One thing I noticed Christina doing is lifting her back wheel before it got to the end of the lip. This is why she isn't going nearly as high as Eric. You need to have your legs fully extended at the point where your back tire comes off the end of the lip to get the maximum height off the jump, essentially doing as big of a bunny hop as you can at the precise time. This takes a lot of practice and commitment, but it will be significantly easier to clear jumps, it can save you if you don't have enough speed for the jump, and it will help you carry more speed for the next one. I very rarely see jumping tutorial videos point this out.
I was looking for this, I knew she was slightly off. It looked to me that she want used to how steep those lips were. I know I do the exact same thing when I first get to the jumps, takes a while to get that movement down when you are used to trail jumps. I would have loved to see a clinical side on view of him jumping as a comparison.
Brilliant video. I moved to dirt jumping from motocross to enjoy being in the air with something that goes in my car. However so far ny body positions totally wrong and I'm completely stiff to the point I can't get air. This has opened my mind up. Thankyou
This is unbelievably eerie, I wasn’t riding my Dirtjump bike in the last 5 years, but I took it out this weekend! The first day I was just cruising around town, trying some manuals, „jumping“ down the sidewalk, riding down a few staircases and working on baby Bunnyhops. The next day I went out to the little forest of my town where there are 3 laughably small jumps in a bad shape but I dare to hit them! These are small tables and it took me a few try’s, but in the afternoon I could make it all the way into the landing and I even felt comfortable doing baby whips on the last jumps. Man it felt like being 16 again! The fun I had was unbelievable! Fast forward to today and Pinkbike brings out this Video... GET OUT OF MY MIND!
If anyone is wondering about my Dirtjump bike, it’s a yellow Singlespeed Bergamont Kiez from 2012 with a Rock Shox Argyle RCT! Really a nice and fun bike, even if it felt super awkward riding a bike with Dirtjump geometry after all these years, haha. On the first jumps it felt so unbelievably unstable in the air, compared to my Nukeproof Mega 290. While it might seem obvious to everyone who ever spent some time on a mountainbike, that a big enduro rig with 29ers and a hell lot of travel is way more stable than a small 26“ hardtail, it nevertheless caught me totally of guard how different that little Dirtjump bike felt. Call me a weird dumbass as much as you want, but to me it’s as different feeling to my Enduro as a Roadbike. The low standover height, combined with the very low front end, short handlebars and super short wheelbase definitely is something I need to get used to again.
Spotting your landing is so important especially when progressing into bigger jumps, this is the only vid so far that mentions spotting your landing👍🏽I always remind myself as well as let others know who are learning to jump to spot your landing🤘🏽
Thanks for the video. Coming at a perfect time, the local trails and jumps are almost dry, and jumps are the thing I want to focus on this year. That indoor place looks awesome! I'm lucky to live near a couple nice outdoor jump parks, but they're all a bit of a drive
Thanks for the great tips! My biggest issue is that I've never done any dirt jumping and I never know what to do about speed (too much/too little). My best guess is to land flat/short for a bit to get used to it and then speed up? Any advice on that would be appreciated because that's one of my bigger worries holding me back. Thanks!
Yep for sure! With tables you can roll the entire jump first to get used to the take-offs then start popping a little at a time. Once you clear the first jump with no pedalling it's usually a good time to add in jump 2. Try not to go full laps until you've cleared the previous jumps and controlled speed -Christina
Going to the dirt park or pump track is like hitting balls at the golf range. You can make it as difficult or as fun as you’d like it to be. One things for sure though you need to get into some sort of headspace to progress - why I use the golf analogy - if you think you can just Willy nilly into a jump no focus and all gusto then you’ll eat dirt quicker than you’ll finish this sentence. So bring composure to the park try and stay focused at times because you don’t want to get hurt or bail because you’re only focusing on everything going on rather than your own line or moment. Why you see pros usually do a sort of ritual before they drop in - it’s a mental check before the gusto
any tips for commitment. i love dirt jumping and also love building jumps but whenever i ride jumps that i haven't built i fid it extremely hard to send even on jumps that i know are in my ability. any tips ?
I try not to look at it much if I know I can do it.if your first impression is "ohh that's not too bad" just do it. It's not gonna get easier mentally.
