How-To Send Jumps and Drops Draft

Contrary to popular belief there is more to jumping than just riding fast and pulling up. It's a fundamental skill that comes in handy even if you’re not planning on ever sending Fest Series sized jumps. The average trail offering countless opportunities to "send it", whether it's over perfectly manicured jumps or sketchy gaps over roots and rocks the same basic body movements are required. These basic movements known as pumping can be learnt without even leaving the ground. Pumping is a great way to get relaxed on the bike and build your confidence.

A lack of confidence is often one of the biggest barriers to progressing your jumping skills and hitting new jump lines for the first time is daunting for a lot of riders. However like everything, practice makes perfect. To help, we’ve curated a selection of how-to videos starting from the basic pumping movements required to harness your kinetic energy to more advanced airborne manoeuvre.

Just remember when you are ready to leave the ground, start small and only progress onto larger more risky jumps one you're confident in your abilities. Have a safe flight.

The Basics - Pumping

"Before you learn how to jump, you've got to learn how to pump" Phil Kmetz

Hops and Drops

The ability to independently manipulate your front and rear wheel will save you from going OTB on a drop and help you stick those landings.

Getting Airborne

When you start feeling comfortable moving your body around on the bike it's time to get airborne. Fabien Barel breaks down the movements and how to approach different styles of jumps.

Going Big

Once you've nailed the fundamentals you can start building up your confidence on larger jumps. Tabletops are ideal for practicing because like a lawyer they'll protect you from a case.