I'm not afraid of jumping I'm afraid of missing the landing and hitting a I.E.D then exploding

@ryanmiller9713

5 жыл бұрын

If you're afraid of crashing due to a jump, then yes, you are in fact afraid of jumping that specific jump because you think if you jump it you're going to crash

@somekindofphoenix7581

5 жыл бұрын

Just gonna edit every one of my messages on KZread

@browngaddyoutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

haha

@EverythingisFire

4 жыл бұрын

Those MX tracks in Afghanistan are no joke 😁

@rkjlejg8909

4 жыл бұрын

@@EverythingisFire hahaha

It’s the hardest thing trying to get your confidence back after a nasty crash

@w31slayking

3 жыл бұрын

I feel you. Broke my back and tore my shoulder. Definitely nervous but excited to finally be back on it.

@04lopezz

2 жыл бұрын

Dude same it’s been about 4 years since my crash but fuck I hesitate so much..

as my private pilot instructor used to say "it's not the take-off you should worry about, it's the landing" :) BTW some fear is good, it protects you.

@waynehearst317

2 жыл бұрын

kinda like saying i'm not afraid of heights, i'm afraid of widths. Fear is much different then panic...it's the panic that usually gets people.

Thanks for the tip! 39 yr old beginner, hit my first rhythm section this weekend... can’t explain the feeling!

@Johnny_Hopper

5 жыл бұрын

C Pittman best drug I have ever experienced. Keep it up and don’t hesitate to ask for help. That’s why I made my channel.

Thanks for breaking it down, I am a novice vet rider and I really struggle making that commitment to go for it

@ridered7262

5 жыл бұрын

I hear that, I had just commented that I'm a vet rider myself and finally hit a jump at s local track I had been fearing but once I did man my confidence shot up there. Best of luck, Be safe!

@theravedaddy

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah im 58, started riding again after 34 years off! Busted 3 ribs on the 1st ride chasing the pros and then did another 1 trying to send it like i did when i gave up sending it 34 years ago cos it hurt... ......hurts a lot longer now!

@ridered7262

5 жыл бұрын

@@theravedaddy I hear you, Yep it takes longer getting off the couch for sure.

Used to love hitting huge jumps till I come off a few times and being knocked out and breaking my arm took a lot of my confidence away

@benfarr6049

5 жыл бұрын

Same here, I came up short on a 80 ft double and broke my wrist 10 years ago. Bought A new bike recently went to the track and couldnt find my balls, I realized I lost them on that 80 ft jump and new ones havent grown back.

@arromine6091

4 жыл бұрын

That's exactly why professionals have mental coaches now. you could try to find some mental coaching videos online and follow them to aid in overcoming fears and building your confidence back up

@BlackoutShifty

4 жыл бұрын

Paddy I broke my back in 3 places on my bike at the end of the season, just got cleared to ride again; should be back to jumping in time for the summer.. kind of nervous to see the mental effects next time I’m at the track :/

@cyclick_games9483

4 жыл бұрын

2 years ago ... I was in a race, I got the holeshot but in the first jump I fell off the bike, everyone who came after me passed me and one of them hit me with the bike footrest on my head , leaving me unconscious for a few hours, a month after the championship started and we had to go to train, everything was perfect, but of course, I was afraid of falling and that something would happen ... in the last training heat I fell, and lasted 1 minute without being able to breathe, then I just got sleepy and fell asleep, when I woke up I was off the track and they told me that I was like dead, that I didn't breathe or had any signs of life, after that my dad was so scared about everything that happened... we decided that we were going to leave the races... 2 years later, today my father called me and said he was going to buy a 2019 kx100 so that I could race again and the emotion I felt at that time was... something inexplicable, something incredible... Well that was my story... nothing more to say

@sqlb3rn

3 жыл бұрын

Yea now I just do little jumps and little wheelies. Maybe it's a confidence thing, but for my purposes the risk of huge air and pushing the limits is not worth the reward. I don't race, I just ride bikes for fun, and going to the hospital is the last thing I want.

