How To Jump With Confidence || A Beginners Guide || MTB Skills || How To #3.0

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

Great tips Craig. As someone that only started learning to jump in my 40s, I can confirm that starting small and building up is the way to go. Also, being able to bunny hop makes things a lot easier.

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Thanks Darren, yes 💯 learning to Bunnyhop is the crucial key to jumping, like any new addition to the skills it’s always best, and safest to start small and work your way up.

[@kezzigetzair3719]

I was at the park doing the jumps you helped me with the double thankyou for helping me my confidence is a lot better now

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Hey great to hear from you, I watched you for a bit and knew you had the skills to do the first double on the bigger set, that’s why I came over, our confidence is what holds us back. Did you end up doing it heaps more and did you try the second double?

[@kezzigetzair3719]

@@FlowmentumMTB no I didn’t do the second double yet but I’m going to attempt it tomorrow and hopefully I can do it

[@justsayin3600]

Hello from Texas, USA. This seems a lot easier to remember; preload, pop, pull & push. I've only tried once to jump in a park and was very inconsistent. I'm a heavy rider, 220lbs/100kilos and gravity is not my friend, especially when crashing.

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Welcome Bo. Weight has no true effect on hopping, I’m 6.1” and 245pound. It’s all body movement, confidence and persistence will be your answer. Hope you get it sorted with confidence Bo.

[@steve-o4994]

Fantastic video for some of us older guys who are struggling with our jumping technique! Thanks Craig.

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Awesome Steve, I hope it can help some, happy to throw more advice your way when we ride soon.

[@okidoke4822]

@@FlowmentumMTB i can't really find any bike parks like you're at around Bendigo :( There are some ad hoc jumps here and there in the bush that dirtbikers have created, but no flowing paths that I've been able to find. I'm 54 and just started doing more with my mtb in the past few months. I have a 15 yo 26" hardtail.

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Hi @@okidoke4822, awesome to read that your out there rediscovering new techniques. Have you got a BMX Track Bendigo? Also important to note that sometime driveway kerbs and natural undulated terrain can be enough to help pick up jumping skills. Keep searching 👊

[@okidoke4822]

@@FlowmentumMTB actually there is a bmx track here, usually crowded with kids, but I might give it a go if it’s empty one day. Don’t want to make a fool of myself in front of little kids lol

[@FlowmentumMTB]

@@okidoke4822 haha I wouldn’t allow their attendance deter you from trying what you want to do, these days it’s the young kids that are making fools of themselves anyways. A BMX Track is a brilliant way to learn loads of skills from pumping to jumping and more. Enjoy.

[@daveeh2930]

great tutorial and break down my brother, thank you.

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Appreciate it, thank you.

[@JamesRobertMTB]

Forwarding this onto my mates...

[@johnny310xx]

Cool spot for practice

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Yes its been a great starting point for soo many younger kids that are now serious pinners…

[@andyeather1185]

Great advice from a guy who has been there and done it all. Thanks Craig.

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Legend Andy, hope your well bud.

[@luisitotv7699]

This is the best jump technique in KZbin

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Thanks for the words 👌

[@Zara_edits12]

These same 4 steps reminded me of my first time in the nest!! 🤣Ha ha good video again mate

[@jbmtb22]

Fantastic video mate, really clear and easy to understand. Gotta love how my street is the only one in town that doesn't have a curb!

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Haha always the way. A small piece of timber can do the same thing, if you check out my “How To Bunnyhop” video I use this and explain why. Thanks for the props 👊

[@ckMTB]

Great video mate, thanks for sharing and pointing it out, nice jumps. Ride on

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Thank you for the comments, the jumps are smallish but super fun.

[@mountainbikingaustralia9178]

Where’s this park looks fun

[@FlowmentumMTB]

.

[@mtbjpoe]

thanks a lot really great help for beginner like me...

[@FlowmentumMTB]

My pleasure and thank you, please let me know if it has any relevant and useful tips that helped you.. 👍

[@stevowyeth]

I'm not great at jumps, I could do with following someone like you down a trail to get the speed down.

[@FlowmentumMTB]

That works for most, ive never been a fan of being towed in as i just cant put my trust into someone else 😉

[@stevowyeth]

@@FlowmentumMTB I just need to man up and hit some doubles 😂

[@FlowmentumMTB]

@@stevowyeth haha always easier said than done mate.

[@22Jeffers]

You don’t need to pull on the bars. Just stand up.

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Unsure on what you mean as you don’t sit down when jumping, you are or should already be standing. If you mean stand upwards or thrust your body up then thats what I explain in the “POP”, that is thrusting upwards, you still need to pull or you will nose dive.. HOWEVER this video is based on my interpretation of how to jump, we all have different techniques..

[@22Jeffers]

Yeah the latter. In my view, pulling on the bars is just a result of holding them when thrusting up from the legs. Pulling specifically with your arms in a rowing motion often leads to some sketchy sideways flights and landings. Again, my view of it.

