shadow wolf Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 hello my name is stef from granthamjust started trails, so i don't realy no much about what i am doing. i have good balance on the bike. im just abit shy to try and jump across a gap and big things.so if anyong has got any tips on some things to get me started or my confidence up that would be great.thanks stef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Hey Stef, Welcome to the Forum Post well and you'll get Validated in no time ! Jarrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Welcome mate have a good time on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt middler Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Good to see you posted a new topic, stick to the forum rules and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Welcome to the forum...be nice..use good spelling/grammar etc and you'll be validated soonTry trashzen.com for the techniques and set up some little pallet gaps to practice your gapping...or just use one pallet and a pavement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyB Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 dude you need to speak with Pat Donovan hes from your area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) Ha, Help him out guy's......He's my Brother Jarrod Edited January 22, 2008 by Pashley26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamness™ Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Welcome and enjoy the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials-lover-josh Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 hi and welcomei not experienced but .... when doing gaps obviously get balance and make you way to the edge get as close as you can to the edge then kick off keep your eye though on were your goin ..(aim you back wheel)drop still very similar if its a gap drop you want to kick your hardest or if its just a drop get to the very end any u only have to kick lightly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hey dude, having good balance on the bike is great, i constantly practice trackstands and pedal hops (yeah, im that cool) I've been out of riding for about 8 months so it was like learning from scratch, but i still had all the techniques in my mind, but i just couldn't do it! was so frustrating! Practicing for gaps is relatively easy, go outside onto the road (if its quiet by you) and practice hopping on the edge of the curb, then gapping to different spots in the road, gradually gapping further and further across, then all you have to do is transfer those gaps into your general riding!Another great place to learn the more technical moves is TrashZen loads of the member on here will highly recommend that site for learning things, its brilliant!You seem sound so stick to the rules, stay nice and you'll go far on here!Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Fisher Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 i would get confortable with chaintension.also if you are around with better riders ask them how they do it and ask them to show you,helped me out alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke-O Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digimortal Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Gapping is a flashy move to start off with. I would get the basics down first. Learn to ride onto and up and over objects like small walls or ledges. Ride obstacles that are not intimidating. This way you will build your confidence for the bigger stuff down the line. You need to be able to trackstand which is balancing on the spot with the cranks level. Really you should do what feels right. Take advice but dont treat it as the absolute truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow wolf Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 cheers for all the welcomes and advice guys realy helps and jarrod is my brother from another mother he is a leg end lolage peace out boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Norman Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 hi and welcome to the forum, stick to the rules and you will be full member in no time mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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