The easiest way to look good jumping a bike - not a whip

[@BentSpokesMTB]

I want to add something. For the people just learning this, it's definitely hard to learn to lean the opposite way. So the 1st thing I learned was leaning my "normal" direction is pushing my bars the opposite direction, it can be practiced on very small jumps, incrementally. It definitely adds something to the jump lines with more then a few jumps..great video and riding by the way

[@oskr__who8755]

this content is so helpful for a new/learning jumper like me!!!

[@slantedground]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@TonightWeGrill]

Bro keep up the awesome content! Your vids are 95% responsible for my jumping progress! I’m soooo close to clearing double black jump lines on my hardtail!

[@slantedground]

Awesome! It's all you though. You're putting in the hard work. The credit is yours. Thanks for watchin!

[@scottgriffiths3385]

Yes mate great advice, trying it tomorrow!!!

[@toddfathermtb6942]

Great instructional vid🤟

[@allenperry9151]

Super dope. I’m a nose bobber lol… can’t wait to apply this. Thank you

[@TitanMain12]

Omg thank you for this. Whips scare the bejeezus out of me. I can’t wait to go to the trail tomorrow and practice this!!!!!!!!

[@slantedground]

I think you'll find that when you get this mastered, you're going to naturally start dropping your shoulder off the takeoff to better "tweak it out" converting it into more of a whip. Sounds crazy, but I promise with repetition comes comfort and you'll be whipping in no time.

[@MTBKingLife]

Another great breakdown on jumping progress. Introducing the table top is a perfect progression. Time for me to introduce it to my jumping. Keep up the great content!

[@TheRideAbides]

Great trail!! Awesome tips as always. As you may recall, the table just kind of started happening for me. But now im definitely going to practice the other direction!! Thanks Josh!!

[@slantedground]

Thanks Dan. For some people, it really is a natural movement which makes it all that much more easier. And when it's natural, it's a great way to "re-find" balance when you're a bit off balance in the air.

[@tonysadler5290]

Brilliant video. Excellent explanations - peeling away the skills in a move so beginners, all of us, can see how they work and where to concentrate our efforts. One of the best channels about - Wonderful combination of imparting knowledge with capability. Brilliant delivery in a matter of fact, honest ego free style. Well done, and thank you for your efforts. Regards Tony Sadler South Wales uk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@slantedground]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind feedback.

[@tajgi6354]

finally youtube recommended me something good, instant sub

[@slantedground]

I appreciate it!

[@michaelmann3636]

That was awesome, thanks❗️What a cool jump line .

[@stevemendelson4711]

This is great help !! Thank you.

[@TrailRider604]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks dude!🤘

[@revrof]

Just found your channel today - Great content, really useful. That trail looks sick, too.

[@slowduro_pl]

Loved it. Practice time tomorrow!

[@ianbluemtb]

That's a good track to practice, from small to big for progression

[@bauke-LV426]

thnx! I'd love to learn this. I'm starting to do barturns in the air, but I'm actually hoping to do table tops. I think I need to loosen up a bit more. Still is a bit intimidating :) And keep the knee to the frame. You say there are no rules, which I completely agree on, but sticking the knees out looks sortof silly..

[@TrailSage]

Was this the day I just missed you at Mt Penn? I would have totally helped you film this. Having said that excellent video Josh. This was perfect for where I'm at with my jumping progression. Also thank you for covering the shark fin #rideandlaugh LMK the next time you are in town.

[@slantedground]

Yes. Same day. It's a balance between enjoying my ride and capturing meaningful/helpful content without impact others around me - so I go out early. As an avid listener/watcher of Ride and Laugh Podcast, I know the shark fin conundrum has been a topic on the podcast. Hopefully this helped. Thanks for watchin'!

[@raketoped663]

Thank you. Maybe add some tipps which include the curved approach. I am missing the link, which curve leads to which side of the whip.

[@drbradaud]

That intro graphic teasing the hook was slick. Awesome video dude, loving your content and learning a lot! Wish I had more opportunities to practice jumping in north Texas.

[@slantedground]

Thanks for watching. It mean's a lot!

[@50Acres]

Cool, thanks for this.

[@TheScramble8]

Smoother than silky the silkworms favourite silk pyjamas

[@slantedground]

That’s exactly what my mom told me to strive for

[@cookie13spike]

Nice one! I rarely whip as every man and his dog is doing that, I love a nice table one footer, easy to do (low consequence) looks cool and hardly see it on the trails :)

[@slantedground]

Hanging a foot off looks sweet! In my opinion, people force whips on jumps where it just doesn't fit and it become more of a rushed "kick out". No rules though. Thanks for watchin'

[@johnh4650]

Excellet Vid!! Hey where was that sick flowy jump run you did at the end? .

[@slantedground]

Thanks. The trail is called Skyline in the Mt. Penn trail system in Reading, PA. It was built by DirtSculpt LLC.

[@IvanKolev.]

Hi there, like you videos! Does it matter which leg is forward, for instance left leg in front and whip on the right, or need to be the same as you show? Thank You!