Great tips! I'll hit a 20-40ft tabletop all day but will roll a 5 ft gap double.. I'm talking pit bikes 🤦‍♂️

@TimeAttack90

4 жыл бұрын

Jayclem84 if I find you on another video 😂😂😂

@lathenhornback003

4 жыл бұрын

just don’t be a pussy nothing bad can happen and you have to know nothing bad can happen because if you’re content somethings gonna happen most likely it will happen

@GreatnessAwaiting

3 жыл бұрын

Jayclem84 Ik same

@damianmlamb

3 жыл бұрын

JUST SEND IT!

@kid_withabike7920

3 жыл бұрын

That’s me one anything. MTB, moto, rc, just anything

The two seconds you lose by not jumping the “big double”, will save six months of recovery from a fractured bone. That’s a vets mentality when you have a mortgage, a job, other hobbies...etc.

@dalepetersen6533

4 жыл бұрын

Lance Manion you got that right lance!! I remind myself of that every time I go riding!

@smith8124

4 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry, did you think racing motocross is “safe”? Quit being a god damn pussy and go play checkers if you prefer something low risk lol So absurd

@smith8124

4 жыл бұрын

Like jesus, do you know how much we hate you? You literally make being on the track soooo unsafe to ride around you. Just hang it up

@the2strokepotato17

4 жыл бұрын

@@smith8124 isn't that the idea of running groups though? Stick the fast experts together so they can all tare about without having to worry about having a pleg in the way. Stick all beginners or casual riders in a Novice group where no one is hitting the big doubles or massive jumps. That way everyone can go at their own pace whether that be 1st or 2nd gear plodding in a Novice group or 5th gear pinned clearing every jump in experts. The biggest idiots though are when either slow people go with the fast people and get in the way just so they can say they ride with the experts or when fast people ride with the beginners just so they can be the fastest. Its better to have people riding to their ability. Theres no point calling someone a pussy, pushing then beyond their limits, having them break their neck and then the local track closes down because people keep fucking themselves there... No one jumps on a mx bike thinking its safe. Its just weighing up whats the better idea. A) Going home after a fun days riding with the plan to go out again and improve your riding the following weekend. B) Sending it on the big ass jump knowing you can't land it, potentially breaking your spine or femur and never riding again all for a practice day.

@jasonpearson4983

4 жыл бұрын

And that's why no one knows your name. And no one will remember you for being a scared wimp...

Hay man I didn't have any fear at all Until I saw my front wheel hit the back of the landing, now I have fear

One of the many areas I struggle in, so great stuff, man. I fight the mental demons too often, and times now I don’t even jump things that are easily doable just to avoid that battle. I never even practiced jumping off the side in all my years of riding, and listening to you the other day when we all dropped by was super helpful. Keep up the great work! 👍🏼

I’m 27. Been riding for 10 years now. Never anything bigger than a Honda 90 though. Then I traded it straight across for a cr250. It’s been 2 months now and I’m starting to get the hang of things with the help of videos like this and a lot of practicing. Dirt bikes are sick

48 years old! Just got another dirt bike after 25 years of not riding! I tell myself I can hit that shit then when I get to the jump I roll over it but I still have fun telling myself I can do it.

@gdv4612

5 жыл бұрын

How about 62 my friend. have not ridden for 36 yr got on a 2014 yz250 smoker and I was shredding after 5 min. The jumps, now that's a different story have to work slowly on that.

Good tips! I'd like to add another. Fear is mental when you just think about an obstacle, jump etc you tend to psych yourself out. I find that if I "Literally" talk to myself (if my helmet was wired you'd hear me talking) as I approach a section and through the jump, it gets me over the jump vs psyching myself out. When I say talking I mean giving myself directions as to hitting my marks as I approach and execute the jump. This builds my confidence and once I've done it a few times I no longer need to talk through it.

Really a great video from an angle not too many people think about or consider in their training. Nicely Done 👍

Just came across your vids, Very nice tutorial. It is crazy how it really is a mind game and it's all about confidence. I have been racing on and off since 1995, So I am a old fart vet rider but still it feels great to hit a jump you have been scared to hit and finally clear it. That happened to me a couple weeks ago at a local track and once I hit the jump my confidence took off and it had been a while since I had that feeling. Thanks for the great vids keep up the great work!

Hello. I'm a ex motocrosser from the early to mid 80's. I took a very long vacation from bikes from joining the military to raising a family. I've been back for 2 yrs. Just now really got going. I'm 51 now and do a lot of enduro style trail riding. I agree with the comment about fear. My mind says your 21 and my body says no your not. I like to go balls to the wall but my question is how do find the mind over body compromise. I fell young and young at heart. Thank you

@JamesLewis-nt2zz

4 жыл бұрын

@Pat Taylor awesome. I'm fixing to get another husqvarna 250.

