Little Yoshi Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Right been riding for a few years now and I still cant get past a certin hight. Can do about the size of my wheel 24" when it comes to getting up stuff. Can roll up things fine but trying to side hop things/to rear just scares the sh*t out of me. Always go to set up and then at the last sec I bottle it and stick a foot out. So any tips or ideas that you guys and girls find helpful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Moss Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 im exactly the same, i side hop a certian height and easy make it, try a little higher and i just think ill not do it :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Trying to aim well over the wall when sidehopping helps alot. So instead of looking at the edge of the wall look further onto it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thispartisrequired Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Work up to it, start smaller/practice the height you can do till its so easy it doesn't even make you think, then move up to higher. Learning more technique and practicing it on low stuff helped me a lot with my sidehopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidmark Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 over-exagerate it and you'l get up even if you dont make it then the chances are that you'l land on your cranks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Punk Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I've always found taking a run at it, and actually aiming to fail. In other words, do a half assed atempt where you only manage to get your front wheel on top of it and sort of fling the back wheel into the wall. Will get you use to the feeling of aproaching the wall. Hope that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran Morrison Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 What helps me - don't jump off, just do it, chances are if you don't make it, you will realise that its not scary and keep going for it. that's for sidehops btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_ruskin Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 I just think go for it, even if you don't make it, you wont be far off, And if you fall off then you fall off, get up and do it again, thats how i see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 As said, if you're on a 24" just hit it faster. You will get there! And definitely aim over as opposed to on/in to it. Just gotta practice! I'm the opposite though, can get up fine but shit myself coming down :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 This happens to every one. I'm currently in the same position at around the 47" mark with all my 'up' moves. Its just a case of not getting too frustrated and just working through it. Its rarely a case of 'just hit it harder' but more you have got to the limit with the technique your using. Focus on what areas of your technique need refining and things will progress again soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris (Khoie) Ellison Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I struggled with sidehops, wasn't a fan. But be careful if you keep putting your foot down, cos it gets you into a bad habit? When you actually do go for it and your heads screaming stick your foot down you'll end up with your bash on your toes. It happens! I found practice doing them smooth, start on two wheels, exagerate a preload, hop to back then exaggerate preload again/drop your front wheel slightly n go for it. preloading like a nutter helps you find how much room you have before your tyres up your arse plus it should help when you go bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary-mac Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) lewis man up and grow a pair Really good advise above there! just commit yourself, if you fall you fall just get back up and try again. think about your technique and don't rush the set up stage, relax and get the balance point then preload like hell and remember to tuck!!! Edited May 17, 2011 by gary-mac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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