Synergy Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) sorry for using this picture (who evers it is) but it demonstrates what i mean. hope you dont mind.anyway when gap jumping i noticed most people jump from the very edge.where as.also sorry for giving you a beard.i would jump from where the arrow is. sorta like roll a bit and jump but because of this i cant get big gaps.i have been practising it but i just fall of edge when i jump and dont get no where.any help? Edited March 23, 2006 by Synergy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobnobs Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I've also been trying to change my technique to go from the edge. I think its more important to do a little hop and really push downwards before you gap, as it makes you spring forwards more. Look for onzaboymarks tutorial as i found that pretty helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Think you've got the beard the wrong colour...If you're too near the edge, when you power off, the wheel drops into the gap. Rather like if you're on a rail and not placed right. I think it just takes practice, getting to know exactly where your wheel is and exactly when to hop up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOTTY___ Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 What i do its just boon till i get in the correct postion keeping one eye on the place i think will be correct. Wait till you can start to feel your tyer crease a tiny amount. Then sorta one big hop on the edge and kick like a b*****d using the tyer compression and my kick power to propell me.Hope ive helped...Craig... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 use the exact same technique you use fir gapping from rails... put pressure back on the tyre an use the rebound to throw you over the gap as well as using all the power you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIX Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I was about to say, as bucky has. Just go out and do gaps on rails. Because when you gap off rails you have no choice but to go off the edge. You will soon learn to feel where your wheel is in regards to the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 cheers guys but i havent started doing rails gaps yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Start today!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIX Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Its ok buddy, doesnt have to be rails. Something narrow will do, like those little triangular wooden fences. Just find yourself something narrow and low down and get practising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 cheers guys and that triangle fence was good alternative ill practice once snoow gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIX Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Oh and dont forget to preload your back brake. Very important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Oh and dont forget to preload your back brake. Very important.lost me now pre-load? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiffnips Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Get your back hub over the corner pre-load and kick works for me.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIX Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Preload = Engage your hub and push your pedals hard against the brake so that when you release the brake, all your power is applied in one single motion rather than slower. Sometimes if your not preloading you will roll slightly and this may be the reason you are having trouble going off edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiffnips Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) Preload = Engage your hub and push your pedals hard against the brake so that when you release the brake, all your power is applied in one single motion rather than slower. Sometimes if your not preloading you will roll slightly and this may be the reason you are having trouble going off edges.Gives you a nice short sharp kick. also before you kick push your tyre onto the wall so you get alot of bounce when you take off. Edited March 23, 2006 by stiffnips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squince Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 sorry for using this picture (who evers it is) but it demonstrates what i mean. hope you dont mind.anyway when gap jumping i noticed most people jump from the very edge.where as.also sorry for giving you a beard.i would jump from where the arrow is. sorta like roll a bit and jump but because of this i cant get big gaps.i have been practising it but i just fall of edge when i jump and dont get no where.any help?I gap from the very edge aswell. you tend to get alot moe compression equals you go further Thats my view on it anyway.I try even more to gap of the edge on big drop gaps becuase of the following...Notice how Joe Eyre isnt gapping of the edge..Notice how i am gapping of the edge..Whos more likely to wheelspin?and possibly break bones?cheers andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexymike Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) sorry for using this picture (who evers it is) but it demonstrates what i mean. hope you dont mind.anyway when gap jumping i noticed most people jump from the very edge.where as.also sorry for giving you a beard.i would jump from where the arrow is. sorta like roll a bit and jump but because of this i cant get big gaps.i have been practising it but i just fall of edge when i jump and dont get no where.any help?Woot my pics, thats to front wheel btm, but when i gap i dont do none of this pinch stuff, i gap about half a foot from the edge.DAMMIT!sorry tis davetrialssowwie mgay Edited March 23, 2006 by sexymike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I tried to learn from day one pinchgaps, just makes life easier and more cofortable when it comes to rails Ill ive found is pause hop till your tyres kinda on the edge, then a preety fair sized boon will fit you on the corner perfect, then kick, and push upwards, taking the bike with you.Try that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Drewery Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Basically as the others have said, just preload downwards and backwards hard whilst the tyre is on the edge, so it gives you the spring and correct body movement to get across the gap. If you do this you should notice a big improvement in your gaps straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 (edited) I also have problems with my gapping, I can't do over 6ft without being really, rim dentingly harsh, and i am on just over 7ft when i go for my record length gaps when i get home i have to use the adjustable spanner to straighten out the dents, and this is with a ronnie!EDIT:Its just pissing me off really, and i just can't get them working well, im smooth at rolling gaps, but not staticall harsh gaps are from my static gaps Edited March 23, 2006 by ash-kennard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 start small and work on smoothness?i can't seem to go any bigger than 7ft, but i can do it pretty smoothly.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 thats the thing, i can't. im smooth till 6ft, then it just goes shit. if i try to be smooth i don't get anywhere, but if im harsh i go further, but its nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavyn. Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 you could try hopping right to the edge then taking a small hop backwards which will lower your front wheel and not make you to far away from the edge. works for me Gavyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sembo_trials Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 use the exact same technique you use fir gapping from rails... put pressure back on the tyre an use the rebound to throw you over the gap as well as using all the power you can.that was quite helpful to me actualy, i just kick which is very wrong cos i get no-where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 thats the thing, i can't. im smooth till 6ft, then it just goes shit. if i try to be smooth i don't get anywhere, but if im harsh i go further, but its nasty.Just keep practicing dude, u see me gaping in Pompey last saturday, twas like utterly butterly smooooooth As to the tips on gapping from the edge, it does take quite abit of practice to make sure u know where exactly to take off from, as if u are to close to the edge u will just roll off, and too far back from the ledge and the idea of using the preasure in the tyre to help with the gap is lost......So just keep practicing, it will come with time Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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