How To Build Confidence For Big Mountain Bike Jumps | MTB Skills

There's no getting around it, big MTB jumps are scary! Luckily, Blake has ridden a fair few of them in his time. Watch now as he gives Rich a few tips and tricks for building confidence and sending some seriously big jumps 🤘
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[@danielchapman3875]

What would be really good for me is a 'How to build confidence for small jumps.'

[@gmbn]

Check this out! gmbn.eu/beginnerjump

[@mariusalbrechtsen2318]

@@gmbn r/whooooosh

[@MTBYannick]

Lol

[@CoderShare]

It's all practice and repeat. You gotta go everyday for 2 weeks.

[@derrick5507]

Great video gents. Wish i had Blake's courage and skills for jumps 😏, just cutting through them like a hot knife through butter. Also, love the chemistry with you both. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@LetRippr]

Haha that opening with airborne Blake is legendary

[@GrahamStorr]

Would be good for you at GMBN too take a complete beginner from start to finish on jumping getting slowly bigger as time gos on ,come on Blake your next project 😀

[@petersilie2432]

There are many videos about that already. Search for "MTB jumping progression".

[@GrahamStorr]

@@petersilie2432 ye I can already jump cheers,I was thinking of others that are just starting from fresh

[@petersilie2432]

@@GrahamStorr Same for me - but it's still interesting and entertaining to watch ambitious people progress.

[@troyhodulik5542]

I would gladly volunteer!

[@Losovox]

Yes that would be awesome!

[@jamiesmith2761]

What I'd like to see is instead of showing you how to do things it would be nice for Blake and the team to take a few novices out on the trails and coach them through things and let us newbies follow a person's progress through actually riding trails and jumps.i think for someone like me it would be a great series because there are alot of new riders who need to start at the beginning. Surely the rewards for everyone involved would be awsome.

[@TheShift1313]

There was a channel that did that. Fluidride mtb or something like that. I agree it would be a nice series for gmbn.

[@RydenDirty]

This is where im at currently trying to get confidence. All the jumps I have available are doubles, so its do or die lol

[@lucascook4057]

I needed this so much after I broke my foot in 7 different places

[@tomchappell5633]

ouch

[@giles9201]

OUCH!!!

[@antonyluo5092]

R u ok now?

[@cgriggsiv]

In that case I wish you speedy recovery with plenty of strength left over I should know I broke both elbows July 5th of 2020 I did a 40-ft nose dive from a jump that I didn't see around the corner

[@ungeschlaft3522]

I am not sure if you broke your foot 7 times or your foot 7 times in one crash :/ Hope you re well

[@CarloDimacali]

I don't even have the confidence to tackle small jumps... LOL I didn't have a bike for 35 years, and just purchased a bike last November. And already suffered a fractured rib... At 50 years, I don't heal as easily. But it's still better than being cooped up from the pandemic.

[@dreadsanddirt5966]

literally cheered out loud when Rich cleared it the first time

[@renemens24]

love the lighting on the opening scene..love the opening scene!

[@boccacantiga5095]

Now that's a good watch from the two most likeable presenters on GMBN. Lets see more of you two together, you both ride so differently its a great contrast👍🏽

[@rileywruck5683]

global mountain bike network are the goats

[@anderscma0790]

It's amazing to see how much better Blake is at jumping, especially boosting, than Rich. It's really cool to see how the difference between to top riders is so pronounced. I think that is one of the cool things about the sport, and one of the resons why all different levels can have fun together. Dreamzzzz!

[@jankeydan9294]

Rich deserves an Oscar 😄 from help with jumps to whips in a day lol

[@remer83]

Quality. Going to take some of these tips to bigger jumps later! Also, remember the jump face will slow you down when you hit it, so compensate your approach speed for that. If you're going too slow, you're going to slow down further and you won't make it over. Once you find the sweet spot though it's awesome.

[@ryanyoutube7743]

I love sending jumps!

[@HUSHHUSH-]

Awesome tip about starting with the first jump . Getting comfortable and then moving on to the next ones . Sick 🙌 . The other one is very crucial . When you go faster you don’t pop just flow of it . Awesome video . Very on point answering very common questions 💪

[@garyedwards4452]

Blake’s style is 👌👌👌

[@wesellis4135]

This couldn't of come at a better time. I've committed to the road gap at my local this Sunday and it's big 😳

[@gmbn]

Nice!

[@aramjanunts4433]

Thanks, I needed this video

[@gmbn]

No problem!

[@LECMTB]

I was editing my video until I got this notification everything went on hold to watch this, well worth it though 😀. Cracking video as always 😀. GMBN always providing the knowledge for their viewers 👍

[@i_love_diffin9061]

HOLY MOLY BLAKE IS INSANE

[@moe9222]

Love the first case.

[@NorthDesigns]

I'm convinced in the clip at 0:22 they each floated for a second

[@TheShift1313]

Wish i had some jumps like that!!

