How To Build A Double For Mountain Biking | Building A Gap Jump

Blake shows you how to build a double or gap jump that you can make as big or as small as you like. Ideal for building confidence and practicing tricks on your MTB!
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[@gmbn]

What do you want to see Blake build next?

[@everythingsport4473]

bikepark

[@hamishmckinnon5742]

rollers?

[@harrisonpickard6824]

A small racer gap

[@gabebertozzi3032]

A drop would be amazing

[@jacksonr2874]

Drop or step down

[@lachlan_mtb9980]

I Love GMBNS Blake’s Builds

[@gmbn]

Thanks dude!

[@cartermacrenaris705]

Same

[@johnfannon8402]

its the best

[@loganjames8499]

Same they’re awesome

[@noahe300]

1:34 Only Blake would do that what a legend 😂

[@felixwhitty5787]

Noah E i didn’t click on the time but i know already that it’s him licking the spade isn’t it

[@stamatisenglezos4593]

@@felixwhitty5787 yeah same 😂😂

[@Flux_Flow]

Blake brings energy, passion, positivity, creativity, and a great smile. He loves what he does and we not only see it but feel it. That is why I watch GMBN. Awesome Blake !

[@gmbn]

Thanks for watching Barry!

[@destinhook3826]

Blake is why we all love GMBN!!

[@The_Real_JN]

It's the "welcome back you beautiful people" from Blake that really helps everyone through the week. Sick vid keep em coming!!

[@EDITGOD809]

Sameee

[@marinberndt4049]

WHO ever edited this should be a film maker. Good job on ya mate🤘🤙

[@currysauce1170]

Three Riders they probs already are

[@dantwarb40]

If they’re editing a gmbn video they’re technically a professional filmmaker cause it’s their job

[@gmbn]

We've got a great filming and editing team!

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

Editing's alright yeah, but I'd say the cameraman made it. Especially liked the shot taken in between the take off and landing, underneath looking up to the sky. 👌

[@BrentonChan]

GMBN broke my heart and put it back together again. The magic of music editing!

[@willstoyle]

No-one:
CZcams: let’s give notifications *30 MINS LATE* - what a good idea

[@gmbn]

First! 😂

[@willstoyle]

Global Mountain Bike Network I never get gmbn upload notifications on time anymore. CZcams is broken

[@angusls6032]

Global Mountain Bike Network SECOND!

[@oliverraikes6069]

Dude I've had notifications four days late.

[@TheGamingChamp101]

That's legendary dirt, sand,clay, and dirt all mixed together it hardens but takes years to crumble 🤤😂

[@kyleantonowich4335]

Jack Gwillam soooo jealous lol

[@jamzbiking4508]

These boys are the main reason I want to go out and jump my bike

[@raphaelschimizzi3176]

Who thinks GMBN just makes MTB life way better
⬇️

[@gabrielhanna2559]

MTB WITH RAPHY yep!

[@ethan_hunter]

When your meant to be doing school then Blake uploads a new video.

[@isaac8758]

Thats me all day

[@willstoyle]

Yep facts

[@Andybarney555]

School run? Have i travelled back in time??

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

So you're meant to "be doing school" then Blake uploads a new video, *then what...* 🤷‍♂️

[@evanlambert3081]

Blake makes me feel like I am special and I matter
Thank You Blake
-Evan Lambert

[@themtbru]

YEAH!! BLAKE'S THE BEST!!

[@hughcuthbert6327]

Any gmbn video with Blake in it is amazing 👌

[@nathanstahl4066]

hugh cuthbert very true

[@Bogdan-le3bk]

In my opinion Blake will be allways the funniest 🤣🤣😂

[@KaidenArmour]

Blake is my favourite rider. Hands down!

[@harrisonpickard6824]

Build a trail with small jumps in a very small woodland lots of people have that situation

[@mikee8244]

👍

[@minnanen3500]

👍

[@Fred_the_1996]

👍

[@pooboy6980]

👍

[@sw998]

This is just gorgeous cinematography. The whole section around 7:00 is amazing. Nice work!

[@gmbn]

Thanks a lot!

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

Yeah nice close ups. They had to do that really otherwise the video would get a bit boring, especially during the building stage.

