What jumping mistakes do you make?

@englishsupaman9459

5 жыл бұрын

Global Mountain Bike Network definitely dead sailor

@z33tanner

5 жыл бұрын

Landing rear wheel first, bmx habits. Landed to flat over jumping a vertical landing last time out 🤙

@th_js

5 жыл бұрын

Getting my rear wheel too high

@alexf5995

5 жыл бұрын

Not lifting up my back wheel enough

@benrichardson9526

5 жыл бұрын

All of them... if I try to jump I pull up to much, or use legs and lift bike into me. On the rare occasion my technique is slightly better I dead sailor in the air. I case the majority of things I try to jump. Thanks for the tips. I need to find a decent trail with a decent jump like this to learn on

Cant believe how much air you get from that small jump

@edenmclaren5410

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know

@edineagu1884

5 жыл бұрын

is because he is having a long travel fork and the shock absorber

@patalinghugjosephmarkkent6082

5 жыл бұрын

@@edineagu1884 that really wrong. Short travel or long travel forks doesnt matter, in fact, long travel fork is so hard in jumps like this, that why they prefer short travel forks for dj bikes. Back to the point, all he is doing is bunny hop. Hes maximizing the lip of the jump + bunny hop = good air

@charless3816

5 жыл бұрын

@@edineagu1884 its His Skill, Not the Bike, I Bet He Can Even Jump Like That using A 26Er HardTail

@MrOliver1312

5 жыл бұрын

Shows it's in the technique

Can we talk about how perfectly he's matching his bike

@WillG_MTB

4 жыл бұрын

yes

@bilbo3474

3 жыл бұрын

Um this is a hostile reply on a perfectly normal comment.

@nicholasquintero1080

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah his legs look like his front forks

@Desperado070

4 күн бұрын

Is he driving a bike? I thought the bike was driving him... 😂

This is late but let’s appreciate that he shows every mistake himself including the dead sailor now that takes some balls

@Southernrefinish88

4 жыл бұрын

The dead sailor I've done that as a kid way too many times.

@_the_low_gold_gamer_2501

4 жыл бұрын

luis chacon I still some times do it when I’m about to crash

@bobbyhempel1513

3 жыл бұрын

@@Southernrefinish88 I still do it but now I've learned to turn it into a whip.

@simonboteroaristizabal687

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you indirectly calling me ballsy @Oceanwaterr :)

I pulled a “dead sailor” a couple days ago on a jump I’ve been building all winter 😂

@BassSwirls

5 жыл бұрын

It's your jump...you can dead sailor it as much as you like 🤙🏻

@Danstheman1357

4 жыл бұрын

I pulled a dead sailor a couple days ago. I crashed lol

@davidly8059

4 жыл бұрын

I pull a dead sailor sometimes

@Ryansnowmtnsalt

4 жыл бұрын

My shoulders got ice on it right now from my last dead sailor😂

@RTHines

4 жыл бұрын

sammmeee

Dead sailor is the worst!

@notachance8887

5 жыл бұрын

Dead sailor made me lol

Seriously, I love that you explained this on a small roller/gap, not some big Whistler-style monster! Much more relatable and useful for novices like me. Thanks Blake!!

Holy Crap, I'm a Dead Sailor! I may be the only person capable of bunny hopping and landing on my side.

@robertchapman5260

4 жыл бұрын

I can confirm it's not just you!

@KitchenFSink

4 жыл бұрын

I tend to stiffen up when I don't do anything or when just pull with my arms. When I pump the transition and do kind of a half-bunnyhop my flight is always controled. Just don't pull on the bars and don't just let the bike.

Getting back into trails on my 26er hardtail is making me a jumping addict. I'm itching to go to a bike park now! GMBN is the best.

@Romario_euceda

3 жыл бұрын

I love your car

@z33tanner

3 жыл бұрын

@@Romario_euceda Thank you! I post a lot of me drifting it on my instagram @z33_tanner

@maddog4390

2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get back on the bike

Your boy has some mad skills. His ability to effortlessly show us the mistakes we make is pretty amazing. Thanks Blake!!

just the video I needed, thanks blake, I will put this to practice tomorrow.

@BlakeSamson8

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome dude. Send it

@Shrimp-ov8jz

5 жыл бұрын

Rob Amick tell us how it goes

@robamick126

5 жыл бұрын

@@Shrimp-ov8jz I've had to cancel due to weather :(

Let’s be honest, you know how to jump and you’ve already seen this video but you saw Blake and you clicked.

You explain things so eloquently. Just makes perfect sense when you imagine the physics of things. Thanks bud!

Great vid Blake- jumped my first 12ft Gap jump yesterday so happy n x3 drop offs 🤟🤟🙌🏻

The Dead Sailor thats happens to me after 7 hours in the bike park.😐

@charlesci7766

4 жыл бұрын

damn,I just did that a week ago. And I probably can't ride for this week for that injury caused by crash

@loamymtb

3 жыл бұрын

@@charlesci7766 Did your injury heal up!?