@JamesLewis-nt2zz

4 жыл бұрын

@Pat Taylor I have a 2018 Husqvarna FE 250. Rebuilding my 1986 KTM 125.

Hey Johnny, nice breakdown of the process, I've been racing for 40 years, you will lose some confidence in your ability after a few get offs but you should always believe in your abilities. And you are always learning as a rider even after thousands of motos. When things click there isn't a better feeling. Great advice for anyone and a nice refresher for those of us that may have forgotten. A+++

Great video! Love your take on switching the perspective! Good to do in life too!

Hell yeah! What an awesome video! I never once would have thought about jumping to the side of the gap. What an elegant solution. I'm always super scared and always wish I had someone to follow to know what speed I'll need.

Flying through the air is a time to rest and relax, but I freak out over the take off and immediately switch to panic mode while anticipating the landing? Something about watching the imaging screen of your shoulder socket being manipulated back into place by the surgeon while tripping on a epidural anesthetic has been hard to unsee..

I am so freakin excited. I bought a new bike and gotta go on vacation for a week tomorrow, plenty of time to watch all your vids and figure out how to ride smoothly and confidently. :D

This goes to Terry I'm learning at 56yrs thanks for the confedance boost I was starting to think that I was too old and yes great video

Man, this video helps. I’m 22 and I’d say I’m an alright rider.... IF I can get comfortable. I still seem to get caught in that fear when looking at the face of a jump on certain tracks. Thanks man!

great video, your points are on point.

As a huge chicken, that did eventually do all the jumps, I can attest that Johnny is giving some great advice on the mental aspects of this. My biggest injury I ever had was from pushing on and trying a section I'd already failed at too many times. I should have saved it for another day, and I knew that, but I didn't.

Great advice on the five attempts rule, Im 48 and got back into racing after a long hiatus and couldn't believe how steep the jumps now we're at the local pro-national style practice tracks. They require 3rd gear pinned on my 350sxf to clear which was intimidating at first but the best decision I made was not to relive past glory on my first few times back and build confidence. Also watching the fast guys when they blow by you on the obstacles you're trying to figure out is useful because you see in real-time the commitment needed to safely negotiate some of that big or technical stuff.

Great video man, that was really encouraging. Really a great help for us beginners! Tnx dude!

Thank you so much for this. As im 41 just getting back into riding and determined to jump. This def helped. Will impliment this this coming weekened

Great vid I like the jumping to the side to size up the jump, next time out I'm practicing this cause jumps are my week point

This is really good advice for any obstacle really. Even hills.

This is so exactly right it could not be more right. It also works that way with everything in life.

Pretty good ideas here, I gotta give this video a thumbs up

Huge applause on this video! My son and I watched several times due to the fact he is very intimidated with the large jumps. 👏👏👏👏👏

The all day phyche out. Yep. You can wait all day, watch other riders just don't make run after run at it only to shut it down. Its also important to watch another rider on the same size bike jump it if you are having any doubts. Also a tow works good whether you follow strait over it behind or shut it down and watch the flight path of the rider in front then hit it next lap. Love the videos.

Great explanation.. Like your vids a lot. Keep doing and riding!

Such a great tip to hit it at an angle for judging distance. Never thought of that! Thanks!

This is so true, it’s funny I run into this video last week was my first week of motocross on my bike. I’m hitting some of the jumps at the local track pretty well, i use my first 10 laps to get myself in the groove then after that it’s a semi hard lap then go time from there. You’re definitely correct on if you aren’t feeling it then stop I found that out the hard way when I was a little boy now that I’m older if it doesn’t feel right save it for another day! It’s most definitely great tips you’re speaking because it’ll help plenty of riders who are looking to get better!!!

I love that..... "Fear Is An Illusion". 11.8 inches of travel says so,....I learned on 3 1/2" (rear) 4" (front). The KX I have present day was made ready for this, the lead up on my part is still at this stage until I get back out there,...Thanks for the validation, seems I`m on the right page thinking it through like you show here. Very good to know and very important,....the psychological launching pad. Love It! (subbed)

Dude thank you so much I've only been riding for 5 months and this has helped a lot !!

