Get Better at Jumping with This One Change.

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After progressing incrementally, this one little change made a big difference. Sometimes all the skills and habits are in place but you're missing one piece. And when you get the piece, it is gorgeous to see it all come together.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Recap on previous jump progression
01:08 Current jumping problem
01:44 Focusing on one technique
02:00 Following Jason Richardson
02:28 THE MAIN CORRECTION
02:55 Pulling correctly
03:15 More control = more confidence
03:39 Some examples
04:58 Pumping
05:09 Katy hits 650b!
05:35 My whips are tame.
05:49 THE JUMPING SUPERCUT!
07:44 How to whip better?
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[@ShadLife]

I watched this whole video and still didn't really feel like I got what this amazing change was. Pulling the bars towards your hips more? Pump harder with your legs? That's all I got out of it and without a side profile of the difference between your old way and this new way I have little info to go on. Glad to know you are getting higher and farther with less speed. That is awesome!

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏽 Go try it. 😃

[@steveb1000]

I've watched a heap of "How to Jump" videos but something was missing. Then I watched this. Today I tried a jump I always go around. I hit it a bit too slow, did the "row" and cleared it easily and smoothly. Thanks Jason and Alan.

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! Glad it helped!

[@j.l.5966]

Alan you’re absolutely right, that small tweak leads to a monumental improvement. I’ve also come across this move when I was watching a demo by Lee McCormack on a device called the rip-row. He did it slow and explained the movement pattern. Something that would be difficult to do real time on a bike. Everything you said was mentioned. Legs initiate, arms guide. The “pull” is a hip hinge like a deadlift as you stand tall, then up and out to begin the landing pattern. I was mind blown when I tried it out during my next jump session, like a cheat code activated.

[@mtb_alan]

This is really cool to hear. I was mostly going on what I was experiencing, so it’s helpful to know it’s a shared approach. 🙏🏾

[@tylerbruce5731]

I suck at jumping. But one thing is clear to me. All mtbers should be working on their hip hinge. A good couple to do this is 1) Bulgarian Goat Bag Swings. Which strangly are not Bulgarian, dont use a goat bag nor are they swings. Lol Basically use a moderate weight like a kettle bell. Hold is tight against just below your sternum and do hip hinges. Focussing on really stretching the hamstrings. 2) James Wilsons indian club swings with offset foot position. Same position as your pedal foot positions.

[@mtb_alan]

Tyler Bruce jump squats are a nice simple movement to teach this as well. No equipment needed. 👍🏾

[@tylerbruce5731]

@@mtb_alan also Bulgarian split squats as they are a single leg movement.

[@5150macro]

This is one of the best pieces of information I have taken from a youtube jumping video. I look at other videos now and I see people bring the bars to their hips and not their chest. It is never as clearly explained as you have done it here. Nice worked. Thumbs up to get it to more people.

[@mtb_alan]

5150macro thanks! That’s rad to hear. 👊🏾

[@kvalenz_mtb]

Awesome video Alan! I totally understand what your talking about in regards to jumps. I'm also trying to improve in my jumps. I started to get the hang of it when I kept riding at Angel Fire Bike Park here in New Mexico. That's when I started to understand the concept, technique, and timing. Jason is correct about bringing in the handle bars in a circular motion into the abdomen and out instead of pulling up towards the chest area. I use to pull up while taking off the lip while compressing as well and for some reason it doesn't result to a smooth jump. But when I made changes as in not pulling up towards my chest but instead using the circular motion my jumps really got smoother and I felt more safe and comfortable. Thanks for sharing this video! Very informative! Keep up the good work in regards to your channel. And if you ever plan to visit NM, let me know. Would be nice to see you ride and do a video of Angel Fire Bike Park.

[@mtb_alan]

I always trip out when one small change has such broad effects. TBH, making this video, I was wondering if I was just imagining things. Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm glad I'm not crazy.

