Gaz96 Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I could be completely wrong here but am i right in saying the move where you balance on an object smaller than wheelbase is called a wodge? Anyway had a go at this last night, think im on my way to be able to get it soon... But just looking for any tips? I see Mark Westlake is decent at them brakeless! The thing i find hardest is holding balance then hopping up onto rear wheel, so tips for that would be great if anyone has any! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Trials Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 (edited) I don't think 'wodge' is even a word so guessing you mean 'wedge'. This is different to what you describe: http://youtu.be/ikf3TxqC310 Think what you mean is like this shown at 4:35 and 7:42... Edited June 11, 2011 by Dan_Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Reynolds Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I don't think 'wodge' is even a word so guessing you mean 'wedge'. This is different to what you describe: http://youtu.be/ikf3TxqC310 Think what you mean is like this shown at 4:35 and 7:42... Thats called a wodge...... Wedge = your bike in a gap Wodge = your bike with both wheels over a block or sumthin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I've always called it a wedge when you are on something smaller than your wheelbase. Your 'wedging' you bike on top of something, atleast that's how i look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Trials Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Thats called a wodge...... Wedge = your bike in a gap Wodge = your bike with both wheels over a block or sumthin Lol, aye aye mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Wodge You really gotta fight the X-up effect with wodges. Youve got to maintain balance in 3 directions: forwards and back (pretty easy) left and right (very hard) and twisting too (the X-up, also very hard) a combination of all three makes the move a burner on the muscle and keeping them tensed. All I can reccomend is practice trackstands with no hops + no brakes, and also practice leaning the front wheel against the wall in the backwheel position. Learning to balance that one will help with the left and right balance of the wodge There definitly is no easy way to learn this. I found nailing slow hooks helps alot as the X-up effect is prominent there too. Give it time and it does come. Hopping up to rear wheel well... I've been doing these for 3 years maybe? I still get it wrong sometimes. It varies with each situation, but I think doing the move brakeless usually helps. Be prepared for not getting the front end up enough though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz96 Posted June 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Wodge You really gotta fight the X-up effect with wodges. Youve got to maintain balance in 3 directions: forwards and back (pretty easy) left and right (very hard) and twisting too (the X-up, also very hard) a combination of all three makes the move a burner on the muscle and keeping them tensed. All I can reccomend is practice trackstands with no hops + no brakes, and also practice leaning the front wheel against the wall in the backwheel position. Learning to balance that one will help with the left and right balance of the wodge There definitly is no easy way to learn this. I found nailing slow hooks helps alot as the X-up effect is prominent there too. Give it time and it does come. Hopping up to rear wheel well... I've been doing these for 3 years maybe? I still get it wrong sometimes. It varies with each situation, but I think doing the move brakeless usually helps. Be prepared for not getting the front end up enough though... Thats what I was meaning, thanks man! Just a load of practice then? and is it best to try keep your muscles tensed to hold it or relax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Going to rear wheel is a lot easier if your front wheel is positioned higher than the rear. So depending on the obstacle try to keep the front wheel vaguely on the obstacle while the rear can just hang off it. Compress your hands a lot before jumping upwards, almost to the point of actually hitting your chest against the bars. Jump upwards not forwards and when you've got enough height pull the bike so it lands under you on the rear wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 This move is mostly in the legs. You want to leave your back brake off, preload your leading foot/chain/freehweel and as you pull the bike up the majority of the move is in trying to move your feet out in front of you. To keep it to rear wheel you just pull your bars back at the same time and really exaggerate pushing your feet forwards. Also preloading off the obstacle is a key part. A lot of the upwards motion is taken from your tyres being compressed and then used to aid your height as you bounce down into the obstacle before jumping. Similar concept to pinch gapping only using both wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Doing it with your brakes off (or only front if you need it) makes this totally win. You just spring up a lot easier. Find something just over wheel height, which is the 'right' width for your setup, then just sort of roll your front wheel up on top of it then over the far edge just as you hop your back wheel up. You'll sort of compress down onto it and probably get your bars trying to turn one way or the other. You gradually get used to that and get the feel for holding it straight. As soon as it dips down you'll feel everything tweak a bit, then just crouch down, spring up, and throw your arms forwards a bit to get the back wheel under you. You have now won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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