Start small and accept that all jumps are different. Especially dirt jumps in my opinion. The lips can feel very different from one to the other so start with jump 1 and when you've fully cleared it and have the speed for jump 2 then step it up. Stay respectful and treat each one as its' own unique jump -Christina
I have been mountain biking for 30 years and I always rode clipped in. Just got back into bmx racing and dirt jumping. I am having a hell of a time trying to adjust to flat pedals. Any tips?
I just bought a dirt jumping bike, what should I do now? I am new to the sport and I was at the pumptrack only a couple of times. Please someone tell me what to learn first.
It's also where Paul the Punter promised Daily MTB that he would jump onto the airbag if Josh attempted a backflip first. We're still waiting, Paul... (czcams.com/video/6WIQP6Sg8p0/video.html)
great vid C I am an older rider but wanrt to do this so bad every time i look at your vid I tell myself I can do this but the fear of falling or a bad case puts me of. any Tips ?
A tip for christina when dirt jumping, try to relax because you look so stiff and try not to compress into the lip as much as well because it takes away from your height
I really want a dirt jumper so bad cuz its so cool, but also in budget. But im deciding to get a proper hardtail or a dirt jump, i definitely like the dj better but i also need to commute about 4km from home. I was planning to get a dj but do you think its even practical for like my comfort and etc?? I was just planning to get atleast a dropper on the dj?? Do recommend?? And can i have some opinions please? Thanks 🙏
I don't agree with "Rock what you got" at all. That's dangerous. There are a lot of bicycles out there that are simply not safe to take off jumps. And older bikes with 100mm or longer stems that will cause anyone learning to go over the bars.
I myself am learning to jump steep lips on a dirtjump bike properly and having same issues as Christina. She is way too much at the front of the bike at the lip and also taking off to early.
@@whybikes1842 a lot of the time, a beginner is a much better teacher than a pro. they can say in a much more relatable way how to do something. only thing they can't do is give examples.
One thing I noticed Christina doing is lifting her back wheel before it got to the end of the lip. This is why she isn't going nearly as high as Eric. You need to have your legs fully extended at the point where your back tire comes off the end of the lip to get the maximum height off the jump, essentially doing as big of a bunny hop as you can at the precise time. This takes a lot of practice and commitment, but it will be significantly easier to clear jumps, it can save you if you don't have enough speed for the jump, and it will help you carry more speed for the next one. I very rarely see jumping tutorial videos point this out.
She compresses way to much into the take off as well which is why she was casing a bunch of the jumps. Needs to let the bike flow
It's refreshing to see someone who can improve, and is a lot more relatable to those of us who aren't great at jumps
I was looking for this, I knew she was slightly off. It looked to me that she want used to how steep those lips were. I know I do the exact same thing when I first get to the jumps, takes a while to get that movement down when you are used to trail jumps. I would have loved to see a clinical side on view of him jumping as a comparison.
Just learned this in a coaching session too, it’s the hardest part for me
Wish we had an indoor park nearby. I'd buy an annual pass for that.
I have one about an hour away
I love how relatable Christina is to people with budget bikes
yeah definitely lmaooooo. (if you didnt get the joke her bike is expensive
I like how Eric said it’s just another jump and not to build it up in your head!
4:54 the scooter kids in the background seeing who's scooter is lighter lol
what this is my local
Lmao
excellent
This is perfect vid! My local recently reopened and I had gotten pretty good (hitting the big line) last summer but I am rusty now
Awesome! Enjoy! It's wild how quickly those skills come back though with just a little practice -Christina
Brilliant video. I moved to dirt jumping from motocross to enjoy being in the air with something that goes in my car. However so far ny body positions totally wrong and I'm completely stiff to the point I can't get air. This has opened my mind up. Thankyou
How do you read our minds? Just got back into dirt jumping last Friday!
hahah perfect timing! We're on the same wave lengths. Have fun!! -Christina
This is unbelievably eerie, I wasn’t riding my Dirtjump bike in the last 5 years, but I took it out this weekend!
The first day I was just cruising around town, trying some manuals, „jumping“ down the sidewalk, riding down a few staircases and working on baby Bunnyhops.
The next day I went out to the little forest of my town where there are 3 laughably small jumps in a bad shape but I dare to hit them!
