Learn To Jump A Mountain Bike in 5 MINUTES // From A Certified MTB Coach

[@TheLoamRanger]

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[@demlego1658]

lol i did ( no joke )

[@natskis]

What I also learned is that I need to move to whistler.

[@andrejjovasevic8128]

Hahahahaha

[@Ellogovna3]

Indeed my friend

[@theod6541]

Ya

[@topspot4834]

Trestle is super fun too

[@ethan_mcd16_6]

I wish that were possible for me

[@RobertMarsh1988]

32 years of age never mountain biked in my life. after watching this video for 2 days straight I'm now clearing a ten footer in my local bike park. No jumps to 10 ft in 3 days. Thank you so much guys!!!

[@okidoke4822]

I'm 54. Until yesterday I had never ridden a bike, ever, and now I'm clearing ravines and won a MTB race. Tomorrow I'm going to learn how to wingsuit through a one metre hole.

[@Bhav_2406]

@@okidoke4822 Im 99, and I had never ridden a bike, not even learned how to. And now, I participated in red bull rampage, red bull hardline, audi nines and freeride feista. I have also discovered a new element while mountain biking.

[@okidoke4822]

@@Bhav_2406 I died the other day passing through the eye of a needle but resuscitated myself and then went on to win the Mr Universe competition after i parachuted down from the moon.

[@joeshmoe7967]

@@okidoke4822 One meter is a bit tight for your first attempts. The key is to relax and let it flow. I think you should launch off the MTB, and have someone follow you. The footage will be epic. - Cheers and good luck....never mind you don't need luck, you've got it.

[@VideoTronism]

I'm 2 years old and I had only ever ridden a hot wheels. Now, after watching this video I'm shredding black diamond epic jump trails and earned the attention of Pampers Inc. who decided to sponser all of my future mountain bike riding. Thanks Loam Ranger!

[@bkxc]

Nice! The big dirt jump at the end was legit!!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thank you! Tbh they feel big but are great for practicing. - Beth

[@TAZMON20]

FABULOUS WORK! No doubt you find it easier on the nimbler Ibis as apposed to the Pole?

[@centraljerseymtb1563]

One more thing I do along with the tips on this video is, move my feet back and forth depending on how I want my bike to land, while on the jump I sometimes position my feet forward to dive position my bike, or heels down for landing on the back tire. Or the neutral parallel to land flat. Thanks, nice video!

[@singletrackmatt3791]

Beth, that was awesome! If you’re both making videos now we get twice as much content, right?… right!?

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! Twice as much content?! 😅😂 - Beth

[@speedsquishstupid]

1) Don't pull on the handlebars. This will usually cause the bike to tilt to one side or the other in the air. 2) Don't try to put your bike back on the ground as fast as possible. This will lead to extended arms and "dead sailor" syndrome. Let the bike come into you naturally. 3) Go slower. This will force you to push into the face of the jump harder to clear the jump. Speed will mask bad technique. GG Beth. Awesome for you.

[@dereksmith3632]

If I press evenly, does the front and back need to travel the same distance and does the rebound need to act the same on the front and rear. I've always jumped motorcycles and bmx but I'm wanting to jump full suspension but it's feels so different. I'd appreciate any advice and that was a great comment you made. 👍

[@neko3154]

1) check suspension before you hit the trail, last thing you want to do is rear shock or fork compressing 2x times more than other. 2) prioritise the landing after the suspension compressed, I don't knwo how but found people that didn't care about the landing much and it ended mostly with injuries

[@dereksmith3632]

@@neko3154 thank you so much

[@TheLoamRanger]

I did find that practice on jumps at lower speeds definitely showed my weaknesses. I have to keep working on the “pre-loading”. It’s easy to fly over small to medium jumps at trail speed without actually jumping! Thanks! 🍻 - Beth

[@syntrax-og]

OOOH!!! #1 is my problem, in the air, my bike always goes "/" instead of "|". Didn't know I was doing that.

[@peterronzoni9264]

So I watched this video two days ago and realized I have been jumping with only pulling my arms up, not focusing on compression and full body movements. Today I rode a trail I have ridden 100 times before, and I always skip the gap jump (we only have one). However, today I committed way before it even came into view, compressed with me full body, and I swear I floated over this thing like I was a pro rider. It was awesome. Perfect landing. Awesome video!! I subbed

[@monicaausnit]

Great tips! One question- if you’re on a hard tail bike, what changes? Can you compress a hard tail the same way? We’re making videos for beginners on hard tails.