This is the best "how to jump" on KZread. It's about us, not Johnny. Thank you Johnny. 😊

best tips ive seen are on your channel. keep them coming.

I hope you make many more vids on different techniques as your perception of how the mind worx is spot on . 🤔eg if you don’t get 5 times don’t keep going .👌

I don't even ride dirt bikes but I enjoyed the video ! you are a good teacher man, just subbed ! when I was learning to wheelie on the streets the fear was the main thing holding me back but once you conquer it its the best feeling in the world !

@Johnny_Hopper

4 жыл бұрын

boolin julian BRAAP

@cavemanproductionsXD

4 жыл бұрын

@@Johnny_Hopper everydayyyyyy

great videos man! spot on tips my dude!

@Johnny_Hopper

5 жыл бұрын

todd bannister keep it up bro let’s see you in the night show! You got it.

great advice. Starts and ends in the mind.

This is great info. Keep it up.

Like your input on these videos. Hope to gain Good progress watching You 👍💯 Thank You

Thanks for the video.. just did doubles twice yesterday and this helped me on my confidence..💪💪

Like how you explained the mental aspect good stuff!

Really cool video! Thank you for the tips

Get over the triple trees, elbows up, balls of feet on pegs, take a deep breath, grab a hand full and spout "freedom" as you sail over the entire section/obstacle! If things are clear off to one side or the other, just land there first, if you aren't confident in what's going on. Before long you'll KNOW that you can do it. You'll dream it, and then wake up ready to do it. The desire will override the fear and excitement will be there result. Also, keeping a slightly nose high attitude (front wheel, that is) will be better, if you come up a bit short. But the real fix is to just go faster! I always hear beginners letting off the gas, right before they hit a jump.. and i always see them riding too far back on the seat or feet too far forward on the pegs. All are the exact opposite of what should be happening.

Wish I'd have had this video 27 years ago. Great advice!

Great video and track. Reminds me of the one in Colorado Springs I was at I think it was called Rampark.

Cool vid. Thanks bro! Were are you riding at?

Excellent vid! I remember the feeling of landing my first double on my cr250 the 1999 model where Honda switched to aluminum frame! Felt great and gave me huge confidence! This vid explains perfectly how to work up to the big stuff! 🤙🤙

Definitely like this intro the most!

It's just beyond the fear! My good buddy Rick Allen (RIP) would say this to me if I was in a rut.

Hey man can you do a video on different types of jump faces (steep, gradual, etc) and how to navigate those?

Good video bro....I used your turn like pro technique last week and helped immensely.

@Johnny_Hopper

5 жыл бұрын

monkeydad22 awesome. Appreciate the feedback

Your 100% right great video.

Side jumping and jumping to flat is what I always do on smaller doubles and triples. If you know how to land (central position, aggressive, on the throttle) is it AMAZING how far you can jump to flat safely on a properly set up modern bike.

@gdot6406

2 жыл бұрын

This makes a lot of sense 🙌🏼

@shooter7a

2 жыл бұрын

@@gdot6406 it is a lot safer to OJ and work it back on smaller doubles and triples than it is to come up short.

Thanks, gonna use these next time. I was in a spinal surgery in June and after that I have not been comfortable hitting the jumps like I would like to. This leaves me totally frustrated after training. So annoying.

Great video! Thanks. Subbed 👍

Speed check off your mate who is clearing it! I've dragged heaps of my friends over jumps by saying follow me 🤣😉

@motonut4503

5 жыл бұрын

That's how I do every jump lol

@UKMXS

5 жыл бұрын

@@motonut4503 Works every time.

@carterguard8422

5 жыл бұрын

BT but what if I don’t have friends, and I’m at a privet park, this is why I can only clear 1 jump

@carterguard8422

5 жыл бұрын

I can clear 2 now

@BM205

4 жыл бұрын

@@carterguard8422 Man I know this is easier said than done but keep goin for it!

Great advice!!!

Thank you for this video finally a video that shows you step by step

@Johnny_Hopper

5 жыл бұрын

#1 guido I’ll be making more stay tuned!

@davrodrawvro8285

3 жыл бұрын

@@Johnny_Hopper what gear is the best to hit that kind of jump, thanks

Nice. Keep up the good work...

