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stunt man t

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I wasnt going to ask but its driving me mad

I cant seem to get the hang of when to release the brake and kick when im jumping up

when i keep the brakes locked i can do about 5 pallets but i want to progress and get higher :)

none of the regular riders i ride with are too fussed about sidehops so i cant ask them and ive watched loads of videos on about every site possible but still cant get it

would really appreciate it if someone could help me out

thanks in advance :)

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everyone used to say how far in they go... now they dont go in that much thats wrong too? :S im confused lol

You want it so you can still pull the lever in a bit without the pads hitting the rim, because you're never going to be able to fully extend your finger off the brake lever when you're going something big.

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You want it so you can still pull the lever in a bit without the pads hitting the rim, because you're never going to be able to fully extend your finger off the brake lever when you're going something big.

This.

And it feels horrible when the lever bites directly.

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youtu.be/gq4rL-UFI6M?t=48s

Watch Danny when he sidehops to rear, he kicks the wheel forward. I've seen a couple of people do this for sidehops to rear but hardly ever when going to 2 wheels, any reason for this?

ahh i see the wheel go forwards a little bit then straight up

You want it so you can still pull the lever in a bit without the pads hitting the rim, because you're never going to be able to fully extend your finger off the brake lever when you're going something big.

my lever pulls in maybe about an inch and half then it locks?

really? i cant even imagine doing a sidehop with brakes locked. surely thats harder?

yh its easy you just get on back wheel, settle, crouch, then JUMP!!

It is harder and you are also jumping backwards a lot instead of going straight up.

i dont really go backwards i dont think? ill have to upload a quick vid tomorrow in the day so you can see :)

Don't think of the pedal kick as a kick in the same way as a gap or whatever. You don't really kick at all...

i suppose im still used to kicking forwards because i only practice gaps and pedal-ups really

thanks for the advice people really helps (Y)

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Set up parallel to the wall with the rear wheel about 8" away. Look at the wall. Preload by squatting your body and compressing the tyre. (Your strong foot should automaticly move up a few clicks, this helps to give more power into the move) Use explosive kick along with bringing your body up, and as soon as you leave the ground let the brake out and continue by using your tuck to get you onto the wall. You need to do all of this super fast.

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