[@asafcohen3272]

That's probably the single most helpful jumping tutorial I've seen so far. Great job! The part about compressing with my feet really upgraded my jumps: less effort, more control, much air time, so fun. Thank you.

[@TheLoamRanger]

More air time = more fun! 🤟 Glad you like the video. Thanks! - Beth

[@Malfalian]

I was at Whistler 3 weeks ago and had the pleasure to be in a bike park for the time. As of that, i took an "intro to bikepark" lesson, which is a group ride. As the skills of the 3 person group where greatly divided, I got a 1 on 1 lesson with Ben. Back in Switzerland, singletrails are our bike pathways and Ben did a faboulous job of getting the bike park and downhill feeling into me. We did not really jump, but dropping was one of our focuses. Dropping a 1m drop at the end of the day was a huge accomplishment for me and an awesome feeling. I can't tell enough good things with getting a lesson for training new skills (specially with the great guides in whistler).

[@TheLoamRanger]

Ben is a great teacher! Awesome to hear you were getting that drop 🙌 - Beth

[@dars0n1]

Awesome video guys, one of the best out there for breaking it down into its simplest form. Only questions i have are: 1. Timing - are there specific points on the jumps you should be aiming to perform each step? 2. Sizing/steepness - I've found that the way you hit jumps varies greatly depending on the size and steepness of the jump. Any tips for this?

[@hfvvffvhh9719]

Learned from experience. Things on video are 100% easier than it seems. Hit a jump out of my skill level and crashed hard. I was recording it, and when I reviewed the footage I realised how small it looked.

[@mtbjon3587]

How I fine tune my jumps is by sessioning jumps and recording it from the side. And really focusing on my form while I do it. This is great cause now you recorded yourself while focusing on your form so you will be able to see how your body reacted to your command. You will notice that your body does not do the movement as "big" as you thought it did and stuff like that!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Yes it was really helpful going through all the footage! Good advice 🙌 - Beth

[@mtbmikolaj2459]

A massive tip that helped me start to do proper jumps on jumps and getting air was practising jumping over sticks and logs which i then used to jump over table tops, imagining like it was a massive stick or log. This made me jump higher get more air and add a little more style into my jumps by being able to move my bike. Hope this helps anyone please comment below if u use this technique ; )

[@TheLoamRanger]

Practicing the bunny hop is very helpful for me! Good tip 🙌 - Beth

[@ThePupyl]

Seems worth a shot😁

[@paulbigbee]

Slow speed, point by point, really made this accessible as well as easy to remember. More please!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! More to come! 🍻 - Beth

[@chriskelley2075]

One of the best jumping tutorials I've seen. Great job! Thanks.

[@BastianMatias97]

This is by far one of the best tutorials i’ve ever seen so far, thanks dude!

[@okidoke4822]

You haven't seen enough tutorials then. Check out Kyle Warner's channel or even GMBN

[@scblurlt1962]

That was great , rode the chair with Ben yesterday he was a great guy

[@TheLoamRanger]

He is a great guy and a great teacher! 🍻 - Beth

[@LiftedAdventures]

Awesome to have the lady make this. I am learning to jump so this helped a lot even though I don't have any jumps even close to mint like these. Great video

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped. - Beth

[@LiftedAdventures]

@@TheLoamRanger just getting my wife into riding so your definitely helping out there also. Thanks Beth, now I have to spend more money.

[@TheLoamRanger]

😂 always happy to help! - Beth

[@LiftedAdventures]

@@TheLoamRanger yea I'm actually very excited. Just got her new bike 2 weeks ago and she has been so pumped. I'm surprised she hasnt kicked me out of bed and put the bike in my place

[@budman8926]

@@LiftedAdventures Betters videos out there dude. She barely covers anything. Never take advice from someone just starting out. That guy was pretty good but best advice is go out and do it yourself. Watching a video doesn't improve you're game! Especially not from a novice

[@adrielt]

Good Job! I had Ben as my instructor when I went to whistler not too long ago. Very good instructor!