[@oldduffer]

Sick man

[@twfreeride8932]

Yes amazing sound design

[@JOEmama-vk8fb]

These vids are what make me want to hop onto a bike, epic jumps!

[@seanglysing6913]

Love the intro😂

[@nicholasstavridis6191]

this is the start of the video and im already so excited to watch it

[@lincolnpatchett7364]

I think we can all agree that Blake is the best GMBN presenter

[@satchmotionrc8202]

Too beauty to ride Blake! Awesome job. They look mint!

[@craigsyanan2621]

Just the video I’m looking for, perfect blakey

[@cove6433]

you can really see Blake's past of building and riding in this video, and its awesome!

[@Golfin_Oklahoma]

I love the flat shovel for building, over the years, ive learned that investing in an 8 inch by 8 inch tamper. Works excellent for packing and the final shaping. I think it makes them last longer using it as well. You give great tips.

[@RaMuLaZ]

Love you man, thank you very much for yours energy, vibes, for inspiration and yours smile!

[@p199a]

thx blake i used your berm building tutorial and it worked better than expected

[@jacqueslarin8763]

What the hell kind of soft, smooth, easy to work with dirt have the gods blessed the UK with?! It almost looks like kinetic sand!

[@christofire]

That super tight framing at 18:44.
Great vid, content and camerawork. Keep 'em coming!

[@gmbn]

Appreciate it!

[@chojintigeroid4704]

Thanks for this video, it really helped me figure out a lot.

[@bugboy152000]

#GMBN Greatly enjoyed this video. I can really see Blakes love of jumps coming through. I'm sure he's spent plenty of days out here alone just doing what he loves.

[@ryannatwick6698]

This video is incredible! I had so much fun watching.

[@BlakeSamson8]

Ryan Natwick thanks dude 🙏

[@annedgington8819]

These are my favorite video of gmbn

[@caseyjones7119]

Brilliant Blake!

[@davidetruscello1087]

Yeeeeee!! Love job in the jump🤙🏼

[@marcusskinner1041]

Gotta say, Blake videos are my favorite

[@clubdevoiture1618]

I rode this jump last week .. thanks blake x x

[@oliviermaes4837]

Even though I have experience riding and building dirt jumps I think it would be beneficial for beginners to do a video on how to build simple rollers and double rollers (or tabletops). Double rollers are the perfect introduction to jumping because of the very low consequences and since they're pretty small most people would be able to build one in the yard. These can also be incorporated into a pumptrack which is fun for beginners and more advanced riders too. I'm building a pumptrack in my backyard right now!

[@angusls6032]

Only gmbn can make digging look SICK!!!

[@richardbarton7]

Well done Blake , passing on important information to the next generation ! please build / ride the ideal small hip jump for whip beginners.

[@harveyspencer4780]

Gmbn is keeping me entertained in lockdown

[@jamietennant2688]

Excellent video! Love blake’s how to’s🥰

[@gmbn]

Thanks so much!

[@that_guy_benny]

Well, I know where I'm going this weekend... used to ride that spot years ago!!

[@kaimarshall9072]

Thanks this is awesome

[@opsgameplay7621]

I was waiting for one of these 😂

[@seandoherty8270]

had the volume down when music on my sons lorrle&hardy scetch started in the background... was a good match... wow!!

[@spidermacleod9702]

Nice work Blake! We're building a new pump/jump section at our MTB park here on Vashon Island, USA.

[@josiahgolding7826]

Hello gmbn. Love it than’ you so much keep well :)

[@tomo7374]

Those logs definitely weren’t rotten

[@familiamartinez5980]

Ahoy from Panama, according to engineering "Angle of Repose" is the maximum slope angle a material can naturally maintain. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@tompicton-warlow3276]

Thx good vid ima do some builds at my locals

[@adamdevincenzo5360]

Nice video I’m going to replicate this in my backyard awesome video

[@gmbn]

Have fun!

[@quinnmiller-smith4155]

your camera crew has become significantly better over the years. 👍👏👍

[@ivansemanco6976]

Blake the builder! Like the video.

[@BlakeSamson8]

Ivan Semanco thanks dude

[@nizzurtmontalgizzert3337]

So glad I have a front end loader and excavator. Makes moving dirt so much easier

[@kjmcchicken]

Yes good job 👏 good air time and looks great 👍 please do more

[@gmbn]

Thanks, will do!