These are small tables and it took me a few try’s, but in the afternoon I could make it all the way into the landing and I even felt comfortable doing baby whips on the last jumps.
Man it felt like being 16 again!
The fun I had was unbelievable!
Fast forward to today and Pinkbike brings out this Video... GET OUT OF MY MIND!
If anyone is wondering about my Dirtjump bike, it’s a yellow Singlespeed Bergamont Kiez from 2012 with a Rock Shox Argyle RCT!
Really a nice and fun bike, even if it felt super awkward riding a bike with Dirtjump geometry after all these years, haha.
On the first jumps it felt so unbelievably unstable in the air, compared to my Nukeproof Mega 290.
While it might seem obvious to everyone who ever spent some time on a mountainbike, that a big enduro rig with 29ers and a hell lot of travel is way more stable than a small 26“ hardtail, it nevertheless caught me totally of guard how different that little Dirtjump bike felt.
Call me a weird dumbass as much as you want, but to me it’s as different feeling to my Enduro as a Roadbike.
The low standover height, combined with the very low front end, short handlebars and super short wheelbase definitely is something I need to get used to again.
Spotting your landing is so important especially when progressing into bigger jumps, this is the only vid so far that mentions spotting your landing👍🏽I always remind myself as well as let others know who are learning to jump to spot your landing🤘🏽
Thanks for the video. Coming at a perfect time, the local trails and jumps are almost dry, and jumps are the thing I want to focus on this year.
That indoor place looks awesome! I'm lucky to live near a couple nice outdoor jump parks, but they're all a bit of a drive
Thanks for the great tips! My biggest issue is that I've never done any dirt jumping and I never know what to do about speed (too much/too little). My best guess is to land flat/short for a bit to get used to it and then speed up? Any advice on that would be appreciated because that's one of my bigger worries holding me back. Thanks!
Yep for sure! With tables you can roll the entire jump first to get used to the take-offs then start popping a little at a time. Once you clear the first jump with no pedalling it's usually a good time to add in jump 2. Try not to go full laps until you've cleared the previous jumps and controlled speed -Christina
Going to the dirt park or pump track is like hitting balls at the golf range. You can make it as difficult or as fun as you’d like it to be. One things for sure though you need to get into some sort of headspace to progress - why I use the golf analogy - if you think you can just Willy nilly into a jump no focus and all gusto then you’ll eat dirt quicker than you’ll finish this sentence. So bring composure to the park try and stay focused at times because you don’t want to get hurt or bail because you’re only focusing on everything going on rather than your own line or moment. Why you see pros usually do a sort of ritual before they drop in - it’s a mental check before the gusto
Enjoyed that, made some solid progress on jumping last summer and really hope to step up and hit proper dirt jump lines this year
I spent the last month on my hardtail and just recently got on my full squish again, jumping on it felt very weird for a couple days.
any tips for commitment. i love dirt jumping and also love building jumps but whenever i ride jumps that i haven't built i fid it extremely hard to send even on jumps that i know are in my ability. any tips ?
I try not to look at it much if I know I can do it.if your first impression is "ohh that's not too bad" just do it. It's not gonna get easier mentally.
Beer helps
@@cowheadmoomoo i am 15 :)
Probably follow (get towed in by) somebody who's ridden them a lot?
Start small and accept that all jumps are different. Especially dirt jumps in my opinion. The lips can feel very different from one to the other so start with jump 1 and when you've fully cleared it and have the speed for jump 2 then step it up. Stay respectful and treat each one as its' own unique jump -Christina
Hell yeah I love air rec im heading there for a shred tomorrow
WE WANT PINKBIKE ACADEMY SEASON 2!!!!
I wish I had sone proper dirt jumps near me. I absolutely love riding my local pumptrack buy some proper dirt jumps would be the dream!
"Dont even get air the first time, just cruise". Do not do this if your local spot is like mine - only big, bigger and massive doubles.
Your a hero
Christina you are the BEST. Loved this video!
Actually been working up the confidence to hit a 10 foot table in my area and that "it's just a jump" advice totally resonated
Great timing. Just had dirt delivered to add to my jumps👍🏼..........and then had someone complain to local council so i have to remove it. 😡
that place is epic
sweeetwater tomorrow 🤙🏽
Was Eric riding a Rocky Mountain dirt jumper
Yeah unfortunately team riders only
It has even a new geometry compared to the old one
Yes he was! That frame is a few years old now and he repaints it from time to time to keep it fresh :-) -Christina
More like this. Loved it
Fresh editing and content. Really enjoyed it!