[@TheLoamRanger]

He is a great instructor! 🍻- Beth

[@haydenwright6707]

Top 3 tips I have: 1) when I started learning how to jump, I was only pulling up. when someone says “all you have to do is pull up more!” that’s some wonky advice. the progression of the 5 steps you listed is key! 2) don’t get cold feet in the air. this leads to missing your pedals on the way to the ground and crashing or getting an ass-full of saddle. stay with the bike in the air when you’re first learning. 3) just relax. what’s the worst that could happen? you’re not gonna go OTB unless you do something super crazy. often times, the mistakes come when you’re tensed up, so as a comment above said, just flow with the bike. this is all stuff I’ve garnered from experience. just figured I’d throw in my 10 cents to hopefully help someone else out

[@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar]

Gotta love these tutorials, basically universally. The first one they blow it, the second one they do better, then the third one they nail it. All such fast learners!

[@MBOA]

Pretty clear instructions. I can start to see the body position and movement for jumping a bit better after this one. Great job!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! I’m glad to hear it’s helpful 🍻 - Beth

[@mattmacarewich854]

Just got my first full-suspension bike at 57, but I raced BMX and motorcycles for years when I was young. Been riding and jumping my hardtail ( mtb's) for the past 15 years and can launch off things I shouldn't be launching off but it's still in my DNA. The first jump I hit with my new SC Hightower just kinda disappeared. The suspension just sucked it up and I was probably bunny hopping at the same time. The jumps that just naturally load the bike suspension up like a 'down into a ravine and up with a launch at the top' work perfect, but the quick pop from a level trail just sends me into unifamiliar territory. Land all wrong and out of balance. This video was great to point out the need for a balanced pre-load and the timing. Thank you. I'll be out working on it this afternoon:)

[@taraw.2274]

Thanks! I found this video super helpful! Just learning to do jumps, myself!

[@cathrinesandberg4731]

Awesome video - really clear and concise don’t have any problem getting my bike to pop just not sure if what to do with that energy & this will really help to make the jumping thing something I do deliberately not just by accident!! Those last jumps where awesome you’re killing it!!!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thank you! Good to hear it was helpful. 🍻 - Beth

[@bookert1318]

Thanks for making this video short and to the point. The review points at the end were great! I would love to see more videos with you either teaching or getting lessons from a coach regarding navigating your way through technical trail sections (for beginner/intermediate riders). Thanks!

[@wadeariss448]

Booker T best piece of advice I ever got is keep speed in check pedals level and make sure you adjust how far ahead you look on trail for speed you carrying looking at front tire will cause major unbalance and to far ahead also will cause issues as your body will react to soon also trust your bike lean back a little and let off the brake for the really rough stuff

[@TheLoamRanger]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! I’d love to make instructional videos with advice from the experts (not me😅). hopefully more to come soon! - Beth

[@connortidman6925]

Tips For Jumping 1. SEND IT 2. Giver 90

[@antoniobalbiani6604]

Step 3: figure out how to pay for your medical bills

[@budman8926]

@@antoniobalbiani6604 Nope the dudes got the right attitude. After 32 years of riding dh and Motorcross I have never broken a bone. Jumped 75 foot + on a dirt bike and 30-35 foot on the dh bike. Just grow a pair!

[@WiscoMTB37]

@@budman8926 as a fellow moto rider turn mtb rider, I agree 100% 😂

[@verogroenewoud9681]

Kaiser Wilheim II or don’t life in America and in a country with normal health care

[@catshit2028]

I did this today and over shot by a meter on a small jump and literally died but I’m fine but my front tire isn’t

[@sleezy1068]

One of the better explained jump videos I seen. Easy to remember steps that makes sense especially if you can’t manual yet

[@TheLoamRanger]

Ben did a great job explaining the steps! Glad you enjoyed it 🍻 - Beth

[@Dantana1]

If on a full suspension bike, make sure your rebound isn't set too fast. It will most likely buck you and make the launch harder to control. Personally, I find that whipping or kicking out the back of the bike helps me to control myself better in the air. Great video guys!

[@amsmith74]

Just had a lesson with Ben! He's awesome. Great video! He helped me improve on A-line!

