Skills
Drops with Downhill Takeoffs
Long Faced Jumps
Long Faced Jumps Riders often think bigger jumps are harder jumps. This isn’t always the case, particularly when jumps have long takeoffs. A well build jump with a long takeoff will do a lot of the work for you, and will do it correctly as the compression it will deliver will keep you squarely over…
Short & Long Jump Take-Off’s – How do they differ?
In this video on long vs short faced jumps we’ll learn the key differences on how to safely approach jumps with varying size take offs.
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Selective Braking
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Steep Braking
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Featuring: On-Trail Lesson in the Alps
Read MoreShort Steep Descents
Short steeps descents or Roll Downs can be intimidating, as we are often not able to see the upcoming terrain. By creating the habit of moving into terrain, we can learn to roll down the steep ground consistently and safely.
Read MoreSlalom Cornering Drill: Classroom
Slalom Cornering Drill: Classroom I often joke that the slalom drill is the holy grail of turn drills. Practicing the slalom drill until you can do it well and without conscious thought will allow you to access the correct foot quickly as you move from turn to turn. Get a set of cones and get……
Read MoreRiding Off-Camber Turns/Terrain
Riding Off-Camber Turns/Terrain Off Camber Turns or sections of trail can be tricky. In the blog below, Simon illustrates how riders can create traction and control by turning their body in hill to put pressure into the inside row of knobbies. This also keeps the rider from looking where they don’t want to go. In……
Read More‘I’m Not Getting Any Air!’
Riders often struggle to learn to jump well without professional assistance. This happens for a number of reasons I outline above.
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