I almost feel jumps with gaps are easier in a way, they don’t look as far in my opinion and it makes you commit where as a table u may not fully commit at first which is alright but as you slowly progress on that table it’s going to be almost equally as bad as coming up short on a gap, in some cases anyway, this is just my opinion btw
Getting your speed right is everything...it such a huge help too like you guys said if you can hit those jumps with a friend who has experience on them. Also feeling you got this makes a world of difference. Don't play with scared money.
I hadn't done much more than that when I went to whistler the first time for crankworx in 2005 and I ended up riding A-line a couple times that year. Was kinda scared of all the super fast riders passing me that year. The next year I was able to clear all the jumps on a rental full suspension bike. The year after that I was launching crabapple hits 10 feet past the landings on a rental demo 7. Just go do it and you will improve.
If u can do a 2' drop, u can do 6', 10'.....in theory! I have done 6' vertical one a well practiced drop, but can't make myself do 6' drops elsewhere! Confidence
I’d say a really big aspect of hitting big jumps is confidence and state of mind. When you are super scared of a jump, you tend to freeze up going off the lip, and end up going dead sailor, nose heavy, or tail heavy. As long as you know you have the skills to do the certain jump, you should have a “just send it” attitude and try to let the bike take you through the air. Another great tip is to either do a bar turn, table, or whip while in the air. It loosens you up a ton, and helps prevent a dead sailor.
@@nicksmtbadventures8068 I'm no expert, but it looks like your weight was way too far back as well, which would compound the issue of a rear shock with too fast a rebound. Also, did your butt hit the rear tire? That can also send you over the bars.
@@jasper_of_puppets I think you might be right regarding weight to far back cuz I was taught to just put your weight back. I don't believe I touched the rear tire
@@jasper_of_puppets dude I frequently come off of big jumps like this and I am trying desperately to break the habit. I get nervous and put all my weight over the rear axle, then get bucked like a mf. I started to get better by focusing on preloading the fork on smaller jumps, but the big ones still get me.
This is not a good how to video. Non-specific generalized hints, and a lot of artsy footage of pro jumpers. Admittedly I did not watch the full video; too much fluff and very little substance, and the out of focus titles are annoying.
The thing is with big jumps it’s less technique and more just a subtle pump, having the speed, not getting tense mid air, and spotting the landing. More confidence needed then technique, and by the time you’d even think about sending something huge you’ve probably already learned to hit normal jumps and bunny hop, and therefore would already have all the technique necessary.
I'm a bit of a punter, but have been to Whistler twice. A line is the best big-ish jump line going, great for learning and progression. Dirt Merchant, dang that's a beast.
I rode A-line 3 years ago, never before hitting a "big jump" at all. Took me a day in the park to warm up to it riding trails like C-More and a few other jump lines. The best advice I can give is DONT BRAKE! Once I stopped braking, I cleared nearly every jump. Just go the speed the trail is designed for you to go at and you won't case. Be Careful though, after riding Whistler, all your local trails may lose their appeal. Mine sure did.
I dont have balls to hit even close to those big jumps, maybe someday. 😅🤙 But loving to watch when you pros hitting those. You guys have the best channel in UA-cam 💎
Hi Thank you for all your tutorial videos.I must have watch over a hundred of GMBN every week. Please do another "How To Ride Big Jumps". For big lip big jumps it seems the best method for me was to come in with the attack posture and just un-weight at the take off, stay center to BB and slightly upright body position. Each time I add the bunny hop or just compress, I feel a bit nose heavy in the air. Please advise
Rather than asking him, think about why you tune in to watch this channel or any other MTB related channel. Personally Tips and Tricks and reviews are my favourite. Take this advice as you will and good luck.
@@Fasttrax2 have a timing. So will you post once a month or? Stick to it. Makes people anticipate the videos. Also pls be very diligent with it. Just don't post half heartedly ask yourself what the video is to accomplish. Is it to demonstrate, show, explain to the viewers? Remember to let the key audio be heard. Do not throw out the original audio for some generic music overlay as most people can listen to music on youtube,spotify etc
Awesome vid guys. How about making a vid about teaching someone who hasn't been jumping to jump big(ish) tables. I bet there are lot of people like me who can shred single tracks ok but jumping part is not that familiar and is a bit intimidating to start doing it.
immense vid, thanks. I'm trying to get back into jumping and just feel my confidence isn't improving at all. :( I want to do big jumps I'm slowly becoming confident on drop off now but want to hit more jumps with confidence. Any tips would be amazing thanks in advance. I know it's prob practise, practise, practise.
