trials-rider-danny Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Does sidehopping the wrong way matter ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam 94 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 To be honest i don't think it matters. People only say that way because you hit your pedal on the way up. It would be helpful to learn it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten@ScandinavianTrials Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 In theory it matters. Then you go watch a Tunnicliffe video... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I side hop the wrong way (left foot forward and up to left) but I can go the other (correct) way too, just not as high. Sidehopping wrong foot forwards can cause issues when you start getting high enough to need to tuck as you cant fold your legs as easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Learn to sidehop the 'right' way if possible, but continue learning to the 'wrong' way too.Way better to be able to sidehop in both directions.I learnt going the 'wrong' way, and its the side i feel most comfortable, but I've been trying to go the 'right' way these days and just about cracked it to 45" both ways.Thats much more useful (in my opinion and experience) than being able to sidehop like 50" one way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendy Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I've started going the "right way" more recently and feel you can put more power down and get a bit more tuck. Going the "right way" took a long time before it felt natural to do, but does seem worth it. some riders say that side hopping the "wrong way" is dangerous as you can clip your pedal and get tangled in the bike. I've seem some riders that when they are going towards there strong foot do the side hop switch foot but that just hurts my brain to think about.bendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitters Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 So what is this right way wrong way stuff?So what I have gathered from reading this thread - if my right foot is forward and I approach a wall or something on my right side - to hop to the right of course, that would be the wrong way? That's the way I've been practicing, so I'd like some clarification so I don't practice bad habits.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 The 'correct way' is to hop up to the opposite side to your strong foot, so a left foot forward rider would hop to the right and vice versa.Ive always sidehopped to the left (Im left foot forward) because I would use the rear (right) foot to flick the back of the bike over as I do on the bmx.Im learning to go the correct way aswell now, still got no height (about 32") but Im getting better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Oliver Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I'd say its pretty much compulsory if you are a comp rider.i don't think its to important for street rider's though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czar-rider Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 hi i sidehop the wrong way an have no problems what so ever, all i do is stay a little bit further away from the wall and i sidehop fine... so really it doesnt matter but some folk like to say it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran@ZSClothing Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 People side hoping the wrong made me want to quit trials haBut rely it is allot better if you do it the right way say if you want to go to pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti-mig-guy Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Unless you like to do static 360's, to get facing the way you favor, learning both ways makes sense. Unless you only ride street, and do one move at a time(no lines of flowing moves), then by all means hop the same way every single time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow wolf Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 People side hoping the wrong made me want to quit trials haBut rely it is allot better if you do it the right way say if you want to go to pedal.right it almost made you quit thats so sad... there is no right or wrong to side hop its almost like what hand do you write with people say its werid its not its what your most confortable with... im sorry mate but i don think you actualy thought that one through.. ingage brain before your mouth..stef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Fisher Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 nope because its YOUR way YOU sidehop ,theres no write or wrong way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow wolf Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 nope because its YOUR way YOU sidehop ,theres no write or wrong way.my point exactly..... thanks for the back up adam stef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I can't think of a reason why one should be called right and one should be called wrong. It's just a different technique. One way surely won't hinder you than the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow wolf Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I can't think of a reason why one should be called right and one should be called wrong. It's just a different technique. One way surely won't hinder you than the other.so what is the jit with saying you hop with your right foot... any realy trials rider will no that everyone has there own techinque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten@ScandinavianTrials Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I can't think of a reason why one should be called right and one should be called wrong. It's just a different technique. One way surely won't hinder you than the other.Well, it is a bit harder tucking to the "wrong" side. Just try it while trackstanding (where nobody can see you, it looks weird...) and you'll see what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow wolf Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Well, it is a bit harder tucking to the "wrong" side. Just try it while trackstanding (where nobody can see you, it looks weird...) and you'll see what I mean.there is no right or wrong i can hop will my left foot forward and my right foot forward i guess people would call me werid because i do it both but its not right or wrong its how you ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Well, it is a bit harder tucking to the "wrong" side. Just try it while trackstanding (where nobody can see you, it looks weird...) and you'll see what I mean.By "wrong" are you referring to, normally side hopping to the left as apposed to the right. Then hopping to the right and feeling the difference ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow wolf Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 By "wrong" are you referring to, normally side hopping to the left as apposed to the right. Then hopping to the right and feeling the difference ?[/qJarrod there is no right or wrong way to side hop! some people may say it feel's different but other people have different way's of doing thing's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 (edited) Jarrod there is no right or wrong way to side hop! some people may say it feel's different but other people have different way's of doing thing's! Is that what I think it is ! Yeah I know dude, but there are easier ways to do things in each direction. Edited October 24, 2008 by Pashley26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten@ScandinavianTrials Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 What I mean by "wrong" side is sidehopping towards your front/chocolate/whatever foot. The "right" way would be, say for me riding with my right foot forward to sidehop to the left.I do it the "wrong" way.Take notice of the "", as I said in my first post there is a theoretical "right" way to do it, but then again, Tunnicliffe can sidehop pretty high the "wrong" way. So in reality, just do what feels right. And in a perfect world you should be able to sidehop to both sides without any trouble. I can't though...Don't know why I'm in this discussion anyway... I'd be better off practising sidehops in reality rather than discussing them here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Thibeau Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 how high can tunni sidehop anyways?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_hundley Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 mid 50's ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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