[@AdamMock]

Man, so much stoke has got me hyped! Katy killed it on 650b! Must be the MTB zeitgeist right now, but a lot of good info and vids touching on jumping. Love this reminder of bringing the bars to the hips/abs. I'm guilty of just squashing it and not doing much of anything off the lip. Watched a Trail Breaker vid where he tries to remember: 1. Push 2. Stand 3. Pull. All of which I really need to do. Thanks for the inspo to keep after it and nice whips! ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@mtb_alan]

Glad it helped, Adam! Yeah...I've heard people say "pull" for so long, but it wasn't until I watched and chatted with Jason that I understood *how to* pull.

[@TrailBreaker]

Thanks for this! I’m trying to progress too and have the same issue of taming my pop/boost technique. I really like the advice of pulling the bars toward my stomach instead of just to my chest and rowing to the landing. I think the reason this works is when you pull to your chest your legs will be bent. When you straighten your legs the bar moves down. 👊🏻👍🏻

[@mtb_alan]

My pleasure! I’m not totally clear on the dynamics but I think especially in the air, it’s related to the bike (and any mass) preferring to be rotated around it’s center of mass.

[@miles9294]

I was struggling on jumps till a few months ago, then I pushed my comfort zone and my confidence on jumps is through the roof. I had learnt all the skills but I was holding myself back for awhile. I rode with some better riders and did my biggest jumps to date at the time (around 25 foot). Now im able to clear all black run jumps and even some pro lines!

[@mtb_alan]

Nice! 🤘🏽

[@jamescleeton8440]

Great vid Alan. Absolutely made sense. Watched this after your Jump vid and lots of things made sense. Keep up the ‘rad work’ 👍

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah, James! Hope the vids are helping. 👊🏾

[@willienillie6337]

I dig it. I need to train when the trails open..

[@danemtb6944]

Saw you at Skypark on Saturday! Would’ve said hi but I didn’t wanna interrupt you lol. Keep up the good work!

[@Cam-uf9ke]

Very considerate of you.

[@mtb_alan]

Hey! Say hi next time! I never mind. 👊🏽

[@urg0nnah8me]

Alan, big progression!! Your whips don't look bad, actually. I noticed you're not cutting the face of the jump though. You're entering straight and trying to whip your bike. You can do that, but it's more difficult. Try approaching the face at an angle. If you're going to whip to the right, start from the left of the base and cut to the right as you approach the lip. the bigger the angle of your cut, the more whip you'll create.

[@mtb_alan]

I have been carving the lip a little and am gaining confidence to make the carve bigger. Thanks for the suggestion! 🤘🏽

[@DerRoAusKO]

Dude, that tip was awesome 🙌 Every jump feels equally controlled now, no sketchy take offs in 1 of 10 jumps anymore. Thank you so much 🤜

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! That’s rad to hear. 👊🏾

[@VariteZ]

The way I learned and I’m not an expert but I can throw a phat whipp is that I did it on a step up so I wouldn’t get too injured but I made sure I was comfy on the jump then I just pushed the bike out one way in the direction I wanted it to go and brought it back and landed! It was simple because you should take all that out of your head and just throw it out there! I’m sure the bike will come back straight

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@joepizzola9675]

Sweet! Next ride I'm going give that a try 🤘

[@mtb_alan]

Let me know how it goes. 🤘🏽

[@poshpickle9024]

How’d it go

[@joepizzola9675]

Actually worked well

[@mtb_alan]

🙌🏾

[@geraldstrohl]

Any word when Snow Summit will open again. We still have our rainy day tickets we got the day the lightning closed us down. We also saw ourselves in your video while the lady handed out candy. See ya on the trails hopefully!

[@mtb_alan]

Oh dang. That day was both fun and a bummer. No word yet. Summit will be closed as long as the forest is closed (due to fire danger). They’re posting updates on a week-to-week basis on their Instagram.

[@Thataussiebattler]

So smooth... one day i will do this.

[@mtb_alan]

Rollerskates 👊🏾

[@thecapeisout]

Yasssss!! If you are ever in Phoenix, Az hit me up. Myself a bunch of other dudes dig in the only real MTB jump spot in the city. We got everything. Love to see folks progress and build skills. Keep it up 🤙🏼

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks!