Ian Jay small tip but increasing my rebound helped me a lot on smaller and medium jumps, also on big jumps you kind of float over them it’s a little less intensive as small ones. There isn’t all that much pushing and pulling.
Ian Jay faster is better in my experience, the suspension helps you get into the air. When I had my rebound slower a lot of my pop and energy was being taken by the suspension and not going into the jump so I didn’t get as high
Ian Jay faster is better in my experience, the suspension helps you get into the air. When I had my rebound slower a lot of my pop and energy was being taken by the suspension and not going into the jump so I didn’t get as high
Ive never been to Whistler and I really want to head out but I want to make sure I'm ready. At my dh park the biggest jumps are like 40ft tables but I'm not too comfortable on those. How big is dirt mirch and a line?
A line has many smaller tables that are like 15 feet long or so, no gaps or anything. You could ride most of it on a walmart bike (aka what Sam Pilgrim did). Dirt merchant however is huge now with mandatory road gaps and the like that are like 20 feet out and 15 feet down.
It's really fun watching Neil follow Blake and rely on his knowledge and expertise. It's cool watching you both ride together. Neil, what was it like following Blake when he pulled that Indian Air? #AskGMBN
So like all these ppl are sending pretty big whips, I was just wondering what that does. Like does it just look cool and make it a bit more fun, or does it improve stability in the air or something?
Why dont you guys talk more about body position and what you should mimic as you take off on jumps? Or how to have control with the bike during take off?
hello, I have already done great drops (they are the first ones I learned) and also 7/8 meters gap. But I'm just now really learning bunny hop. My problem in the jumps is that I often do death sailor unfortunately. I pump the bike, I seem to do everything right, but while I'm in the air I'm straight as a piece of wood. My fear in big doubles is to get short, and to pull too much the bike towards me and to tip backwards ... If I understand correctly, the ramp avoids me the first step of bunny hop, right? how can i improve? Thank you
Try jumping some dirt jumps they really give you the feel...also the real thing to be afraid of is going too much forward if you go too much back just tap your brakes it will correct you, if you mess up the best idea is to throw your bike away before you land(better for you and the bike). When in the air, look at the landing or even slightly ahead of it not straight down, and when you are close to the landing move your focus down the trail(i found following someone really helps with that because you look at them then). In order not to do the dead sailor do something in the air like turn bar, extend legs and pull bars towards you then pump into the landing(easiest way not to go sideways at least for me) and dont pull the whole bike to yourself.I hope some of this helps
It went together easily in less than an hour. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.
Great video guys however I've got an unrelated question I have currently got an apollo gradient 17 inch mountain bike and would like to know if I would be able to install a shock suspension #AskGMBN
I imagine it's mainly because these guys are super confident with their jumping skills, so they go without it. The thing I don't get is why so many enduro racers wear such minimal protection - usually just knee pads. Neil had a pretty big crash not too long ago and smashed up his elbow and messed up his thigh when he landed real hard in a rocky section. If he'd been wearing elbow pads and protective shorts, I'd imagine his injuries wouldn't have been nearly as bad. But that's the trade-off, I guess. Sacrifice protection for more mobility so you can try and shave time off your run, even if it's less than a second.
Do you like to ride big jumps? What tips can you give? Let us know!
Don't let go of the handlebars.
I almost feel jumps with gaps are easier in a way, they don’t look as far in my opinion and it makes you commit where as a table u may not fully commit at first which is alright but as you slowly progress on that table it’s going to be almost equally as bad as coming up short on a gap, in some cases anyway, this is just my opinion btw
Getting your speed right is everything...it such a huge help too like you guys said if you can hit those jumps with a friend who has experience on them. Also feeling you got this makes a world of difference. Don't play with scared money.