[@kjmcchicken]

Yes

[@joey4569]

That dirt look mint

[@gmbn]

It's the dream!

[@oliverlangner5202]

Blakie CAN fakie!!!
Always a pleasure to watch this dude.

[@gmbn]

Cheers!

[@Shredded_up]

Blake you are my favorite rider. You are an inspiration to me. You make me want to ride. Please respond to the comment

[@BlakeSamson8]

Dawson G thanks for the super kind comment dude. Stoked I’ve inspired you to ride

[@Shredded_up]

Blake Samson thank you for your reply that means so much to me. When I grow up I want to be a pro rider

[@thatpeach1107]

Blake.
Your fxxking awesome.
Love you man,
☺
Thank you for your mad energy,

[@DroppingInTV]

Sick

[@sky3061]

Blake is the best

[@jow130907]

Loving the covid hair cut Blake we could be brothers😀. Love your vids when are you going to upload the next part of your bike cave makeover? I need some ideas for mine when I get in my new house.

[@kevinkvs9746]

Blame for presenter of the year for GMBN 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@mariusalbrechtsen2318]

finally a good video

[@bradgaskell245]

I swear i’m their biggest fan

[@xandersaliba7794]

I love Blake’s builds. I am not being mean to all the other presenters but BLAKE ya a big fan bro

[@preston3241]

i could watch this guy build jumps for hours

[@sandyarevanur6493]

Please GmBN do dirt jump series more often

[@eriktishenko5426]

Blake is the best presenter

[@caleblourensz139]

Totally love Blake's builds!!! This video is mint mate, hows the muscles hahaha.

[@cormacpetre4805]

that dirt looks mint

[@joncrabb5926]

I liked this straight away just because of that intro

[@HarryPotter047]

best GMBN presenter

[@HahayeahMan-hh7yf]

The intro is amazing 😂😂👅

[@ethanshaw1704]

I love Blake, always makes me laugh

[@simondignard5050]

realy nice bro

[@th_js]

Awesome vid! I wish I had dirt that good 😔

[@BassSwirls]

Lockdown hairdoo ❤️

[@theterrifictrio5514]

This is the Matt Jones video that we never got.

[@omnicrop9175]

I get my dirt the same way I call it shaving however, and I get it from my trail make it an inch or a 1/2 an inch down, and pat it all after to keep it looking nice with every new feature

[@aqua.gabriel]

Yo we love that groovy ass music

[@mukulamechanics7241]

Black you are my favourite presenter your so funny and I love you 😀

[@yukonsbomb]

nice jump

[@micaholsson8956]

Love the vid

[@gmbn]

Thanks Micah!

[@emmanueljydefernandez6230]

Sick🤘

[@olebondig5076]

Blake, thats a shovel, a spade is more strait and used for digging holes, shovels are used to move dirt, like you are doing 😄😄 but as always, great video

[@Cous1nJack]

Ole Bondig Blake called a spade a spade.

[@M77MK2]

Ole Bondig Blake called a shovel a spade!

[@angrygnome7839]

What I like to do is to ding a hole in between the two jumps because it doesn’t matter because now none is going to land there so I am able to get some mote dirt without making some dangle holes around or near the jump

[@tookken3183]

hi i love your vids!!!

[@jeromep4148]

Very good video. bring back the stache.

[@steverichardson4808]

classical music is the dream with mtb videos

[@castellaeagle2912]

Yes blake epic

[@tookken3183]

also if it's possible i would like to see him build a drop...
thnx!

[@Yani_Bannany]

Love your videos been building my own trails but mtn frame is really cracked wish I had a good bike but I got my 29er from Walmart

[@billybroughton5335]

Blake in the best host

[@Sanderson2Orr]

Do you know where I can get help for my Mt. Bike addiction? I just watched a guy shovel dirt for 20 min and loved every second of it. Clearly I have a deep rooted problem.

[@joepettigrew5835]

Blake do be looking freaky with da shovel

[@lachlanonita8163]

Another tip when shaping the lip is u can stand on top and shape down

[@nickrolley5161]

blake is so cool