Big John Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 I've been riding G-Spot over the last week and, as usual, having an absolute blast. The immaculate trail is always heaps of fun, and a few ups and downs after work on weekdays is a treat.I've been working on my jumping and have progressed to the biggest jumps of the three options and the road gap. The learning curve has been steep! I have read that the trail was built and is maintained by one man and he must be commended for what is an absolute masterpiece, but I kinda wish some of those jumps were tables to help with progression. Which brings me to my real question to the jumping legends amongst you: what is the right way to clear those jumps? I am currently hitting them with a lot of speed and the slightest hop off the lip of the jump. But this method is pretty damn scary because of the speed you carry through the landing. And I wondered whether slower with more hop off the lip would be better but ate dirt trying that... My other major issue is wobbliness in the air - I'm guessing a more stable airtime will come as I practice more and more, but any tips?Either way, after doing about 10 or so runs over the last few days progressed to clear the big jump right at the top and then the road gap which had me screaming with pleasure. Damn it's a good feeling to land on the decline and know you've done it!If your advice would be to just practice, practice, practice - I've already taken it! But any tips on how to approach and master these jumps would be appreciated.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 G spot is fantastic for progression... It's kinda the best spot for it, actually, and even though the jumps are all doubles, all of them are rollable and are safe if they are cased. As for air time - if you pop off the lip more (actually pre load the jump and then release as you hit the face) then you will get more height, and can go further at a lower speed. It takes work though, and proper timing, but with practice you will get better. As for stability in the air - yes, you'll get better with time. But learn how body positioning helps control the bike in the air, first on the small ones and then on the larger ones as you get more proficient with air based manoeuvres. Wobbliness in the air I think is a result of being tensed up. Something that will reduce as you get used to being in the air. Remain relaxed and keep the front wheel going straight n true and you'll be golden.
rudi-h Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 No wonder I can't jump, Its been years an I still haven't found the g-spot. Seriously though, where is this place?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 No wonder I can't jump, Its been years an I still haven't found the g-spot. Seriously though, where is this place?Somerset west. Have a look on Facebook under "G Spot Trail" Mark Gordon's pride and joy, this. Edit. If you still can't find it, then it's forwards, up and around the bend. Circle for a few times and you should witness a bit of a change in the environment.
BarHugger Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 Somerset west. Have a look on Facebook under "G Spot Trail" Mark Gordon's pride and joy, this.Keeping it seriaaaaas and to the point I see.........a mild case of Hubmoditis.....
Samurai Pizza Cat Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 Somerset west. Have a look on Facebook under "G Spot Trail" Mark Gordon's pride and joy, this.I think he meant this "tongue in the cheek..."
Amberdrake Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 Its in Stellenbosch Eden area. its free entry and very fun!
Big John Posted May 24, 2015 Author Posted May 24, 2015 G spot is fantastic for progression... It's kinda the best spot for it, actually, and even though the jumps are all doubles, all of them are rollable and are safe if they are cased. As for air time - if you pop off the lip more (actually pre load the jump and then release as you hit the face) then you will get more height, and can go further at a lower speed. It takes work though, and proper timing, but with practice you will get better. As for stability in the air - yes, you'll get better with time. But learn how body positioning helps control the bike in the air, first on the small ones and then on the larger ones as you get more proficient with air based manoeuvres. Wobbliness in the air I think is a result of being tensed up. Something that will reduce as you get used to being in the air. Remain relaxed and keep the front wheel going straight n true and you'll be golden.Much appreciated! Thanks for the help. I think you may well be spot on with the mid-air wobbliness being caused by me tensing up... Will just have to practice until I feel a bit more relaxed in the air!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 I think he meant this "tongue in the cheek..."If you're looking at the cheek, you've gone wrong somewhere...
Eddy Gordo Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 If you're looking at the cheek, you've gone wrong somewhere...Haha One could say that some get off as much in the cheek
Big John Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 G spot is fantastic for progression... It's kinda the best spot for it, actually, and even though the jumps are all doubles, all of them are rollable and are safe if they are cased. As for air time - if you pop off the lip more (actually pre load the jump and then release as you hit the face) then you will get more height, and can go further at a lower speed. It takes work though, and proper timing, but with practice you will get better. As for stability in the air - yes, you'll get better with time. But learn how body positioning helps control the bike in the air, first on the small ones and then on the larger ones as you get more proficient with air based manoeuvres. Wobbliness in the air I think is a result of being tensed up. Something that will reduce as you get used to being in the air. Remain relaxed and keep the front wheel going straight n true and you'll be golden. Shot for the tips... I'm getting there, have buried most of the demons (in the form of the big jumps ). Only a couple of the doubles to master before I can jump the whole route...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 That looks like such fun. Awesome trail with plenty of B-lines if you're not confident.The jumps you skipped out don't look much worse than those you hit.I think your pace is good, just relax a bit and enjoy the ride!!
Brawler Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Shot for the tips... I'm getting there, have buried most of the demons (in the form of the big jumps ). Only a couple of the doubles to master before I can jump the whole route... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDwVyW_cBQM Nice dude. Have you done the bigger line yet? (the left line)
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 That looks like such fun. Awesome trail with plenty of B-lines if you're not confident.The jumps you skipped out don't look much worse than those you hit.I think your pace is good, just relax a bit and enjoy the ride!!That's exactly right. It's a wonderfully progressive trail
popcorn_skollie Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Did G and Eden yesterday. I hit every single jump EXCEPT that road gap. I always chicken out. Previous attempts had me slow down a bit and just ride it like a drop.Its how I conquered tokai's jumps while getting into them. Just to get over it a few times, and work my way to finding the stones to actually pump off it at speed. I don't know when I'll find the stones to launch that thing like one should though. The track leading down to it is very fast
popcorn_skollie Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Shot for the tips... I'm getting there, have buried most of the demons (in the form of the big jumps ). Only a couple of the doubles to master before I can jump the whole route... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDwVyW_cBQMMooi ride boet I must say
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