@Slaztar 777 better than going over the bars m8
I’m here to learn how to do big jumps, from like 2ft jumps that I do but I want to learn how to do 1meter high jumps or higher
Totally sent it off a curb yesterday. A-line here I come
Still building up to a kerb :)
But A line goes well in my head
you guys are doing curbs!!
wish i could
Goldenmath I’m able to do medium like I’ll send the jumps and land them but when I try bigger jumps it gets sketchy
Only able to do a pebble but I think I can easily do a line
A line is easy I can send it
I hit a two-foot drop the other day... Ready to crush A line. 🤣🤣🤣
I hadn't done much more than that when I went to whistler the first time for crankworx in 2005 and I ended up riding A-line a couple times that year. Was kinda scared of all the super fast riders passing me that year. The next year I was able to clear all the jumps on a rental full suspension bike. The year after that I was launching crabapple hits 10 feet past the landings on a rental demo 7. Just go do it and you will improve.
If u can do a 2' drop, u can do 6', 10'.....in theory! I have done 6' vertical one a well practiced drop, but can't make myself do 6' drops elsewhere! Confidence
just SEND IT!!
I'm thinking about moving to Whistler and living in the trees like an Ewok
Dude me too
That is my dream but my mom and dad do not want to
Do it
Ewok house in Whistler, mountain based residence will start at about $4 million Canadian - I bedroom, utilities not included
hopefully princess leia shows up without han solo
Lol that’s me off the Aline rock at 0:43 super sick meeting you guys
I’d say a really big aspect of hitting big jumps is confidence and state of mind. When you are super scared of a jump, you tend to freeze up going off the lip, and end up going dead sailor, nose heavy, or tail heavy. As long as you know you have the skills to do the certain jump, you should have a “just send it” attitude and try to let the bike take you through the air. Another great tip is to either do a bar turn, table, or whip while in the air. It loosens you up a ton, and helps prevent a dead sailor.
Some of the best advice👍
Neil is like your friend in the pub that's like "Oh, I haven't played pool in forever. Fancey a game?" then cleans up!
Love to see Neil having fun with Blake. Such a good time and memories. Keep it up GMBN
Neil on A-line with Blake? You guys keep delivering what we want!!
I run the rebound in my rear shock really slow on big jumps so i don’t get bucked.
Like what happened to me? :P ua-cam.com/video/Nbpw4KUJfEU/v-deo.html
@@nicksmtbadventures8068 I'm no expert, but it looks like your weight was way too far back as well, which would compound the issue of a rear shock with too fast a rebound. Also, did your butt hit the rear tire? That can also send you over the bars.
@@jasper_of_puppets I think you might be right regarding weight to far back cuz I was taught to just put your weight back. I don't believe I touched the rear tire
@@jasper_of_puppets dude I frequently come off of big jumps like this and I am trying desperately to break the habit. I get nervous and put all my weight over the rear axle, then get bucked like a mf. I started to get better by focusing on preloading the fork on smaller jumps, but the big ones still get me.
It's nice to see how much fun you guys are having this week!
Oh my God!!! It's such a pleasure to see you both riding and jumping. Neil nailing those jumps! I wish we could see the progression.
I sort of guessed with the massive jumps and speed you reduce the pop. Would like a even more in-depth video.
Same! Maybe some slow mo on the departure with some commentary.
Check out Sam Pilgrim's how to jump video. Couple of slo-mos and shows how to do it with and without the bunny hop at the takeoff.
This is not a good how to video. Non-specific generalized hints, and a lot of artsy footage of pro jumpers. Admittedly I did not watch the full video; too much fluff and very little substance, and the out of focus titles are annoying.
The thing is with big jumps it’s less technique and more just a subtle pump, having the speed, not getting tense mid air, and spotting the landing. More confidence needed then technique, and by the time you’d even think about sending something huge you’ve probably already learned to hit normal jumps and bunny hop, and therefore would already have all the technique necessary.
It all depends on the jump really, best way to find this out is to speak to riders hitting the jump and ask how much speed and huck it needs.
I'm a bit of a punter, but have been to Whistler twice. A line is the best big-ish jump line going, great for learning and progression. Dirt Merchant, dang that's a beast.
Wanted to see it more from neils go pro view blakes makes it look easy 🤔
A series of Neil teaching a complete rookie how to shred would be awesome.