@charlesci7766

3 жыл бұрын

@@loamymtb i got recovered within one week, nothing too serious, thx for asking❤️

@ryanmakarski8353

3 жыл бұрын

I pulled a “dead sailor” a couple days ago on a jump I’ve been building all winter 😂

Excellent tutorial, a great starting point for doing jumps. Thanks!

I have been waiting for this!

@BlakeSamson8

5 жыл бұрын

I hope it helps you out dude and no sorry to the marriage thing haha

It looks so easy when you do it! I need to practice more.

Blake, you did such an awesome job with this breakdown! Keep up the good work, you guys kill it at keeping things entertaining while still providing valuable info.

Thank you for your videos and helpful hints and tips. You and GMBN have transformed how I ride my mtb. Even changing from clipless to flats and working on getting my jumps bigger and better. You a legend Blake!

I know what to do. It's actually doing it that's hard! I tend to rely too much on pre-loading the suspension. I'd need to take slow motion video of myself to see if I'm getting any weight back.

@southernaccent

5 жыл бұрын

I'm with ya, I thought that was what you were supposed to do for a long time!

@yahiride7578

4 жыл бұрын

Use ur pre-load! Gotta work with it on compression and rebound stroke.

Thanks now hopefully next time I do that jump with out going over the handlebars 👍

Excellent teacher.... Explained in super detail the jumping technique and visuals... You rock! All the best, from Roger.

Thanks for sharing! Very helpful tips! Love the Jersey and the pedals 😜🤙

As someone gaining confidence on a Hardtail attacking small jumps this clip was very helpful. Pulling the handlebars to your waist, maintain straight body through jump and allow the front wheel to drop down and point towards the landing. Nice. Now, once my hand heals from my last stack I can put these tips to practise

I ride there all the time, it’s amazing to see how much height Blake gets. I can clear these gaps (sometimes) but don’t get far off the ground. Will try these tips at the weekend 👍

You guys are my fav mtb you tube channel and riders! Awesome job, really! Many people don’t realize the big effort it takes to put a well explained, not boring and the right length instructional video. Every clip I have seen from you channel has been not only useful, but very entertaining. Thanks so much for the work you put on it.

Blake is so full of energy, always. Great tips!

Exactly what I needed, I've been hitting the jump line at my local trails and have been landing nose heavy every time

I just got a used Giant Vt1 I can't believe how fun MTB I was missing out for sure!

@nickbaldi5198

4 жыл бұрын

Entered the sport last July. Best decision ever!

@Joemama-kx1yp

4 жыл бұрын

Nick Baldi I entered last Christmas, the only problem is that my £400 bike went down to £200 in a year

@bravoswede

3 жыл бұрын

Same here Started last few weeks of last season and been out every possible time this year. Almost as addicting as snowboarding I started that 3 years ago lol. Life starts at 50😂😂😂 Them bikes' a tad more expensive though...

Wow!! What a great video. Focusing in on the most common mistakes then on correct technique with an expert jumper. Cannot get better than that!!! Thank you for this superb video!! Absolutely awesome camera work and sound...great to hear Blake's tires on the trail and then hit the jump!!

Great vid, thank you! Going out to practice my jumping later today 😁

Great vid. Didnt even need your cousin to show you how its done

We’ve been there. Haha One more thing is confidence all throughout. Without it, these techniques will be nothing but a blurry set of words. BTW is that an XTR hub? It’s so silent.

Your videos are the best! Thanks for all the lessons!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO, BLAKE!!!!!!!!! I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A VIDEO LIKE THIS!

Yo Blake, that paint job is looking pretty sick!

@almarikrynauw1362

3 жыл бұрын

What bike is that

@sipz5901

3 жыл бұрын

@@almarikrynauw1362 the canyon torque

Oh damn, just now realized that the "dead sailor" is my problem😅

Great video, just what I needed. Now I know where I'm going wrong, so can look to practice and fix it. Cheers Blake

Always great information from Blake. Thanks man!

Currently I’m alright with small doubles and medium tables but as soon as the takeoffs get steep on slightly bigger tables I go a bit dead sailor

@alexf5995

5 жыл бұрын

Spike Spikus same

@astudentofhistory6520

5 жыл бұрын

You are tensing up out of fear.. relax and be loose

@fintutorials56

5 жыл бұрын

WE are the remnants of the Huwhite Apocalypse easier said than done, it will take time

@fintutorials56

5 жыл бұрын

Karina agree, but it's scary as hell to pump into a steep lip while just starting out, i would recommend just to start on easier jumps

@Candesce

5 жыл бұрын

@@fintutorials56 yeah, that's right, but you can practice pumping into the lip of a jump on smaller jumps too. You know you're doing it right when you start going higher and further than you have before :)

Get that Canyon Torque to Maydena Bike Park Bing Bong.