[@thecapeisout]

@@mtb_alan aww man! No free bike!? Hahaha

[@Lightleakz]

This is really interesting thank you! I'm struggling with jumps but I feel the legs are doing okay work, but there is no guidance by the arms whatsoever 😅 I try to work on this!

[@mtb_alan]

Glad it helps. This might also help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZfVg62Gh9OChrs

[@mtb_alan]

There's this vid too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kImuqWeln6-VfK8

[@edgartabora3873]

HEY THERE ALAN,,,I MADE IT 837 THUMBS UP BUT WHAT IS MIND BLOGGING THE 11 DOWN,,,WHY? FEEL THE CONTENT ITS JUST RIGHT, PASSING ALONE PERSONAL EXPERIENCE TO US ITS JUST KOOL. I AM ALWAYS LOOKING TO IMPROVE THE JUMPS SO KEEP DOING VIDEOS BY FAR ARE WELL DONE AND INTERESTING. CHEERS MAN!!!!!!!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Edgar. But why are you yelling at me? 😆

[@TheCrashingDad]

dude this was SICK! makes me want to go try the pull!

[@mtb_alan]

Yeah dood! Lemme know how it comes out.

[@justinh7099]

Great progression Alan, glad you're all healed up hope your 2021 is injury free brotha!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Justin!

[@drewsenthused6079]

Nice, I'll have to try those little bar circles next time, if I ever get my bike back....

[@mtb_alan]

Right on. Hope you get your bike back soon.

[@mathc1rca]

Nice to see you get better !

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! 🤘🏽

[@mtb_ryan]

Dude, the rear facing jump footage looked so dope!! I'm also working on my jump technique and I think i've definitely discovered what you're getting at in this video. I've learned not to try and bunnyhop/pull hard on the bars as it leads to pretty inconsistent jumps/dead sailors and just overall not being as in control. As i've gotten more comfortable with higher speeds and larger jumps, i've noticed that i'm more relaxed and that my technique has shifted a lot more towards what you're describing with generating the movement more through your legs and compression and just using the arms to guide what the bike is doing.

[@mtb_alan]

Indeed. In most athletic movement patterns (and human movement in general), things work best when the big muscles initiate the movement, and the smaller muscles direct the movement.

[@72fasterthanyou]

Love your videos! Saw you and Tony on Saturday at SkyPark... thanks for the pic with you guys and my daughter! And the stickers! I can relate to the handlebar pull you were talking about. I began clearing some table tops on sleigh ride and noticed I was pulling the bars into my waist. It felt like angels were lifting me off the ground😆😆

[@mtb_alan]

Hi! Good to meet you. Glad you can relate...and yeah, it's a different feeling eh?!

[@Keithmeister9]

Excellent tips brotha, i too struggle in jumps because i pull on handlebars towards my chest and never have control on landings, more like a dead sailor. 🤦‍♂️ I appreciate this 🙏

[@mtb_alan]

Hope it helps! 👊🏾

[@SavageMTB]

You made it dude. it's really inspiring when you see someone do progression's.. I hope I could ride like you..

[@mtb_alan]

Savage MTB yew! 🤘🏾

[@Roostsandboost]

Made a big change in my riding. Thanks

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! That’s rad. 👊🏾

[@TrailDogsMTB]

Man Alan really impressed with your progression! Whips are coming along nicely! Something that helped me with my whips is turning more when first coming off the lip this will generate more momentum bringing that back end out with less effort 👍🏻 Scrubs on small jumps where you can be more aggressive with the movement without having the fear of crashing helps a lot too!

[@mtb_alan]

I like it. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@TrailDogsMTB]

@@mtb_alan You got it! At the end of the day it just takes time to develop it. Find what works for you🤘🏻

[@DMMTB]

I thought the same thing about pulling... I’ll try this afternoon to pull to my hips instead of chest

[@mtb_alan]

Nice. Just remember to row the bars back out the way Jason shows. 👍🏽 I was forgetting to do that and yeah...not good. LOL!