That chest protector is awesome & I haven’t even start see the video yet !
Love your vids guys👌💯😊
That two footed can can was massive
No-Foot Can
Migatron1 cool I wasn’t sure what that trick was called but it’s sick
Caleb M. NP Brah. One foot can is when you've got one foot off of the pedals, and this was a no foot can ;¬)
Broke my shoulder on a big jump 4 weeks ago. Thanks for the useful video
I broke my radius at wrist on a not that big jump (Schoneck) but a kicky one. Exactly 4 weeks since surgery and 2 more weeks to go. Healing vibes!
Hope you heal up soon! 🤘👊
I've been waiting for some footage of The Don on the big bike. Nice :)
This is the video that I have waited for so long. Great video! I wish there was more footage.
Anyone else miss these types of videos? Neil and Blake sending it
Blake Samson: NIEL WATCH THIS
NIEL Donoghue: oOh
Was thinking about how I can ride big dirt humps....thanks mates!!!!
Awesome video Neil and Blake great tips and jumps more please more #GMBN
Amazing video! Really showing all of the whistler Park! Keep it up! Loving it #GMBN
Cool shredding guys. Excellent advice. Love it
I rode A-line 3 years ago, never before hitting a "big jump" at all. Took me a day in the park to warm up to it riding trails like C-More and a few other jump lines. The best advice I can give is DONT BRAKE! Once I stopped braking, I cleared nearly every jump. Just go the speed the trail is designed for you to go at and you won't case. Be Careful though, after riding Whistler, all your local trails may lose their appeal. Mine sure did.
love the hey watch this!
I dont have balls to hit even close to those big jumps, maybe someday. 😅🤙 But loving to watch when you pros hitting those. You guys have the best channel in UA-cam 💎
More Neil and Blake jump/downhill videos and especially more Neil on a DH bike. Yewwww
Awesome video boys, keep them coming.
Hi Thank you for all your tutorial videos.I must have watch over a hundred of GMBN every week. Please do another "How To Ride Big Jumps". For big lip big jumps it seems the best method for me was to come in with the attack posture and just un-weight at the take off, stay center to BB and slightly upright body position. Each time I add the bunny hop or just compress, I feel a bit nose heavy in the air. Please advise
Hi GMBN I love your videos i have learned a lot from them I subscribed too!
that's a great video but I am still not sure if you preloaded or not
Yes
Jamie Hearne ok thank you 🙏
Happy to help
Very helpfull thanks guys🤘
Whats your best tip to grow a bike channel on youtube? Great vids btw!
I need that! 😅😂
Rather than asking him, think about why you tune in to watch this channel or any other MTB related channel. Personally Tips and Tricks and reviews are my favourite. Take this advice as you will and good luck.
@@DTBIDTB Cool! Thanks for the advice I will try to include them in my videos!
Hello Mate thats was a really good tip!
@@Fasttrax2 have a timing. So will you post once a month or? Stick to it. Makes people anticipate the videos. Also pls be very diligent with it. Just don't post half heartedly ask yourself what the video is to accomplish. Is it to demonstrate, show, explain to the viewers? Remember to let the key audio be heard. Do not throw out the original audio for some generic music overlay as most people can listen to music on youtube,spotify etc
because of this i was able to clear half of a line!
Awesome vid guys. How about making a vid about teaching someone who hasn't been jumping to jump big(ish) tables. I bet there are lot of people like me who can shred single tracks ok but jumping part is not that familiar and is a bit intimidating to start doing it.
From anyone that has been at whistler is a dirt jumper with no rear suspension be able to hit A line jumps
I compress into the jump rebound on the lip and pull up on the front and pull in then sim my bike back downward for the landing
Yessss great video idea
So great. Thank you.
Love the videos, keep making them!
immense vid, thanks. I'm trying to get back into jumping and just feel my confidence isn't improving at all. :( I want to do big jumps I'm slowly becoming confident on drop off now but want to hit more jumps with confidence. Any tips would be amazing thanks in advance. I know it's prob practise, practise, practise.
Ian Jay small tip but increasing my rebound helped me a lot on smaller and medium jumps, also on big jumps you kind of float over them it’s a little less intensive as small ones. There isn’t all that much pushing and pulling.