[@lorrainestephenson5778]

Yes I love these videos.they are the best.👍🏼🤟🤘

[@SpeedKid117]

I love you Rich and Blake!!! 😘😘😘

[@neilcheshire5726]

and Blake’s cases on the first go! 🤣 🤘

[@SICKSTYNINE9]

Conclusion of the vid: you need someone like Blake to tow you in

[@saytosivlogs2225]

Thanks i'm lookin' forward to seeing you on enduro trails more

[@chrisallsoppmtb8452]

Good watch and some good tips to learn from

[@cezarmartins3489]

These 2021 colors are pretty cool

[@jiffypangestu1688]

Verry nice and clear all those jump 🔥🔥🤩

[@Toms135]

Thanks for helping me with bigger jumps

[@gmbn]

Happy to help! 🤘

[@eng2027]

i just go with the flow

[@ShaunWorthen]

So cool!! Love the style 👊

[@darknessoftheabyss]

Blake can I ask you, you cased the drop didn't you?,(2:19) and you were standing funny coz it was your balls that absorbed the shock.....I know as I've done it 😂😂

[@falkoknkl]

A video analysis of Richs jumping by Blake would be great. To learn what he could do better. For example to jump as high as Blake... Blake jumps just double the height of Rich jumps.😁

[@phillipcrawford5065]

Definately agree

[@braddyboy83]

Dynamic Duo!

[@ruben_kanye]

Love your videos keep up the good work

[@gmbn]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@franticfrancis9710]

can people stop talking about their broken foot i’m going riding in ten minutes

[@thomascb344]

Same😂

[@CoderShare]

Those people don't know how to ride a bike though.

[@franticfrancis9710]

@@CoderShare true

[@mamiltonhorris4476]

How was the ride, moreover, how's that foot?

[@franticfrancis9710]

@@mamiltonhorris4476 ride was great yeah, snapped 2 chains and my cassette is destroyed. foot is fine though

[@ragnarvelten6958]

Great to see you stay hydrated Blake. Take no chances. Br. Ragnar V

[@scottlelliott8431]

Nice Rich!

[@MartinCade]

Did Blake say that they hit 50 mph on one of the jumps? Wow!!!!The most I’ve done was 30mph and it felt as if I was doing Mach 1.

[@samrhodes7836]

Hi gmbn I'm 37 I'm I to old to learn to jump big I want to show my son you're never to old

[@freeridetony]

I comment on every your video, Blake you are top mate, just I've made Coffeee ,something to eat and watch with so much interesse 🙌😎😎🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ltrtg13]

When Blake said how fast they entered the jump. When Blake said imagine it in the dry. Made me think, "your in Wales. That's the only way that jump will be dry."

[@TheNotoriousMIC]

Basically if you want to do any jump line in Wales up need to go when it’s not windy. Also good luck.

[@FoxxSacha]

Blake's summary of this video: 'Go FASTER'

[@markdavis8430]

Will be out shredding soon as the little one goes for a nap LETS GO

[@reyguarinnjbchannel5850]

Nice ride bro

[@DT54]

Can you do how to improve confidence on techy descents please

[@maxjames921]

Needed this lol

[@fabianpaff9207]

Please make a series where you ride the Hometrails of some of your viewers

[@Bar-Toons]

Nice bike

[@charlie9ine]

Great but Rich is a pro. Take someone like me to the bike park and do the same segment

[@Hobbiemtbrider]

One think they never talk about is tyers pressure they jump plus suspension clicks with your own weight

[@jeffersonsharp2292]

So, to summarize, you can build confidence by having Blake tow you in. If you’re not Blake’s friend go to a bike park so there’s someone there to call an ambulance for you when you wreck and horribly disfigure yourself. I’m feeling more confident already!👍

[@eh_enduro9963]

I got the conficende but i am wooring about my hard tail on those bangers

[@reezone2310]

This is crazy. I'm off to gcn where it's safer to ride on a flat road but crazier with motorists trying to knock us Roadies!

[@morrowstevenj]

Which model Ergon saddle are the guys running?

[@LetRippr]

Just had to create a gif of that jump 👇

[@senanryan8476]

What about how to build confidence on scetchy jumps

[@hotrodanimal2733]

That first hit Blake didn't take into account the Affy factor....

[@raggedyedge]

I'm very confident on a motocross bike where a panic rev can fix things like the kicker Blake mentions at the end. Maybe it's just that I'm still on an older, HT, 26er (Tomac Cortez), but I have nowhere near the aerial confidence MTB. You guys all had nice, neutral positions on the bike. What are the panic rev equivalents in MTB? If front wheel gets too high would a tap on the rear brake bring it down or are the wheels too light on bikes? If the bike is rotating front wheel down, is there anything to counteract once in the air?

[@raggedyedge]

​@darius Bish I think I have crashing and bailing down pretty good. Back when I wore clipless, I'd tuck and roll with the bike...at least for the first part of the tumble. Now, with flats, I eject out over the front....progress. Pretty comfortable with stepping off the back given my rather awkward manual practice. Crashing a mountain bike seems harsh and quick compared to motocross. Mountain biking as a "safer" version of motocross...except for the part where the protective gear is limited, you are miles from medical care, and are often beyond mobile phone service.