[@DMMTB]

MTB ALAN will do 🤘🏼

[@TheSVERguy]

Working on my whips as well. Can’t offer much advice yet cause I can’t do them myself but nosing doesn’t seem to effect people that can whip well

[@mtb_alan]

👍🏽

[@RCRGIRL]

Good stuff. So stoked Katy hit 650b and I got to be part of it. 🤘🏼🙌🏼🔥

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! Y'all are rad for towing her in. I got so much footy of y'all I need to make an episode with it.

[@phorest]

I might have missed it in the video, but does the 'bars-to-hip' movement start after you've left the lip, or after the front wheel has but the rear is still on the lip, or while both wheels are still on the lip? [if you know]

[@mtb_alan]

Good question. In general, I do this once the rear wheel is off the lip. Pulling to the hips is really about getting the bike to rotate around it's center of mass, and the bike can't do this if either wheel is still on the ground because if either wheel is still on the ground, the entire Earth gets in the way of that rotation. 😆

[@scottstobbe]

Does the circular motion apply for bunny hops as well? The more I try to bunny hop off a lip the less control I feel- can’t wait to try the circular motion instead.

[@mtb_alan]

It's similar to the motion with bunny hops. But with bunny hops you have a lot more tension in your hands because you initiate the movement with the manual. On a jump, it's much more subtle, and you're more *guiding* the handlebar. Hope that helps.

[@xxpozorxx]

Great video, that handle bar tip is good

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! 🙏🏾

[@richardjones2811]

There's so may other factors to take into account. The different pull is only one of them.

[@mtb_alan]

Yup.

[@zanomona]

Bro that is a huge improvement man, thanks for tips.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Armando! My pleasure. Hope it helps. 🤘🏾

[@schnawgalawg]

Im going to Snow Summit this Thursday, I hope this helps

[@mtb_alan]

Noice! Let me know if it helps.

[@miguelarcanjo-sam7001]

Good tip. I do the same when pulling my bars, Always end up pullin up to my chest and It feels I loose control of the bike. Please Give us a tip on how to pull to my waist on your next video.

[@mtb_alan]

Hope tip helps!

[@epray]

Great channel, bro! Your whips look good to me... the jumps just need more air. Since you were refining control technique in this video, I would assume the extra air will come in time. Good luck & stay healthy!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Indeed. Going gradual with the boost. I don't wanna end up with another major injury resulting from being over-confident. Same to you! 👊🏾

[@motofocus7927]

Nice vid mate I have just subbed I am trying to get better at jumping as well and this vid was really interesting keep it up 🤘👌

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for subscribing! Glad you dug the vid. 🙏🏾

[@JamesRobertMTB]

Absolutely shredding dude ! Good step of progression 🤟🏻

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks James! Now I just wish Snow Summit would open back up. 😭

[@iammarccc]

when you talked about that pump with the legs, how much force do you have to put in to it? I feel like I'm exerting too much when I do it, and most probably been pulling the bars towards my chest as well. I find that my body starts to lean to the left when I get too much air that my front tire would land on the side and wash out

[@mtb_alan]

The amount of pump is case by case...no pun intended. LOL But yeah...pulling the bars to the chest will often lead to a lot of errors. It sounds like you're going dead sailor, i.e. you aren't able to make corrections. That's where pulling more to the hips and then pushing the bars back out can help. It lets you correct. The main thing is to keep the bike moving while you're in the air so that you're more in control and no just along for the ride. I did a How to Jump video too which has a couple additional points that may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kImuqWeln6-VfK8

[@TrailBreaker]

This is great!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! 🤘🏾

[@andyginther8562]

It's all about that ill communication! So complex to explain and interpret those subtle nuances and amazing when it translates. I'm curious to try to the pull back move. Jason rips! It seems you are definitely clearing the jumps more and whipping it as well. I wonder about the nose thing. One side says keep going with it and maybe even exaggerate it. You seem to get more of a whip action with it. The other side says try to hold the front up. Explore the range. Hoorahs to Katie on 650b, she hit is hard and clean! Watching you ride may be jonez to ride so bad. My trails have more smoke and fire than Snoop Dogg's bong (no offense to The D.O. Double G).

