You’re pelting along your favourite trail at full speed, only you know that around that corner is the steep drop-off that’ll brain you unless you slow down. Wouldn’t it be great if you could keep going?
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While you may not choose to launch from drop-offs all the time, learning how to do so is a very good idea because there will be occasions when you’re faced with one and won’t have time to slow down. You’ll also be able to leave your mates for dead…
More often than not, there will be something you can use to land on that’s sloping away from you; this will help reduce the impact to both you and your bike. Wherever possible, scope out a suitable landing spot that resembles a landing ramp. Even the smallest of transitions, like a rock or bank, can be used.
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Beginners should look for something to roll off at first, but as you get better you should try bigger drop-offs that can only be dropped.
Step-by-step guide to airing drop offs
1. Approach
This is the edge of the drop. If it makes it easier for you, make a mark on the ground where you’d ideally want to take off, then try to aim for this on your approach to the edge. Have your preferred foot forward and be ready to shift your body weight back as you pull up.
2. Take-off
3. Levelling out
4. Spot the landing
5. Landing gear down
Drop-off basics and top tips for mastering them
1. Tech and prep
2. Where to learn
3. Back to basics
4. 'Place' the rear wheel
5. It’s all in the mind
6. Progressing your skills
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