[@OresteCiotoli]

great channel mate, i was looking your comments in other videos and i found this tutorial quite useful! I mostly ride in austria and make vlog or video of the trails, but i really want to train better the basic this winter! Subbed!

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Thanks for the words, it’s always important to start small, simple little jumps require more thought and effort than bigger jumps and with less consequences if things go wrong.

[@OresteCiotoli]

@@FlowmentumMTB i totally agree!

[@whiskeybeardoutdoors6568]

That bit at the end connected some links for me..

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Great to hear that it may help you some.. Happy to try help more if you have any questions on technique etc.... Remember once you understand the basics its all about practice from there...

[@nickmcgraw2004]

What pedals are those you are running Craig? They look awesome?

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Hey Nick. These are Exustar 557 pedals, been running this one set for 2yrs now.

[@TC_Prof]

Thanks a lot ❤❤❤

[@FlowmentumMTB]

My pleasure.

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

Trail Talk sent me here.🇦🇺💪👑

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Hey T’s Life welcome and I hope you enjoy the content. More thank you greatly for telling me you were sent here by Trail Talk, you are the first member to inform me of this.. was it a suggestive video?

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

@@FlowmentumMTB I did enjoy it mate.Yea he credited you in a jump video as having taught him through your video ,and to come check it out. Just getting into MTB from BMX and am loving all the Aussie content and creators we have ! Cheers again champ ,look forward to more.

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Thanks heaps legend, appreciate it...

[@tinman8888]

Another bit of gold champ! 👌🏼I seen some footage of you there before. Where the hell is that exactly?

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Hey buddy, this is up Coomera way, on the corner of Reserve Rd and old coach rd... Happy to meet you there sometime if your going to go....

[@tinman8888]

Flowmentum MTB Mate that would be awesome. Definitely trying to get better at jumping. I’m out of action for the next few weeks unfortunately but as soon as I can get riding again I’ll see if we can hook up for a spin. Cheers

[@FlowmentumMTB]

@@tinman8888 we will for sure bud, just let me know when...

[@quez.designs]

Search for - 3 Easy Ways To Jump - How To Jump A Bike - this video is really for beginners to understand jumps.

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Thanks Wez, not too sure I understand your question, the whole idea of this video is basics aimed at the Beginner, I’ve not suggested anywhere that it is for anything but the beginner...

[@motivationmonster]

Awesome video mate. Where is the jump track that you used for the video?

[@stevewyatt1514]

It’s in Upper Coomera. Just behind the skate park and half pipe 👍

[@motivationmonster]

@@stevewyatt1514 Cheers mate. Not too far away at all

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Sorry for the delay Gareth. It’s on the corner of Reserve Rd n Old Coach Rd Oxenford/Coomera. They are only small but fun lil trails.

[@motivationmonster]

@@FlowmentumMTB Thanks mate. Appreciate it and the time you spend passing on some skills tuition

[@FlowmentumMTB]

@@motivationmonster thanks. All I hope for is that it’s beneficial to those that could benefit from it. 👍

[@haydonbiglands1106]

Hey great video. Where about's is that location?

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Oxenford

[@danfyfe9447]

Awesome video mate. Where abouts is this track?

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Cheers. Trails are northern Gold Coast, details are in the description. I can’t recall the street name. Days Rd I think. 👍

[@danfyfe9447]

Thanks man. Might have to see if I can find it.

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Hey Skater Dad Just Google mapped it bud, sorry I’ve never remembered the street name at all -. 217-221 Reserve Road Upper Coomera QLD 4209 👍

[@danfyfe9447]

Thank you.

[@EmanuelFuchs]

The sound reminds me of Double Dragon game

[@traintrekqld]

Where is that park

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Hey it’s in Oxenford QLD

[@Donpatomtb]

I though you are not suppose to pull on the bars ?

[@FlowmentumMTB]

You won’t get any lift if you don’t pull on the bars.

[@saltybarramundi4576]

Where can i find this place?

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Coomera Dirt Jumps

[@tremolony4924]

Can I jump my hardtail that I bought at K Mart ?

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Yep absolutely 100% you can, once, maybe twice, then the Ambo and hospital bill will have doubled the cost of good Dually from a store 🤔👍

[@tremolony4924]

@@FlowmentumMTB 🤣🤣

[@simonpnkchannel2205]

Instead, can I still apply these techniques onto a proper hard tail? If so, apply exact same techniques? Or is more advised for a dual?

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Hey @@simonpnkchannel2205, nope you dont need a dually and the techniques applied are really no different on a Hardtail. WITH THE EXCEPTION that the process will be a little more twitchy on a hardtail, not having any rear suspension makes the bike more responsive and has minimal forgiveness.. Best recommendation I could give is to focus on keeping the body relaxed... This aside the same techniques apply... Enjoy..

[@simonpnkchannel2205]

@@FlowmentumMTB thanks for the explanation, much appreciated!