[@vincef7487]

I think the best tip I've heard on learning how to jump was to watch this video. ...now I'm gonna go get me some air 👍🏽

[@jf8534]

Great video even better jumping progression! You made it look so easy.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thank you! At least it looked easy 😅🤣 - Beth

[@jimhellyeah8021]

Awesome video, my friends are getting into riding again and jumping is what they are on now and this will help massively thank you 🤘

[@GoodTrails]

Good tips! I haven't had to think about the basics of jumping for probably 14 years but Ben gave a really solid breakdown. Also, Beth's last jump before the POV footage on Crank it Up couldn't have been more perfect. Great stuff!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! Ben is a great teacher, he really did a good job breaking it down! 🍻 - Beth

[@simpin423]

Jumping is my number 1 weakness I can do black and some double black tech trails but jumping is the one thing that scares me. This video really helped me with my jumping confidence. And is helping me improve thank you

[@VantagePoint2]

For avgeeks Before you jump calculate your V1 and VR Helped me

[@goneflying140]

I will try it, but I am afraid I will end up at Vso... And down I go...

[@blueberrimuffinz1682]

Ahhaahah

[@Hectic_cxnt]

What if I hit windshear at VR? Just pedal as fast as I can?

[@mattvgyo]

Positive rate... gear up.

[@VantagePoint2]

mattvgyo positive rate maxxis DHF’s up

[@LECMTB]

Great video from Beth, great to see more female mountain bikers particularly on KZbin, I haven't found very many mountain bike channels which was the inspiration for my channel :). Thanks Loam for the video :)

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the vid! 🍻 - Beth

[@LECMTB]

@@TheLoamRanger no problem 👍

[@beardedmtbr]

There are a couple good channels made my female riders that I have really enjoyed lately. It's cool to see things from a woman's perspective especially because most of the sport is male dominated. Check em out! My favorite is @Sprocket Girl and here is her channel: kzbin.info/door/eW6IXWSanm0Z52onLQykzg Dusty betty is also good. @Dusty Betty Many more subs but both are great channels. kzbin.info/door/ZmqfLzzsL8ST6rZdQTpMvg

[@eliasgarmo4509]

He Said push down before the jump to press down the rear and frontsuspension blah blah blah. Should i do the same on a hardtail

[@allenkvextreme]

*best jumping tutorial video on youtube*

[@TheLoamRanger]

Wow! Thanks 🤟 - Beth

[@worldstallestmidget]

That was awesome Beth did that! And when,the few weeks later part of her clearing those tables was hella great! My best advice for jumping is to fast and pull up! What's the worst that could happen? Lol

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thank you! I don’t know about that advice 😂 - Beth

[@SprocketGirl]

Great video Beth!! Both the jumping progression and the editing 😊. It's great to see more women MTBers on KZbin! Keep it up!!

[@slofax1251]

Sprocket Girl I agree! Nice job Beth!

[@susprout]

Great work explaining this man, and very philosophical approach, thanks a lot, will practiice this on speed bumps tomorrow!

[@kingdaniel69]

I reckon this is the best, most concise introduction to jumping I have seen. Thanks heaps.

[@sosoblaq]

That video was a pleasure to watch clear concise instructions delivered in an unpatronising way that instructure well worth the dosh(money) 👍

[@TheLoamRanger]

Glad you enjoyed it 🍻 - Beth

[@allydidier791]

Awesome video Beth!! Representing the girls! 💕💕

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks ☺️ - Beth

[@allydidier791]

The Loam Ranger Yeah girl!! ☺️🤙

[@KDog2264]

Thanks Beth good video and I am just learning how to jump and your video couldn’t have come out at a better time, i am doing a bunch of practice tonight on some jumps with some friends they were going to help me learn to jump. Thanks again.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Glad to hear it’s helpful! Ben is a great teacher. Good luck tonight! - Beth

[@shanemichael388]

One of the best beginner jump video's I've seen, actually is quite a lot to remember especially if you havent been riding a long time,hard to know what you are doing wrong if you dont have someone to tell you/or see,you just know you'er doing it wrong. looks super easy when you know how. Great vid congrates to you both,have subscribed

[@TheLoamRanger]

Awesome to hear Shane! You're totally right about jump progression -- it almost just *clicks* one day.

