barn Burner." I hit the first jump over and over, and I started off just getting a feel for the lip, and landing on top of it. Then I would gradually increase speed a bit and commit a little more. I also had a friend filming me on a phone, so I could watch it back to see what I was doing. I just did that over, and over, and over until I was clearing it. I did that multiple sessions, and then continued down the trail hitting the next two that were significantly bigger. At some point, it dawned on me that if I just follow the trajectory of the lip, the bike behaves much better in the air. Recently, Loam Ranger has put out a video that emphasizes "Standing up to the jump." I think It's brilliant. I think it really boils it all down very well into one major thing that you have to learn....which is the correct body position and being in control. Search for that video and watch it, and then go practice that until it feels comfortable on a reasonable jump you've ridden before, and then scale up slowly. Set up a camera....that helps a lot, because you can make adjustments on the fly and prevent bad habits. At some point, we all have fear, and it's just relative to our comfort zone and risk/reward acceptance. But....starting with good technique will GREATLY reduce your chances of crashing! Good luck!

[@stevegwilliam3925]

Wish i had a backyard like that!!!!!!

[@matthewl9257]

Love u r vids

[@loverster1]

Good video for the beginners out there. Pros don’t use his timing method because that is the only way they know to jump, they do what they do because it is faster. If they stayed straight in the air they are going to lose time, Loic has described scrubs for show and scrubs for speed, he has it down to a science.

[@masonwillsbmx6669]

Sweet video

[@certifiedbeefcake1233]

Nice great job

[@casestudymtb]

So nice to get some tips headed into the winter, once we get some proper snow on the ground maybe I can get over my fear of another head injury by knowing that the ground is a little more yielding haha.

[@s14tat]

I had the exact same problem you did. I was using my entire body. I hired a coach and told me the exact same thing of driving the bike with your heels like you are on a swing. I now go further with half the effort and my front wheel is consistently higher too.

[@OldManFatBike]

Nice! Thanks so much for this informative video! I also gotta say I loved the leaves around the ramps at 8:26, kudos whoever thought of doing that :-)