[@mtb_alan]

LOL! Snoog Dogg! (and Beastie to boot!) Yeah...talking with Jason really helped put language to the nuance. The one thing I should have emphasized more is that the push back out like Jason was showing with the circular/elliptical motion is also key. My first few goes, I just did the pull to the hip and forgot that key follow through! LOL! Not good. Sorry to hear about the smoked out trails, man. But I'm also jonesing with Snow Summit being closed due to the fire danger. Hopefully soon! 🤘🏽

[@Cam-uf9ke]

Can you show off a “secret” training section at Skypark. It’s in the back side of the park near the end of comet. I think... it has drops and a small table top.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for the suggestion. Yeah...I always forget about that little skills park over there.

[@shanegrant92]

Super cut 🏅

[@mtb_alan]

🙏🏽

[@jaredromero9549]

Whips are in the shoulders. Dip your inside shoulder down and push your handlebars to your inside hip. That probably did nothing hard to explain through text lol

[@mtb_alan]

Naw...that makes sense. I see that now, and I think that's the other thing I gotta do. Thanks Jared!

[@DerekCross118]

Another great vid, man! Really liked the Supercut! I look forward to the instructional video, too. Quick question, if I may. When doing the circular/elliptical arm movements, do you find yourself twisting the grips at all? In an effort to get the front end headed downward? Thanks for all the valuable content!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Derek! I don't twist the grips. When I want to get the front end down, I tend to turn the bars (not push) toward the ground. I'm not sure I would feel good about twisting the grips to do that.

[@N8MRN]

It took me a bit to realize that the follow cam footage near the end was you in front! Nice work! (Why is he riding an Orange and Black bike? Oh, snap?!!)

[@mtb_alan]

😆 Ha! That's funny. Thanks.

[@robdeveyra]

Awesome clip. Very helpful. Where’s this West Ridge Trail?

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! The trail is at Snow Summit.

[@reidhuelsenbeck3456]

Learn to table first then you will naturally table into whips and they will be steezy as

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾 thanks for the suggestion.

[@JvMTB]

Awesome progression! I'm also working on my jumps and this would be a huge help! 🤙

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Hope it helps!

[@JvMTB]

@@mtb_alan it did! Im uploading my progression on my channel. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow! 🤙

[@RyandeMilliano]

Great tips, looking forward to trying them out!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! I hope it makes a difference!

[@mloskot]

Hi Alan, great video, cheers! By the way, could you share how is the camera mounted on the leading rider at 6:20 so it nicely captures the view and rider behind? I don't think it's saddle or seat post mount as recording would be not as stable. It's super smooth!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! The rider in front was a chest mount backwards.

[@mloskot]

@@mtb_alan Genius! Thank you

[@mtb_alan]

@@mloskot np

[@gevons]

Good tips wish I had this when summit first opened!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks. Me too! 😆

[@johnnyrc9304]

EXCELLENT info, I have never seen this from any other source, and look forward to trying it. Thank Alan.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Johnny! Happy to share.

[@REGNARTS00]

Can you ask you friend Steve what bike computer mount he’s using on his bike? :)

[@mtb_alan]

Not sure when I’ll see him. Check the description of this vid and look for Steve’s info. He’s got a channel too so you can ask him there or on his IG. 👍🏾

[@hikebikesleeprepeat1587]

Your ride edits are great Allen!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Scut. 😆

[@6b796c65]

Nice progression!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks!

[@namasaki1]

Hey Allan, wish I could triple like this video. I really need to learn this stuff! Your camera angles are really nice and the video is so smooth. Curious what setup you used for this video. I just got a gopro hero8. Hope I can get some good video like this.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! I got a vid on my setup and settings. Check it out. 😃 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHmZaZafZ65sr7s

[@ConnerSatterthwaite]

Good stuff! This quenched my thirst!!!!!

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@huskerjeff1]

Hey MTB ALAN, first off love the videos. What are your 3 top drones for mtb'ing?