@BlakeSamson8

5 жыл бұрын

YES PLEASE

Thanks for the tips! I'm pretty sure I make most of those mistakes! Just have to keep practicing!

Blake is the ultime gmbn dude! Thanks bru!

"I'm the captain now." -Dead Sailor

Does this apply for hardtails?

@oppa1x

4 жыл бұрын

Nick Bultman yes

Thank you for making this video. I learned a lot from it.

Love your presentation style. Thank you!

the purple pedals though

@liborbombik2797

5 жыл бұрын

Was just about to say the same thing hahaha

As a 41 yr old getting back in to mountain biking - I make a lot of mistakes. Don't pull up, don't stand, don't explode, tense in the air, panic and doubt myself before hitting the jump. Maybe you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Do you use the same techniques the more vertical the jumps go?

@grimreaper3526

5 жыл бұрын

I believe the type & kind of bike you have plays a role in jumping too....the cheaper bikes that are so much HEAVIER will act differently than an expensive carbon bike, LET ALONE THE SIZE & ANGLE OF THE JUMP YOUR ABOUT TO TAKE.... So many factors will cause many spills.

@SplitRing

5 жыл бұрын

44 year old dog here confirming new tricks are in fact possible! Patience, confidence, and some burlier pads has worked wonders. I also feel simply following folks better (and helpful) than me through tricky sections helps me gauge speed, technique, etc. I completely understand the curse of over-thinking all the info, and am probably due for a healthy crash or 10, but I say the best thing is to keep at it. The pain lasts longer now, but so do the smiles!

@Kai-ze2rb

5 жыл бұрын

48 yo here and the key is to relax and smile more. What you did do for ages can´t be changed in days. As long as you keep your weight on the pedals and stand up slightly through the jump you will progress. At some point you are so good that you can give an over-complicated tutorial ;) Great video BTW - a little bit intimidating though, like rocket science ;) But you can get used to rocket science too, just be patient.

@billc7211

5 жыл бұрын

54 and trying to keep up with my 14 year old son. Lost cause I know, but I’m not giving up

@Jon-rc2yy

5 жыл бұрын

Bill C you sound like my dad lol

One of the best instructional videos I've seen related to biking skills. Many others (also from this channel) assume knowledge not in evidence.

You're awesome Blake! thank you! you're an inspiration and fun to watch!

I completely agree with Blake; jumping is not about speed, but instead technique. A good tip I used is to first know how to bunny hop, as this is an essential technique for jumping. After you can do good bunny hops, try out some small jumps. A good tip is to go too slow for the jump and have to use a bunny hop to clear it. Once you are comfortable, you can move to bigger jumps. Get a friend to drag you in, and once you know the trail speed, you can just fly over every big jump with no effort whatsoever.

Now I know why the call it the Dead Sailor. Is that a heart shape with Neil's name carved into a tree..??

Thanks Blake ! These are super helpful tips - This seems to be what I was missing as I'm trying to improve improve my air time ! Thanks to you and Neil I at least have my bunny hop dialed now !

This video is so full go good info AND super hilarious I am gong to have fun with these tips!!. Thanks Blake and GMBN!!

can I do all of this on a hardtail or does the rear suspension come in to play when achieving these kinds of jumps?

@jakubknioa1159

5 жыл бұрын

u can do it on hardtail. For the start its even better. Hardtail is less forgiving, but its way easier to put rear wheel into the air. I was learning and still learning on hardtail with small (0-0.5 meters) to medium jumps (0.5-3/4 meters). :P

7:13 The landing will be the best sound you'll ever hear apart from a clean roost

So helpful. Awesome dude. Every time I get the the bike I feel better than before.

Great video! I’ll be watching this over and over.

I'm getting a bit better (and thanks for the tips), but every once in awhile the dead sailor sneaks up out of seemingly nowhere and takes control in midair.

@adamconrad5214

4 жыл бұрын

It will always happen once in a while no matter how good you are, more so when you're tired and when you aren't really concentrating. So just concentrate on the technique while coming up to a jump and you should be perfect!

so basically there's a 1 in 7 chance of not completely fucking this up ???

@greysonc3719

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah essentially

thank you so much, i love all the explanaiton!! it time to practice for me now

Watching more vids makes me crave for more on my MTB progressions

I get all that, but Blake, tell me this: How do I get my pedals to stay with my feet. If I feel my pedals leave my feet for even a milisecond, I panic because I imagine landing with my bum on my frame or seat then getting rebounded off - that stiffens me and it makes for sketchy landings.