[@benlamb4569]

Hey mate, these jumps in Brisbane?

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Reserve Road Oxenford/Coomera.

[@benlamb4569]

@@FlowmentumMTB legend cheers

[@gmanmtb]

Sorry mate but I have to disagree with your last bit of advice about landing back wheel first when practicing off the curb and then " applying that technique to the jumps". Unless you can manual down the face of the landing you will be looping out.

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Hey thanks for your comment, you must have mis-interpreted what I said, there is absolutely NO WAY I would recommend landing rear wheel first on the downside, I mentioned this in reference to landing on flat/level ground when practicing your Bunnyhop technique of a curb, that is correct and the comment about applying it to the jumps was all regarding the 4 movements to the lift, you will notice every jump I do I land nose down perfectly inline with the backside angle.. Cheers.

[@jasonbourne2852]

Is this spot near Brisbane

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Reserve Road Oxenford, Northern end of the Gold Coast..

[@jasonbourne2852]

@@FlowmentumMTB thankyou

[@andyyt7202]

Great video. Do you teach basics?

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Hey there. I don’t really teach/coach anymore. Just trying to relay a lot of what I can onto here.

[@anggrimunki]

@@FlowmentumMTB can you recommend anyone up around maroochydore who does?

[@FlowmentumMTB]

@@anggrimunki I dont sorry.. One of the best MTB Coaches un the country is located North West of Brisbane.. Dylan Cooper at Ride Technics has won multiple MTB Nationals in many disciplines and he is very open n easy going.. Would be worth contacting him.

[@anggrimunki]

@@FlowmentumMTB legend, thanks. I'll get in touch with him.

[@arny1896]

Today me and my mates build a huge slopestyle jumpline. I am riding with people that even rode audi nines and stuff like that, so we all are really andvanced, let's say pro riders. The whole line was build with machines and we headed out for our first ride, it was a ton of fun. It was just the last jump, where I had a lack of confidence. Then we turned on nice music, headed out for some steezy partylaps on another line and came back to the big one. Again, loud speaker with nice rap and I just thought, damn, fuck it, I had that adrenalin rush. So my mates said, bro you are such a good rider, you got it. I stezzed down to that scary huge gap and did a backflip on my first go, my mates couldn't believe theire eyes. They didn't know I was able to do a flip over such a huge jump. I got up the starting point and they were like : ,,Siiiiiick bro, respect, you are now the best rider of us". I was super stoked about that and then we just did party laps down that trail. So my advice : Get a loud speaker with nice motivational music, ride till you get that adrenalin feel and then send it ! Don't forget to cover your body with pads! Just have a good time and take it easy on big lines or your first jumps or gaps. Cheers mate!🤙🤙

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Music is great for relaxing and calming the mind allowing for full focus to execute all plans.

[@arny1896]

@@FlowmentumMTB exactly, great way to overcome fear

[@thelegendnoah9089]

Where’s that?

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Coomera/Oxenford 217-221 Reserve Road Upper Coomera QLD 4209 Australia

[@zaynecornthwaite9765]

Where are those jumps?

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Coomera Gold Coast

[@yotube1ful]

Brah?! Those ain’t the curbs I got in my hood. 😏😢

[@FlowmentumMTB]

😬

[@nuthinbuttrubl89]

"small to medium size" as he sits next to a 30 foot gap 😆

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Haha must be camera angles, biggest gap is only a good 12feet….

[@nuthinbuttrubl89]

@@FlowmentumMTB i was being sightly facetious, but compared to the jumps I've been hitting, those are intense looking

[@FlowmentumMTB]

@@nuthinbuttrubl89 hah, are you Gold Coast region or abroad?

[@nuthinbuttrubl89]

@@FlowmentumMTB I'm in the states 🙂

[@FlowmentumMTB]

@@nuthinbuttrubl89 yeah a little too far to just catch up for a ride at these trails then 🤔👌

[@paradox963]

I stop paying too much attention as soon as they tell me I have to be on flats to learn how to jump, it's complete nonsense, the technique for jumping or for bunny hops is the same on flats or clips, with the exception of some compensation techniques needed to keep your feet on flat pedals. Ride whatever you want, I'm not hating on flats, just don't tell me I have to use them to learn proper technique.

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Your thoughts and comments reflect you and your skills, every rider is different but it sounds like you already know how to jump therefore I do agree. However this video is based on my thoughts and opinions abs is based on new riders that are trying to learn the basics. In my 15+ years of skills coaching I’ve seen many rider improve their jumping skills when taking them off clips and into flats and I can’t say I’ve ever seen one single improvement by taking them off flats and onto clips. But again this is just my interpretation abs based and beginners. Cheers.

[@mountainbikingaustralia9178]

Where’s this park looks fun

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Coomera 👊

[@harryhogan7787]

Where are those jumps?

[@FlowmentumMTB]

Oxenford