I MUST get my jumping back, and there's only one way to do it...

[@theandymancan]

Dude, you hit some of whistlers biggest offerings. You got this.

[@The_Sampler]

👊

[@theandymancan]

@@The_Sampler been there so many times after injury...you have the right idea, be around better riders that lift you up. It's all mental as you clearly are capable physically of doing it all. Keep the positive flows going and you'll get where you want to be.

[@odin_rc4889]

Dude, I watch a lot of mtb videos and subscribed to a lot of them, but I always come back here. Your love for MTB comes through so much in the videos, and I am here for it!

[@igotmystimmy9241]

Im stoked just watching this video.

[@rando4468]

That was quite the " THUD" yikes my back felt that! around the 13:20 mark.

[@PorterMTB]

Nice work getting back into it, just takes a ton of reps, good to see you staying smart and patient too haha. Slow steady progression is where it's at!

[@MrMuggsly]

I love the parking lot jump line at kanuga too. The step up there is my nemesis, I always feel like I am going to fast but then I case 😂

[@XCBen]

Jumping have has improved since the last time I watched a full video of yours. Great job on that step up. It's tricky.

[@richr7604]

Man you got some great jump skills! Your buddy Nate is a machine! I see why you ride with him, has a good smooth technique to learn from.

[@mattpoe9391]

Good stuff Alex! I know that you've hit bigger stuff, but your point is well taken. We don't pick up where left off with jumps. You have to work back up to them. I need a day like this myself. Just go to the jump line and ride laps.

[@frankfattore8400]

Pulling a page from the book of BK! Good idea taking your time, and progressing at your own pace. Good to see you on YT, again!

[@onlysendsmtb]

Would love to see some content from Jarrod's Place and RideBHM. Both are relatively close to where you're at. Also Ride Rock Creek. There's a lot more sick riding to be had in the south east these days.

[@christophermeier8329]

We are on the same journey. Last year was my 1st year after a huge injury the uear before. All last year i avoided the jump that i seperated my AC on. This year i hit it already. Got a little squirley on the landing, but i did stick it and not crash!

[@1975normal]

Really luv this getting back to jumping video. I just broke my nose while crashing off the smallest jump. Can’t wait to get back on the MTB and jump again

[@newenglandagingrider1738]

Alex, nice way to get the season started. Lots of good advice for getting back into the grove. Winter is tough on the skills.

[@codyhughes2222]

Hey Alex, the Riveter just opened up green through black line and they are pretty big. So if you are thinking about hitting some jumps you should come try out the Riveter!

[@beerenmusli8220]

Awesome Video Alex, keep bringing em!!

[@blake_n_mtb]

Good stuff dude! You’ll be fully back in no time! 🤙

[@creekboi7]

I want that shirt. Also, sweet vid, I'm learning kicky dj jumps and the mental hurdle is real.

[@Friskee62]

Nice shreddin', young man. Always a pleasure watching you progress...maybe a collab with BKXC, Seth & Phil?

[@UFOzNoJoke]

Bike looked so cush on the second jump. Nice 🤙

[@codyrichard6721]

yesterday i went biking for the first time this and hit my biggest gap so far by almost 2x. love the vid

[@thecharlie_showmtb1717]

get it, letsss gooooo!!!

[@nicholasvazqueztell719]

I get the season starter and back to pre injury confidence, but I’m seeing jumps with knuckles, rocks, narrow landings, road gap, lol. Plenty of variety and temptation (sketch) for someone trying to shake the “this feels sketchies,” or trying to learn wheels off the ground. If you can, find a park that has levels of safety. For me it was Thunder Mountain and “The Gronk.” But there are plenty other parks. Very gradual height and steepness increases, flat tops, gradual landings and Wide! The point is its not all mixed up (at least in 2019) on one trail. I know long comment. Lol

[@Jetskir118]

Thumbs up! keep them coming Bro.

[@DontWorryImAPilot]

You mention how fast Nate is. He was absolutely pulling away pretty regularly. That gives me pause to think... It looks like he's really pumping things efficiently/effectively. That pumping action is also useful when jumping if you're trying to boost (you basically end up pumping up the lip). I wonder if going back to basics a bit and improving your pumping would gain you even more ground in this jumping realm? Hit some pump tracks and REALLY work hard on getting that motion and that timing locked in. I bet your jumping - which is already improving again - will get even better!

