Ok Sideways Upping Vs Frontwards Upping

[PaRtZ]

For each of these incidences, assume the obstacle is at a height you are comfortable with. Not something easy, something you can do consistently but not something that you'd push yourself to get.

what would you do?

I personally try to sidehop as much as I can because im more comfortable with it. Even to thin stuff. So whats the common trend in trials - sidehop or pedal up/tap/hook etc?

[Ali C]

forwards for the win!

[Class Clown]

same as you matt i like to side hop up think it easyer and im shit haha

Pimp

[Waddy]

forwards for the win!

[PaRtZ]

i can see the benefits of forwards but i just cant grasp the ability to do it lol. plus ive found sidehops can be done on shelf like obstacles so you dont need a run up of any sort

[Bionic Balls]

thats assuming i can sidehop it! I can get up higher going forwards...like most people i thinks..

[MOSH]

I think people prefer forwards cause the momentum gained can get you up quite easy if done right. I personally prefer the sidehop its more controlled, however when I do a good tap it really boosts you up the wall with minimal effort. Its just a case of getting that "RIGHT" tap which can be a bit tricky. Josh..

[N.Wood]

Forwards, i can't sidehop for shit.

[Danny Kearns]

The obstacle is a large concrete block, loads of run up, lots of landing. What is your preffered method to get up it?

Sideways (sidehop)

Forwards (pedal up, tap, hook, up to front etc)

You have the same concrete block but only enough run up for 1 full pedal rotation. What is your preffered method?

Sideways (sidehop)

Forwards (pedal up, tap, hook, up to front etc)

Instead of the concrete block, you now have a wall which is 12" wide. You have unlimited smooth run-up. What is you preffered method?

Sideways (sidehop)

Forwards (pedal up, tap, hook, up to front etc)

You have the same 12" wide wall, but only enough run-up for 1 full pedal rotation. What is your preffered method?

Sideways (sidehop)

Forwards (pedal up, tap, hook, up to front etc)

Danny.

[Krisboats]

Forwards, i can't sidehop for shit.

same, forwards for all of them

[PaRtZ]

thats assuming i can sidehop it! I can get up higher going forwards...like most people i thinks..

im the opposite. on a good day that is. On an average day i can sidehop just under a foot higher than a pedal up Im much more consistant with them too, which is why I prefer to do them because ill know if I can make it or not. With a pedal up its mostly luck at the moment...

[Cap]

i'd look for some form of stool then dab up it

[boon racoon]

i couldn't vote there wasn't an option for "around in at least 2 circles then probably end up back the same side you came from"

[T.McMillan]

Forwards all the way

[JT!]

forwards for the win!

But that's just becuase i can't sidehop.

[omgnoseat]

Forward when I got a good run up, like the feeling for frontal moves way better

I find sidehops alot scarier aswell, might be because I sidehop to my front foot

[Fat-White-Boy]

you left out the "get of your bike, climb the wall by hand, pick up your bike and pose for a photo pretending your that good" option

[Muel]

Forwards, i can't sidehop for shit.

[Deonn h]

Probly prefere to wheelyhop straight to front wheel then swap.There isnt an option if you like them just the same..

[TrashZen]

Forward all the way

Only side hop if its' not rollable...

[Ash-Kennard]

i answered forwards for all of them.

[poopipe]

Forwards, i can't sidehop for shit.

me too

[Simpson]

i answered forwards for all of them.

Same as everyone else, i dont like the feel of sidehopping so dont really work hard on them.....

[Krisboats]

1 full rotation is plenty of room to get in with a preload hop then upping it to front. Easier than this sidehop malarky anyway.

[Tommy d]

Forwards, i can't sidehop for shit.

That.

And a healthy dose of

i couldn't vote there wasn't an option for "around in at least 2 circles then probably end up back the same side you came from"