[@slantedground]

Thanks! It doesn't matter which leg is forward. I ride right leg forward and no matter which way I lean, the right leg is forward. For me, leaning it to the left feels more natural but ultimately, you want to get comfortable leaning both ways.

[@johngreason9964]

For example. I ride right foot forward, scrub left, lay the bike left, and whip left. Like in the video, knee support on the frame, that can only be achieved with the forward leg. Possibly why oppo feels weird af?. Also. If you're ready to start carving off the jump face, you'll be weighting your rear ward leg/ foot a lot to really set up. The last tip might seem weird. Practice doing skids, respectfully not on the trails, unless they're scandi difts. Take notice which way you like to skid. Then you'll know. Slanted, thanks for the video! Cheers,

[@sparksfly369]

If it feels most comfortable leaning the bike to the right (turning bar to the left) with a tabletop, which direction will likely be easiest for starting to whip? Would it be carving left to right, with the rear end whipping to the left?

[@AJ_Brimson]

im not a beginner at all but learning whips has been hard for me so im excited to see how this will go! Could you combine it with a small carve to help get the back end out a bit more and look a bit more steez?

[@slantedground]

Absolutely! If you carve into this, it'll help get it WAY more flat and whip it out a bit!

[@AJ_Brimson]

@@slantedground sick!

[@SnootchieBootchies27]

Ive had the same little tweak for over a decade now. It's like a half-table, because im not willing to commit to letting go with one hand and shifting my grip to under the bar and pushing. That's what it takes to get fully flat.

[@TMAN882]

Flats, clips, or both for this maneuver? I ride flats… Great video and explanation.

[@slantedground]

Both. Flats will make it easier to really lay it sideways because your feet can move more freely. I ride flats too! Thanks for watchin!

[@sriengchey5307]

How do you land so soft? I'm a beginner jumper and have finally learned to get some air but I'm landing with a 'thump'. You're landings looks so soft, quiet, and smooth.

[@slantedground]

Most importantly, you have to land on the backside transition. If you tag the top slightly with your rear wheel, it causes crazy chain slap. In addition, your arc has to match the jump well so you ever so slightly nose into the landing transition. I stay centralized on the bike when I land, so not only is my suspension absorbing the impact, but my legs do a lot of the work too. I sink low into the bike almost to the point where I'm sitting on the seat. For that matter, it sometimes looks like I'm landing seated. If you watch my preloading video "Learning to jump a mtb is easier....", you can see from the side views how I sink into the landing. Having a longer travel enduro bike helps too. Great question! I noted this as something to talk about in a future video. Appreciate your time!

[@GoodLifeBike]

Tried it and dang do I look steezy

[@slantedground]

Sweet! With great steez comes great responsibility.

[@onlysendsmtb]

Really good video, but I would recommend simple bar turns (both ways) before tabes or whips.

[@FilNovoMtb]

Do you push the handlebar when standing up motion? Or you pull a little bit?

[@slantedground]

I would suggest pulling to the hip slightly rather than thinking about pushing away. The reason being is this muscle movement contracts your body more so into your center of gravity.

[@ryanrichter3706]

Featuring my red truck and my buddies trucks at the end!

[@slantedground]

Oh nice! Shuttling is the way to do Skyline for sure.

[@ryanrichter3706]

@@slantedground id be happy to shuttle you up if I see you man! awesome video though im really pumped to try it out

[@Oper8or]

This is 100% the best video for me on how to do this. I cant get off the ground very well yet. So I have a question that hopefully someone, or you, can answer. Can you kind of do this on small jumps/tabletops? I dont have a very high arch yet but I was thinking about trying this on the small jumps I'm practicing on but I dont want to fubar myself and put myself in the wrong mindset in my progression. I cant even do drops very well or medium table tops yet so I dont know if its even wise to try it at this stage for me.

[@Ashleylear]

It sounds like you need to work on getting better at fundamentally jumping before you try adding any steez, you need air time and more importantly confidence before adding any extra movements on top.

[@Oper8or]

@@Ashleylear You are 100% correct.

[@lonohst]

I checked out your Trexler video where was this one recorded?

[@slantedground]

This one was recorded at Mt. Penn in Reading PA.

[@PCADVENTURES92]

Not sure if you or anyone will see this comment as the video is 2 years old, but ill post anyway. How do i conquer my fear of jumping again? I had a pretty decent dirtbike accident a few years back where i broke 4 ribs and punctured one of my lungs, and im just so scared to jump now, i have just recently gotten into mountain biking with my son and i find that even small jumps now i am scared of. i roll over them or jam my brakes on and my body control is just terrible now. Does anyone have any tips? Thanks

[@slantedground]

Ride your bike to have fun with no expectations. Spend as much time learning basic bike control. You'll feel it when you are ready to start jumping, and when you do, start very small, slow, and repeat and repeat and repeat. You'll build up confidence on the small stuff and know when it's time to move up to the bigger stuff.

[@shealamay3198]

Can you come teach me 😅😅😅

[@slantedground]

I’m knocked and nobody answered 🤷‍♂️

[@shealamay3198]

@@slantedground 😂