[@pedroforonda]

Shane Michael one doesn’t own the skills, one only borrows them. If you haven’t ridden for a while don’t think that you gonna continue where you left off.

[@gatoryak7332]

Tip: Change your perspective. Don't think about what you are doing wrong. Think about what you are doing correctly. Each bit of correctness is a victory. Add more correctness until you get 100% correct. You may wonder, "What's the difference?" But if you follow my advice, you will discover that the difference is BIG.

[@NorCalMtnBiker86]

Hey, I just want to say thanks for this upload! The video show me great advice how to jump and I was able to gain some nice air today on my local trails :D I'm not new to mountain biking just haven't biked in over 2 years and feel a bit rusty on the trails. Beth did a great job at making this video. You two are a great team, cute couple, and you guys have me as a new subscriber :)

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Ok, I needed this. Really useful stuff.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Glad it’s helpful! - Beth

[@iorathbennett6625]

What about jumping a hardtail? Not everyone has the luxury of just squashing their suspension to the floor 😂

[@AGZenith]

More technique and skill on hardtail, I use hardtail because I want to go faster =) Leg power is one thing, regular bunnyhop and using the bike nose is how I do it. but this tutorial is pretty close. How To Jump On A Mountain Bike | MTB Skills kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJeQamR-erCXh6s Just search "how to jump on A mountain bike" and try find what you like =)

[@chrisw5742]

I have a 26" BMX and it kills MTB.

[@iorathbennett6625]

@@AGZenith I haven't done much practice, but I can't bunny hop well; my bike is really really long and slack so I struggle with getting the front wheel up manual style. I can jump, it's just a confidence thing to start doing bigger ones

[@iorathbennett6625]

@@lylaaxiom8750 I think full sus bikes to hardtail are like clipless pedals to flats; they take some of the skill out of riding and make it easier

[@robertmisiuk7137]

@@chrisw5742 No suspension means you know where to put your tires.

[@Craig-mk6wn]

Beth is looking great! She has obviously worked hard to get in shape. Congratulations Beth!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks 💪 💪 💪- Beth

[@Fuzzman109]

Yesss. Always struggled with jumps. Cool vid!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Me too! Ben’s tips really helped! - Beth

[@Fuzzman109]

@@TheLoamRanger Would the compress still work with a hard tail? (yes im still rocking one lol) or should the front forks be the focus? Just keen to hit a trail to practice! haha

[@Fuzzman109]

@Sam Rekulak Thanks Sam!

[@andrewh3118]

Nicely done ✅. Beth is a shooting star 🌠 for sure ! I noticed Beth’s steerer tube is about an inch too long. That could sure crack a sternum or something if a wreck occurred. Not trying to be negative but I don’t want you to get hurt or extra hurt from that protruding steerer🍻

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks for heads up! I cut the steerer tube just last week, finally. You’re right definitely a hazard 😅 - Beth

[@philwatkins3810]

Should have watched this before I nearly killed myself..

[@TheLoamRanger]

Hope it helps now 😬

[@thormodur1]

I've found the best way to practice jumping is when I'm commuting and see a lip on the sidewalk or just a speed bump. Speed bumps are perfect as they are just like small tabletops.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Perfect for practicing that bunny hop! - Beth

[@1pho3nixmatt]

Excellent vid Beth! Don't forget step 6. PRACTICE!!

[@TheLoamRanger]

So right! Thanks! 🤟 - Beth

[@tim3kgt]

NICE video beth . Your skill and fitness are showing!! great work ! you look amazing! What a family!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thank you for the kind words ☺️ - Beth

[@ralvis22]

Nice job on the video, Beth. And nice job learning new things in front of a camera. The clip of you a few weeks later is actually really impressive. Keep it up.

[@androos4135]

Awesome! It is great that Beth is progressing like that! I hope to see more vids or her own channel

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! Definitely more vids to come. I don’t think I can swing my own channel yet 😅🍻 - Beth

[@crossroads2027]

this is an excellent quick easy tutorial

[@MidflowAnix]

MASSIVE help I was pushing down with my arms not legs I love you lot ❤❤❤

[@BigVanLittleAdventures]

You made progress really quick! I suck at jumps.... But I'll admit I never work on them either.