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome good luck 🤘🤘

[@ericjones7983]

Jake is sick! 🔥

[@DingleBerryMTB]

"I never ride without a helmet" lol Technically you have it i guess. haha

[@bikevoltrides7209]

I had this moment I just rode and sessioned alone till I got the timing again. When I’m with someone I just can’t get the confidence.

[@stevemendelson4711]

This was sick !!!

[@64chrisg]

where can I get that jersey??? :)

[@MrTonka]

You rode Snowshoe last season. Just keeping you honest. haha

[@Woollenmeteor6]

Great video!

[@coreymtb]

Can I ask, what is your mic setup? You sound really good. I think that is more than the standard go pro mic.

[@carlfisherjr.8203]

Hey Alex, I am a new subscriber! love your vids, colaborations, adventures and your awesome positive vibe! I literally could almost throw a rock to Kanuga from my place but never ridden there. I am a roadie as well and recently crashed goind down Ridgeline at a high rate of speed unfortunately landing on a stump breaking 5 ribs (broken total of 19 now!) and pneumothorax. I want to learn to jump (safely lol). My question' s are what is the correct sensation of moving the body around whilst in the air? Do you want to stand up and push off the lip or just let momentum carry you into the wild blue? Thanks bro & carry on!

[@mattgies]

The best advice for me was from The Loam Ranger, who said "stand up to the jump". As in, keep your torso vertical as you approach the lip. In the air, try to do a little bar turn to stay in control of the bike.

[@mbdelker]

I like the shirt, that’s what I have on my license plate!!

[@coreymtb]

You'll get the mojo back. I know what it is like tho coming back from getting mangled on jumps.

[@allanridesbikes5856]

Do you ever still look for Kevin laying in the jump on Hemlock?

[@erickoontz7615]

lol

[@alpenrosecabins]

Come to kicking horse Golden BC for great mountain bike ride see you soon

[@Fgrufly2]

Bro yesterday I was at a bike park and did some black tech I was so happy I didn’t think I could do it but it was fun

[@ddsgardening7437]

When are you going to hock up with Bobo for a ride?

[@OmnieStar]

You been to Duthie Hill or Tiger mountain in Washington? If so could you link me your videos? I can't find them if you have them. Thanks n_n

[@derger9965]

Grapes

[@paultomlinson528]

You and seth should meet up with brian and help him progress that would be an epic video

[@ddsgardening7437]

What speeds are you getting up to?

[@Cocranks]

Should hit up Jarrod’s Place

[@stanley909]

I'm curious about these big jumps, do you pull on the bars? do a bunny hop motion? or stand up to the jump, have enough speed and do a pop?

[@growlith6969]

There are two types of riders: Those who can correct attitude in the air, and those who eventually wreck because they didn't. So the only secret to jumping is to not get any big air unless you are comfortable with moving around in the air. Otherwise you will come down wrong, crash, and get hurt very very badly.

[@onlysendsmtb]

On jumps that are at the upper edge of my confidence and abilities I do very little other than controlling the bike until I have lots of confidence on the jump. Then I start boosting and throwing in some style. I watch guys all the time that don't pull, hop or stand up clear big jumps. With enough speed and control you don't need much else. Style comes with lots of experience.

[@gavinm3494]

depends on the jumps. like the ones down by the parking lot require more technique, like more standing up to the jump because theyre steeper. But on tortuga, its mainly just not letting the g forces of going in to the lip throw you off and having enough speed because the lips are more mellow. still scary the first 10 times and by no means easy, but they require less technique than the ones down by the parking lot.

[@onlysendsmtb]

@@gavinm3494 Very true. My advice is geared towards the more mellow big jumps. Steep jumps ARE a different breed. I don't have much experience with steep lips

[@tagzedawg]

​@@growlith6969 any suggestions for how to learn how to move around in the air? Videos?

[@jeremytarwater5595]

Rewatch jake’s lines. He skipped the first two berms, giving hime plenty of speed for the jumps. Give that a shot

[@borisrijnders9893]

😢

[@jloucks7]

After almost 30 years of ride When you're experienced like that you don't need a helmet

[@mitchellmtb7202]

You really should wear a helmet.

[@carl_thunder]

Great video!