Good times and nice spot. Thx for the tips
I have been mountain biking for 30 years and I always rode clipped in. Just got back into bmx racing and dirt jumping. I am having a hell of a time trying to adjust to flat pedals. Any tips?
I just bought a dirt jumping bike, what should I do now? I am new to the sport and I was at the pumptrack only a couple of times. Please someone tell me what to learn first.
How do i roll the jumps if my first spot is spooks woods?
i love air rec
Good one, altho you missed the part where you break your pelvis as soon as you slip a pedal when you're 30+.
You’ve just gone soft mate.
Ouchie!!! Can happen to anyone so play safe! And NO slipping pedals! -Christina
Great session good video, nice ride
I wish we had anything as cool as this indoor area.
Great video. Great tips👍👍
Christina is so cool you guys. Hope to run into her at a trailhead someday
Not the best jumper myself, but she could use a lesson or two. (5:45) Christina is literally cutting the lip in half and squashing it.
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I seent bcpov and Yuka learning no handers at this indoor park.
It's also where Paul the Punter promised Daily MTB that he would jump onto the airbag if Josh attempted a backflip first. We're still waiting, Paul... (czcams.com/video/6WIQP6Sg8p0/video.html)
great tips
great vid C I am an older rider but wanrt to do this so bad every time i look at your vid I tell myself I can do this but the fear of falling or a bad case puts me of. any Tips ?
A tip for christina when dirt jumping, try to relax because you look so stiff and try not to compress into the lip as much as well because it takes away from your height
Are vans high tops sk8 good jumping shoes?
Have fun 🤘.
I really want a dirt jumper so bad cuz its so cool, but also in budget. But im deciding to get a proper hardtail or a dirt jump, i definitely like the dj better but i also need to commute about 4km from home. I was planning to get a dj but do you think its even practical for like my comfort and etc?? I was just planning to get atleast a dropper on the dj?? Do recommend?? And can i have some opinions please? Thanks 🙏
Hey Pinkbike, awesome vid, who made the last audio track? Would love to find more from them, such a jam ✌
Watching Christina at the end of this video reminded me of B99's Amy Santiago.
Are vans okay for dirt jumping?
Where is this indoor jump park?
This was at Air Rec Center in Maple Ridge, BC -Christina
This has me fired up 🔥
Yes, this is perfect 👌
Love the vid my guy
What bike is this one? name
What kind of pants are you wearing ?
I don't agree with "Rock what you got" at all. That's dangerous. There are a lot of bicycles out there that are simply not safe to take off jumps. And older bikes with 100mm or longer stems that will cause anyone learning to go over the bars.
Or the cheap weak rims on department store bikes that will taco or explode with one crocked landing
I myself am learning to jump steep lips on a dirtjump bike properly and having same issues as Christina. She is way too much at the front of the bike at the lip and also taking off to early.
What model bike is this?
A Trek Ticket
PINKBIKE ACADEMY SEASON TWO!!!!!!please
Nah
I was at my bike park near my house and I saw this little kid hit the jumps he went down one and never came back up. I was like where is he
I love my ticket
First day dirt jumping, first day at that indoor park I broke my neck in the Air bed... really good place though
‘It’s just another jump’.....put it on a t-shirt!
Cool that sick
Hot biker chicks rule, especially when they are actually good. On that note, wow. Biking really seems to be good for making shapely legs.
Why is she “standing up” on the lip so early
Because she’s a beginner jumper. She hasn’t figured out the timing yet. If you want to see how to jump properly, just look at Erik.
@@camperhonsa8633 seems totally qualified to have a complete beginner giving tips on diet jumping
@@whybikes1842 a lot of the time, a beginner is a much better teacher than a pro. they can say in a much more relatable way how to do something. only thing they can't do is give examples.
@@bananasstuff3344 not if they’re doing it the wrong way they aren’t
@@whybikes1842 I just said that they wouldnt give examples air head
That girl is really lame
I’m first
stop
Stop 🛑
I’m first ur awsome
stop