[@TheLoamRanger]

I’d definitely rather ride trails than practice any skills 😂 - Beth

[@FlyEaglesFly333]

Watching all this useful content and impatiently waiting for my tendon to heal so I can learn to jump this summer.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Glad we can help keep you entertained while you’re on the mend! Hope you heal up quick! - Beth

[@ultimatechickenhorsesweat2614]

I just hit big jumps at my bike park this morning for the first time and this gets uploaded. Haha

[@TheLoamRanger]

That’s awesome! I love practicing at the jump park 🤟

[@FatGuyBiking]

Great Job Beth and keep it up I too have issues with this, Mainly just because i get into my head too much and not a kid anymore but its something to work on for me as well. Glad you are joining Ryan with this passion for MTBing along with your kiddos you guys are going to be a family of shredders!!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! So much of biking is a head game. Some days worse than others 😅 I’d love to be as fearless as the kids. Im sure mine are going to surpass me in no time! 🍻 - Beth

[@topspot4834]

Went to Mountain Creek, Killington and Trestle and just couldn't figure it out. Watched this video and the rear vs front compression differences really helped cause I kept bucking and it was in my head. Kept practicing and just this past weekend I cleared everything on Rainmaker (which btw is running super smooth rn). Thx!

[@gregblackmon2]

Killer video! Great job. Will take these lessons out on my next ride.

[@topcat304]

Stomp! is the word I learned for the compression phase down through the middle of the bike.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Makes sense!

[@davidmwade1]

Wow. Congratulations on your progression!

[@jennkuenzler2420]

It was very helpful to point out that you are pressing the bike down evenly with your legs… not your arms, and not leaning down to meet the bike, but all the power is through the legs.

[@Sco0bs]

Can the compression thing on the way into the jump be the same with hardtails?

[@carter4440]

Yeah, I was wondering the same. I guess you just compress the pedals downwards? Idk

[@videogaminbiker889]

Yes it's just bunny hopping

[@Sco0bs]

@Kegan Gowen but most people dont have money or time to go buy clips.

[@mikemusgrove1888]

@@Sco0bs skip the clips, for learning to jump properly flat pedals are the best. Just ask a BMXer.

[@grvlmaml9043]

Great vid! Now if I could just get some Whistler weather and jump parks where I'm at, that'd be great. It's way too hot!

[@TheLoamRanger]

If only every day could be a beautiful bike park day! 🤟 - Beth

[@rmohr6764]

Im "Beginner Jumper" but Speed, fast is what i want & the "lip" of the Jump, right at the tipy-top . .. ..sometimes it ain't my kinda Jump so i make my own or find one that suits me☺and Jump it. So far this is my Progress but I'll have to ride my way up too you. You're "Killing it" . ....

[@TheLoamRanger]

That’s a great way to progress. Nice work! 🤟 - Beth

[@7B-808]

The compress / pop off the jump tip hit home today when I watched it. Went up to Schweitzer for a run and nailed it. So good! That was a game changer 🤙💯

[@TheLoamRanger]

That’s so awesome to hear! Going through the footage and watching myself fail to compress really helped me too. Congrats 🏆 - Beth

[@Um_im_ryan]

I’m not a master of jumping but I’d just say let it happen, don’t tense up, be relaxed as you go over it, because my first jump I just relaxed and went through the motions, and landed on two wheels, and didn’t fall

[@TheLoamRanger]

That’s awesome! I wouldn’t describe my first time going over a jump as relaxed 😅 but I’m sure it would help! - Beth

[@LeeRoy3535]

Great video! I need to try weighting evenly into the takeoff instead of front wheel first.

[@YourHomeTorontoRealEstate]

This is really my favourite Channel! Thanks for your nice Videos, it is very enlightening, I am going to share with my friends. Glen Long Park

[@johnk7390]

Wow, really impressed with progression.

[@getwetter22]

The one thing I rarely if ever hear the experts refer to is holding the compression till you reach the lip. If the compression is released slightly early all kinds of things can go wrong. A good tutorial on holding the compression would probably help a lot of people. Oh ya Emountainbikes are not a crime! 😃 My YT Decoy is just a badass bike and at 62 yrs old it keeps me on the trail ten times longer. The true crime is other folks worrying about it.

