Conradm94 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hey guys I have only been at trials for a month, maybe less and I recently got the hang of the bunny hop. Problem is, when I jump off a pavement or anything over a foot or so most of the time when I land I hurt my ankles, is this just because I'm not absorbing it or weak ankles e.t.c.? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunky_bifta Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Do you get it when just jumping in the air normally? If not then there's a good chance your using muscles that you havnt before so they just need time to build up and adjust. May just take some time. But then again im not a doctor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeromboii Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hey guys I have only been at trials for a month, maybe less and I recently got the hang of the bunny hop. Problem is, when I jump off a pavement or anything over a foot or so most of the time when I land I hurt my ankles, is this just because I'm not absorbing it or weak ankles e.t.c.? thanks. This maybe completely wrong but your tyre pressure maybe really high. If you take out some air from the tyre it may absorb the drop more ? Not to sure if it would work but worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billers Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 i get pain too, but mine is in my back and shoulders, they just lock up when i try doing anything like hops or kicks... wondered what it was too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooo Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 warming up and stretching your muscles properly will help loads until your body builds up the strength, go on youtube and find out how, also rest your body properly, if youre out jumping for 2 hours a day everyday, youre gonna be sore, make sure to give a couple of days rest between and eat good food etc.. but as skunky bifta says "im not a doctor". Ask your doctor, but he will probably tell you to stop riding bikes (thats what mine said), Try and see a physio about it or find some one that has a good knowledge of sports physiology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Borneo Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 All above are good points but if you don't absorb the impact through your legs properly you're gonna feel it! Good technique takes time but you can probably improve a lot from watching other people ride and even videos. Gotta soak up that impact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 I used to get this in my right ankle on 180s, if you can get them in stock these helped me a lot My link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamtrialshole Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Try stretching before you ride, maybe roll your ankles and calve muscles this helps a lot when I play rugby, because a lot of pressure gets put on the legs and ankles:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredski Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hey guys I have only been at trials for a month, maybe less and I recently got the hang of the bunny hop. Problem is, when I jump off a pavement or anything over a foot or so most of the time when I land I hurt my ankles, is this just because I'm not absorbing it or weak ankles e.t.c.? thanks. often just riding will build he muscle up and stop they pain after a while its just using different muscles than you do in day today life. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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