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks, Jeff. I don't use drones. Some are into the Skydio for follow cam, but personally it seems like a lot of hassle to get Skydio follow-cam footy, and for the hassle, I think the results aren't worth it. Drone follow-cam done with FPV type drones is frickin' sick though...but that requires a skilled drone operator. Remy Metailler's stuff for instance. If I were to get a drone though, I'd probably just get a DJI Mini 2 and use it for establishing, beauty shots, and b-roll. But not for follow-cam shots. Hope that helps.

[@huskerjeff1]

@@mtb_alan thanks brother, I must agree with you. lots of hassle. thanks for the reply.

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@EricHollanderAcu]

Hey Alan. Thanks for this video! You have helped confirm the same realization that I recently had about pulling to the hips, and then the circular motion to level off and land. Are you adding a bit more compression to the bars beforehand? I think pulling to the chest can result in getting unbalanced in the air, and causes crashes, which made me focus only on the leg pump and speed.

[@mtb_alan]

Boom! You are hitting on one of the tips I'll probz be sharing in the vid I'm working on. Yes indeed, I am mostly (if not only) using legs to pump off the lip.

[@EricHollanderAcu]

@@mtb_alan Cool. Looking forward to what you have to say about compressing the bars, or not (possibly more needed with smaller trail type jumps without big lips).

[@steveo0621]

Lovin the the ending reel Alan. That’s my riding goals to jump like that!! Is that the GoPro 9?

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks man! Naw. I just got the 9 a couple days ago, but we'll have 9-shot vids soon.

[@bonham4994sts9]

Yeah man those whips are looking good!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Michael! I'm starting to get the feel for them. A long way to go though. 😄

[@josezermeno68]

Looking forward to that How To Video. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mtb_alan]

Yew! I'm hoping Summit opens back up. I'm missing some content I want for that vid.

[@scarpa12]

Do you think bmx/dj jump skills transfer to bike park jumps? I am very interested in getting out to the park after watching your videos, super comfortable on drops and rock gardens but not jumping. Behind my house is a sweet public bike park with steep wood ramps and a nice progression to seriously big jumps. Been wondering if I should buy some armor and go learn on those..

[@mtb_alan]

I can't speak from direct experience, but all my buddies who have spent time at DJ or BMX parks have shown notable progression. As a note, Jason (from the vid) comes out of BMX, and that's what a lot of his advice is rooted in. I would love to have a park like that nearby! 🤘🏽

[@j.l.5966]

I would have to assume that a BMX background will give you an immense head start on bike park jumps. Seth from Berm Peak had a video (I think from last year) where he took a friend he hasn’t seen in years to Whistler. His friend had never been on a mountain bike, let alone a DH one. But he had an extensive BMX background. After getting his bearings on the bike, he started on the jumps and eventually was boosting and clearing them easily not even going full speed.

[@mtb_alan]

J. L. Yup! 👍🏾

[@scarpa12]

Thanks guys! Gonna get after it!

[@e4mafia_tn]

Your pointing your toes forward. Use more heel to keep your front tire up.

[@mtb_alan]

🤔

[@thepedalsadvocate7389]

I do not have the jump gene. Need to work on this....

[@mtb_alan]

Jump gene! 😆 If you can ride a bike, you got the genes. 👊🏾

[@thepedalsadvocate7389]

Bike giveaway? DM you? Whaaa?

[@danielwelty6115]

Hell ya thats whats up great advice . Thanks keep up the great work .. hopefully see u on the trails on of these days ..# mtblife

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Daniel!

[@joshbenson8039]

Man I could see the change right away... from before where you were trying to only control the bars and the whole motion did not look fluid to where it looked like you were pulling the bars in a circular more fluid motion, and your landing sounded softer as well

[@mtb_alan]

Yeah! I did not thinkg that one small change to have such a big effect.

[@Sendersofmayhem]

I'mma try this method at the loop this Wednesday. Send help in advance.