@willd0g

5 жыл бұрын

Meghan Galanif this is me exactly! That feeling of separation and grip/foot-stability is terrifying

@jakobhp3180

5 жыл бұрын

You need to apply pressure onto your pedals. The problem is that people forget to keep the pressure on the pedal while they are in the air. Only one way - practise!

@huntergibson9359

5 жыл бұрын

you use the scrape technique from a bunnyhop. angle your toes down and push against the bars. It is not nearly as exaggerated as in a bunnyhop but the force pushing against the pedals will keep your feet glued. there are a tonne of bunnyhop tutorials on the site, look at some of them and the feet should make sense.

@RandomUser_online

5 жыл бұрын

Lmaooo this id also my mistake

@JulianoGSF

5 жыл бұрын

Scoop the pedals with yourr feet.

i wonder if i'm gonna loose my teeth while practising this on my hardtail xd

@romantom8101

4 жыл бұрын

get a fullface

Great tips - cheers GMBN team!

Best GMB's video about "how to jump" thanks!

What bike is he using in the video?

@speedytom4

5 жыл бұрын

Would also like to know this please. Also great video!

@maverickbenson3258

5 жыл бұрын

Canyon torque.

@MrLolhazza

5 жыл бұрын

Maverick Benson thanks

@techtastatischtoaster3988

5 жыл бұрын

A lovely Canyon Torque :)

@th_js

5 жыл бұрын

It's a Canyon Torque CF Oops sorry it was already answered

that is a lot of air for a small ramp...

Great video, very informative, also great that it's demo'd on a little jump that most people will feel comfortable with, not some massive ramp that you could break your neck on if you biffed the landing.

Thank you Blake!! Awesome technique!!

I'm the king of dead sailor!

@2403rygar

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. I have had dead sailor landings when I have gone full panic mode.

Who else thought 5:06 was funny 😂

This is good stuff. I might get some air yet! Thanks!

I CAN FINALLY DO IT! Thank you supper helpful!!!

Who is waiting for a mtb giveaway

How long are those forks? They look like they've got more travel than a dual crown 😂

@p199a

5 жыл бұрын

its new Canyon Torque 180mm front 175 rear

@th_js

5 жыл бұрын

180mm

@firstofficerswaney1835

5 жыл бұрын

Equivalent to a dual crown with 180-200

@sethnicholls7861

5 жыл бұрын

Overkill for most trails, but why not if ya can afford it?!?!?

Thanks for this video Blake!!! Your the man!

Most awesome bike lesson thank you!

The only accent I can't figure out, south African?

@leopardgecko4024

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Loxley Zimbabwe

Marry me Blake 😩

@BlakeSamson8

5 жыл бұрын

Aaaaaaaah I'm married already hahaha but thanks hahaha

@kusanagi6937

5 жыл бұрын

Gay?

Still relevant video. Blake you are a legend, entertaining and useful content, always.

I've seen hundred of those, this one just nailed it for me!

Holy crap there are so many mistakes I can make I'm now even more scared to attempt a jump :-(

@approachingfreedom8081

5 жыл бұрын

Just start on something small, if you make these mistakes on a little jump it won't matter most of the time. You'll feel it if something is off but nothing bad will happen because you'll have so little time in the air.

@3DGvisuals

5 жыл бұрын

@@approachingfreedom8081 I'm gutted I waited til my 40s before getting into mountain biking, all those years I could've been developing skills and confidence wasted on a career and family 😁

@approachingfreedom8081

5 жыл бұрын

3DGvisuals haha better late than never man. You’ll be surprised how quickly you get comfortable on jumps if you can find like an hour to practice one day.

Blake can you speak Afrikaans??

@martinvermeulen7936

5 жыл бұрын

Victor Le Roux Snaaks ou

@victorleroux6151

5 жыл бұрын

@@martinvermeulen7936 Hy het in een van sy vorige videos afrikaanse woorde gebruik soos boet so ek wonder maar net.

Very useful. Thanks for the tips ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍

Great Teacher, Great Instructional Video.

Very nice pieces of advice keep it up

Great video guys, thanks a lot

and he gets all that pop and loft on a big cushy free ride bike. incredible. the looks of that Torque have really grown on me. Blake that vid you did on the less ridden trail in Whistler was a masterpiece. brilliant work yet again.

Your channel is the best

Blake, your videos are amazing! keep up the good job! greets from el Salvador.

@TheSupremeXNERD

5 жыл бұрын

Jonah De La Cruz I’m Salvadoran too. I live in NY. How are the trails over there? Must be great with all the volcanos. Sorry Id be speaking to you in Spanish if my Spanish wasn’t so bad lol.

Always fun and informative 🚲😎

Solid video, thanks!

Thank you for this!

I found this very helpful, thanks for sharing :)

@BlakeSamson8

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad dude. Happy practicing

Amazing video. Thanks a lot blake!

Nice explanation, cannot wait to get out and try myself...

very useful, thanks!