You are 100% correct do in five try's or try another day. I have riders follow me over jumps this way they have the correct speed. And I always tell them to look where they want to land.

@TheMaster5150

5 жыл бұрын

A lot of jumps, you can't see the landing till you're at the top of the face...

this is great.. thanks

Fantastic how to!!!👍🏻

Dude. Nice. Other than being informative you might have some game in the film world. Keep it up thanks again

Requesting a rutted corner video 🤙🏼

Great video mate Thanks

This was a great help after an old man trying to get in the saddle. I had a guy land in my back in the last race I was in, 1986, Ya, I am that old. Heard him laughing at me, I got up, picked his bike up and threw it off the track. Last time I jumped anything over 2' tall (on purpose). Got a deal on an 06 YZ250 w/Gorr 295 kit in pristine condition, going to give it a try again.

The biggest issue I see with trail riders or new riders working on jumps is they lean too far back and lock their arms straight as they go up the face (front end high). You want to remain neutral on the bike (helmet over the bars) all the way up the jump face and the bike will feel light in the air. Like Johnny says, lean into it. Not away. Helmet over the handlebars at all times is the best tip to give new riders, that's the neutral balance point of the bike whether you're turning or jumping. My trainer always called the bar pad 'the office'. Always stay in your office!! Nice vid Johnny!

Great breakdown.

waiting for that jumping techniques tutorial as I have problem with staying with the bike in mid air :)

Thanks legend. Cheers from brazil

Hey dude great tips. Just need to know how hard i need to hold on to the bars and throttle. Im afraid soon as i get air ill twist the throttle to the max... any tips on that?

Loved the video! Helped me jump right beside someone

Good one my man mx vet from S.A. next how to scrub we get very windy days here I cut into the wind well sometimes if you don't whatch the flags get blown of the down slope is a whip the bike as s out side same as a scrub don't think so maybe scared to let it go flat never ever figured it out I'm 60 can't get the 💡 concept of scrubbing

its nice video. i love it!! thanks for the video..

i hit my first 60 footer thanks to his video. THANK YOU!!!

@gdot6406

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats, bro! How was it?Did you hit it on your first try?

@AmethystZJ

2 жыл бұрын

@@gdot6406 yeah scared myself on the second try tho

I been riding since I was 7, but always bush riding, I feel jumping Is a skill best learned when young and I only rode MX tracks a handful of times, I can do small jumps to flat but I did try a double once which didn't go too bad but the landing was rough and just felt like I had no control over the bike while in the air and definitely wasn't able to push the front end down..

Big help. 👌 thanks bro

@Johnny_Hopper

5 жыл бұрын

Anthony Peabody stay tuned more tutorials inbound

Any chance of doing a video on set up and approach hitting very large steep SX jumps

I’m going to the track this weekend and I’m pretty confident on my bike but haven’t jumped yet and am pretty nervous to jump but I really wanna get good at this so I need to do this I love bikes to much not to

Thank you

Could we get a video on how to get started trying to whip and get the bike moving in the air for beginners? That seems like something ive been struggling with.

I have a 2017 husqvarna 450 FX I race hare scrambles with lots of breaking bumps & some 4'x40' doubles. What rear spring & fork spring/pressure do you recommend? Height 5'9" weight 150. Thanks

How do you know what gear to use? Me and my son are sharing a. Bike right now 2020 yz250f he’s about 5’11@150lbs I’m 5’9 @ 250 so I know theirs a difference between him and me.

When the back end steps out the right in a jump what way do u turn bars to correct it

Please. Tips on casing a jump. And over jumping a jump.... or what to do if facing either situation.... landing back wheel first ...!

Timing and speed is the secret I could bring myself to hit a ramp or big super cross hit . Scared of surgery

As a new rider(started riding track 6 months ago) I am mainly afraid of blind jumps but other than that I’m fine, I think anxiety really gets to me on those jumps

Good tips!

Any tips how to deal with deep ruts onto the face of a jump on sand tracks? How to practise going straight on basically

can anyone please tell me what the song is at the beginning of this clip? something about "i wont freaking move" thanks comments.

Would you advise practicing a section or a turn over and over again until you really have it down? Or do you recommend just riding the track and keeping the flow going picking up obstacles as you go along?

Do a wheelie tutorial including covering your rear brake Johnny 👍