[@mosaicmountain4530]

This was a great video! I live in Williams Lake BC and there’s a lot of steep and often dry trails here. Can you do a how to ride said terrain particularly when coming into hair pin turns. Thanks!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! That’s a great idea and definitely something I need to work on! - Beth

[@MrScrofulous]

Currently nursing a mashed ankle cos I tackled a biggish jump badly on the weekend. Should have watched this first.

[@hwordog]

Best advice I can give - ignore anyone who tells you 'just go fast and pull up hard' !!!! unless you want to die real quick (includes some you tube tutorials from pros - some pros are so naturally awesome they find it hard to relate to the basics that mere mortals need to start with) yeah, once you've got it dialled and can properly send you will want more speed on bigger jumps and there are certainly situations where you'll want to pull, but try the go fast and pull hard method when learning and you'll be dead sailoring in no time, it'll be game over for those lovely 'single piece collar bones' you were born with!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Just going fast will get you over some smaller jumps but I don’t think you can really progress that way... I’m no expert though 🤷‍♀️ - Beth

[@hwordog]

@@TheLoamRanger I agree 100%!!!!!

[@timclark4931]

Strong work Beth! Great video.

[@LOVEisTHEultimateLAW]

6. dont go too big too fast! this usually ends in shoulder injury XD

[@TheLoamRanger]

Oh no, sounds like you’ve experienced this. 😵 Hope you are all healed up!

[@stownplayer]

and don't go too fast too soon lol. Yes, healing from a comminuted clavicle fracture is going to be a setback both physically and mentally.

[@gertyx]

The compressing thing... Does it still apply to a hardtail?

[@ryanhands5196]

100% it does

[@gertyx]

@@ryanhands5196 so it's a ready to launch thing rather than compressing the suspension?

[@ryanhands5196]

Obviously you cant compress suspension but still compressing in with your legs is key to pop off the lip and actually get air. For example if you watch a bmx video you will see they bend down before jumps even with no suspension

[@gertyx]

@@ryanhands5196 Cheers. It confused me cos there was something about the issues it would cause if you just compressed the back or front of the bike. Obviously you can only compress the front of a hardtail.

[@Puggy124]

Finally someone explained it were I actually picked up on it. Thanks for the video..

[@TheLoamRanger]

So glad it made sense! Ben is a great teacher! - Beth

[@PedalingDave]

Nice job Beth! Really good vid and I learned some things about correcting some of my jumping issues.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! Glad to hear it is helpful! 🍻 - Beth

[@scottjones9670]

Thanks for an awesome video! I'm learning too and there are a lot of how too's but nothing as clear and concise as this. Great job Beth!

[@TheLoamRanger]

🤯 thank you! - Beth

[@wallygoots]

Beginner me thanks you. Great clear content to practice.

[@darkomtc]

Learn to hop on the FLAT. I don't mean bunny hop! Even hop, both wheels at the same time. The way you do it is by compressing your suspension (both if available) and releasing it. Bike will naturally come to you, and at that point you can pull with your FEET, to extend the hop. Pulling with your feet can be done by scooping the pedals - angle them so your feet are slightly extended. You don't need to use hop on the jump, but you NEED to grab the pedals with your feet, otherwise you can detach from bike. Learning hop will teach you how to stay connected to your bike while in air.

[@truewoodwerks]

Great job on your first video..

[@stevenldustin]

Recommendation for a hardtail with front suspension. Same as with full suspension?

[@pedro00788]

Awesome video well done on the production. Spot on👌👌

[@dar.becker12]

Going from whistler to Canmore. Going to ride the Nordic center today

[@TheLoamRanger]

Nordic center is great fun! I love Oddessey to Blue Coal Chutes. Have a great day riding! - Beth

[@BikesTrailsandGreenways]

Great tips, I'll get there one day!

[@TheLoamRanger]

You will! 🤟

[@jamiehamilton3253]

Great vid! Nice explanation! I'll def be trying those techniques! Keep up the good work. And congrats Beth on your first vid!

[@TheLoamRanger]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🍻 - Beth

[@jasonmateus924]

By the way, nice production! Awesome video and superb explanations!

[@sanchezz4387]

Is this the same principle on a hardtail?