[@SidiNic]

Wat do i always land front wheel first? I preload the suspension before takeoff but cant seem to get the rear wheel level

[@giles9201]

Do you have a small jump vid for me to gain confidence

[@CarloDimacali]

When you extend your body and compress the suspension, do you extend your body perpendicular to the horizon or perpendicular to the bikes attitude?

[@jameschapman8134]

Bikes altitude

[@CarloDimacali]

@@jameschapman8134 thanks!

[@justnothing8692]

my problem isnt confidence but the fact there is no run of area you go straight down into forest bushes where biggest jump in my area is

[@levifranz7370]

"Pull out" lololol

[@giles9201]

I broke my back last week so I can relate

[@franticfrancis9710]

Hope you heel up quick and get shredding ASAP

[@giles9201]

Thx

[@giles9201]

I love the effort people put into these comments so they can get to the top where everyone can see there comment

[@mauort6870]

It's desperare

[@pabloguerrero7560]

I lost all of my confidence riding my bike after a big crash I hope this video will help

[@JustB1892]

Small note - 30mph is 48kmh :) not 42, so you went fast!

[@kristen7192]

Close your eye's ! what you cant see cant hurt you !

[@skateanddadstroy616]

I find jumping with my shock set in the middle setting rather than open now I’m learning to jump more, is this normal? Would I be better off adding psi and riding it open or is the middle setting okay? I’m a trail rider so stay firmly on the ground 90% of the time so would love to find a happy medium

[@SidiNic]

Riding in the middle isnt good for your shocks when you jump. Always leave it open unless you are climbing

[@themeteorkid8708]

Blake...why is that shock locked?

[@mellimcaoco1876]

👌👌👌🤘🤘🤘

[@jksmoldi2754]

wish this video was here yesterday, before I over shot that step up :/

[@IvanIgnath]

No one is scared of jumping, but of landing :-)

[@ewanjoy5320]

can anyone give me tips on how to improve. Basically I'm not that confident at doing jumps anymore, even tables, because every time I jump, i clear it but i land really sketchy. like every time I get into the air, my whole body just leans to one side and always feel like I'm going to crash, sometimes did! My suspension is perfectly tuned, but I don't know what to do to stop it from happening. Please can somebody give me any advice on how to stop this please if you can.

[@user-yq2tq5eo4u]

You need bike with better geometry

[@yesbro2245]

Focus on compressing the bike in the lip and then using ur arms as "hooks". I'd say u are pulling with one arm more than the other or its really windy. So try to get ur pop from compressing the bike on the lip instead of pulling

[@ewanjoy5320]

@@yesbro2245 thankyou 👍

[@parisakos]

wheel size?

[@emamihaelagimpirea6136]

After about 3 years the last Keurig stopped working kzbin.infoUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf initially was able to unblock, however eventually we couldn't fix. That one was a replacement unit sent by the manufacturer after we had problems with our very first Keurig. This works fine (lol, at least for now) however I didn't realize the water reservoir was so much smaller than our prior unit. With 2 people having one or two cups of coffee each morning, it seems like I'm refilling it daily. Otherwise just happy to have the convenience of pod coffee vs. making a morning pot.

[@felicitytoad]

👍

[@karakasidis]

We can easily see that blake is much more confident with jump .He has open face ,Richard has every time foulface. I believe blake is one of the most confident person on jumps, Richard i think is better wirh xc

[@mitchellwhitfield4704]

Blake was a DJ/slope style rider for years, so that’d be why :)

[@karakasidis]

@@mitchellwhitfield4704 yeah i know

[@florianspatz7964]

You’re right about Blake, but you think Neil was a DH Racer

[@karakasidis]

@@florianspatz7964 i speak about blake and Richard

[@danielburris4096]

Where’s your hardtail, Blake?

[@troycarpenter3675]

Did he just say "work the lip at high speed" ?

[@marioawe9990]

Crept over or crapped over? 😅 I'm non native speaker

[@elimaule5336]

I thought Blake was a hard tail guy

[@jaylawoodard9901]

No issues with assembly for me kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L but I could see where some might benefit from using an experienced bike assembler/mechanic. I'm an older rider starting back after a 10 year break. This bike exceeds my capabilities and has been easy to get comfortable riding. I'm mostly on easy trails with almost no street riding and have not been disappointed with the performance of the bike. My fitness level is far below what I previously rode with and because of that the mileage is going on the bike slowly. While I'm losing weight slowly, the bike seems to tolerate my 220 pounds just fine. The bike has been used by several family members ranging from 5'5" - 5'9".

[@rossswanson2277]

Everyone clicked when they saw a tutorial on big jumps 😂

[@karakasidis]

BLAKE why you don't use your colourful nukeproof mega and you use this bike

[@adriano8809]

First thing first you need to lose weight, build some athleticity: breath, muscles and then trying some jumps; a jump requires lots of energy and oxygen, you can’t just jump as a beginner.

[@wallacecristian8068]

Fat bike ? 🙏🙏

[@bobothericefarmer1878]

E

[@Ranieri_tm]

mi sembra che Blake sia ingrassato.

[@robertkorlevic9101]

Whitch bikes is black

[@badangforpresident9374]

Ist

[@tomz2970]

This needs sound editing. The guy with the white helmet sounds very annoying.