[@mtb_alan]

Remember to also push back out the way Jason was showing. 👍🏾

[@Sendersofmayhem]

@@mtb_alan thanks Alan, big difference. Thanks for the great content too!

[@mtb_alan]

👊🏾

[@mistermerita341]

New subscriber. Sweet video!!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for subscribing, Mark! 👊🏾

[@owenkid]

Dang Alan with the fat whips

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Owen! I feel like I got a long way to go. 😆

[@AverageChad]

Just send it hard!!!

[@mtb_alan]

YAAARGGG! Send your butt to SoCal for some laps! 👊🏽

[@50nollieman]

Nice progress! Waiting on that tutorial hahah

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Working on it. 🔨

[@brendanriel888]

its really hard to see the difference in how you're moving your bike. but can clearly see the difference in how much more comfortable you feel and how much farther you land. maybe need a little more clarification on what exactly you changed.

[@mtb_alan]

🤔

[@harmik98]

Rampage ready! 🤘🤘

[@mtb_alan]

LOL! As in "ready to go watch". 😆

[@zech7459]

nice mustache

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks.

[@zech7459]

MTB ALAN yes dude my pleasure

[@davidman6419]

where is this at? Btw, sick video

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks. Snow Summit. Big Bear, California in the USA. Earth. 🤘🏾

[@TheJessehart05]

Where is this trail?

[@mtb_alan]

Snow Summit. Big Bear, CA.

[@RonnRider]

Like your vids dude! Gained a new sub here!!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for subscribing! Glad you dig the content.

[@pc.9008]

Basically bunny hop technique ;-)

[@mtb_alan]

It's similar, but different enough. 🤘🏽

[@davidbermudez5387]

Nice vid mate! 🔝🔝🤙

[@mtb_alan]

👊🏽

[@braveesplin3722]

Is Snow Summit still open

[@mtb_alan]

Snow Summit is closed until the National Forest re-opens. The forest is closed due to fire danger. Summit has been posting updates weekly.

[@aaronburela432]

Awesome 👌

[@mtb_alan]

👊🏽

[@yngballr]

Sup bruh Do you offer 1 on 1 classes ??

[@mtb_alan]

Yo. I don’t. I’m not qualified to instruct anybody on a bike in a coaching setting.

[@yngballr]

Dang :/

[@SteveHofsaess]

Is Snow Summit open again,?

[@NickTillier]

Its been open :)

[@braveesplin3722]

Nick Tillier I think they meant is it open cause of the fires

[@SteveHofsaess]

@@braveesplin3722 The snow summit website did not offer tickets, because of the fires

[@mtb_alan]

Snow Summit has been closed due to fire danger. They're currently only giving updates on a week-to-week basis.

[@speed2live]

@@mtb_alan I changed lodging reservations to October 9, 10, and 11 ( Summit's closing weekend ) hopefully they will be open. Great video Alan!

[@jeremysweeten2792]

I miss the classic into/title music. #Branding

[@mtb_alan]

Come with me on this journey. 👊🏽

[@Stickybutton]

Those aren’t small jumps. Really big kahunas!

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@gevons]

Who the hell even downvotes ... lol

[@mtb_alan]

Different strokes for different folks. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@scorch222]

Great video mate! I also need jumping work, keen to implement these out on the trails this weekend. Im very Western Australia and have been making similar MTB content, documenting my progression. Youve got my sub mate, keep up the work mate. feel free to check out my channel if your interested... We dont really have bike parks in AUS more so just tech trails, the jumps in this video look so much fun. Cheers mate have a good one

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for the sub, Aidan! Let me know how it goes. 🤘🏽

[@scorch222]

MTB ALAN cheers legend! Will do! Thanks for getting back to me. 🤛🏼

[@gaberomero1740]

Have you told Bobo...

[@mtb_alan]

LOL! Did he crash again?

[@gaberomero1740]

MTB ALAN Probably? 🧐🤣

[@hanestshirtsarecool]

☝️🧐 if you want to get more air,,, get some Air Jordan's. ⛹🏿‍♂️

[@mtb_alan]

Or an Airbnb next to some jumps.