@@calebm.5698 Nice thanks mate. Is it slow rebound????
Ian Jay faster is better in my experience, the suspension helps you get into the air. When I had my rebound slower a lot of my pop and energy was being taken by the suspension and not going into the jump so I didn’t get as high
Ian Jay faster is better in my experience, the suspension helps you get into the air. When I had my rebound slower a lot of my pop and energy was being taken by the suspension and not going into the jump so I didn’t get as high
My issue is keeping my confidence up. For the life of me I can’t seem to get or feel comfortable on moderate to big jumps. (A line for example.)
Awesome video guys I would just dead sailor if I did jumps that big any tips
Ive never been to Whistler and I really want to head out but I want to make sure I'm ready. At my dh park the biggest jumps are like 40ft tables but I'm not too comfortable on those. How big is dirt mirch and a line?
Aline is smaller dirt merch is bigger
@@matcox7875 ok so a line is around 30 or 35
A line has many smaller tables that are like 15 feet long or so, no gaps or anything. You could ride most of it on a walmart bike (aka what Sam Pilgrim did). Dirt merchant however is huge now with mandatory road gaps and the like that are like 20 feet out and 15 feet down.
@@rubbersidedown5620 thx bro that doesn't seem bad at all
I like your videos
First time seeing neil on a big rig
He was a DH pro in the past
Rode motocross for a couple of years then got a mtb and riding a mtb seems super easy
gj on sound & music @ whoever
Quality content
It's really fun watching Neil follow Blake and rely on his knowledge and expertise. It's cool watching you both ride together. Neil, what was it like following Blake when he pulled that Indian Air? #AskGMBN
Looked like a no foot can
Migatron1 good call!! I saw another rider do a no foot can can to the opposite.
Daniel Heller ;¬)
Can you make a video about are downhill mountain bikes worth it
hey mom! i bought flight tickets to Vancouver! corona: im gonna stop you right there jumping guy
So like all these ppl are sending pretty big whips, I was just wondering what that does. Like does it just look cool and make it a bit more fun, or does it improve stability in the air or something?
Why does Neil have the front and back protection over the jersey?
Evan Nops or I prefer the way it looks
@@neildonoghueMTB that's not allowed. Very naughty to not do what some random guy on social media wants you to do.
Moto style ,keeps the Jersey clean from rooost and more comfy (no strap rash)👍
Why dont you guys talk more about body position and what you should mimic as you take off on jumps? Or how to have control with the bike during take off?
"Sent it!".... Alan Partridge moment.
Level 100% yeahh🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
5.19 did he say "that's Cody ko"?
Cody Kelley
Cool 😎
soo ist good when you can so eher bunnyhop for big jumps ?
I am curious are you wearing flats or clipped in on the big jumps? I wear flats preferably but feel like my feet want to come off the bike in mid-air.
They are both using flat pedals 👍
@@gmbn Thank you!! Tells me that I need to improve my technique.
how long are you guys in whistler?
will you ever join use in florida to ride!!!!
Kenny Alvarez lol why would they fly all the way to Florida for some flat trails
its not all flat . u just got to know were to go .
My problem is I start to loose the bike and the pedals from under me if I go too big
When you have to like your own comment to get the ball rolling
lets trade ;P
When you have to copy comments to get likes
Fair play here's an original:
Seth's bike hacks touched your ass like to undo
Don’t suppose there’s any jobs going for an aeromotive engineer in whistler???
Anyone point me in direction of Dan's poc chest/spine protection?
Who's Dan ?
Michael Rostron Pedantic ? I'll keep that in mind, Barry
Hey Michael, check out the POC website. Neil is wearing the new VPD System Torso in this video.
@@gmbn appreciated. (You sure it's not Dan?)
hello, I have already done great drops (they are the first ones I learned) and also 7/8 meters gap. But I'm just now really learning bunny hop. My problem in the jumps is that I often do death sailor unfortunately. I pump the bike, I seem to do everything right, but while I'm in the air I'm straight as a piece of wood.
My fear in big doubles is to get short, and to pull too much the bike towards me and to tip backwards ...
If I understand correctly, the ramp avoids me the first step of bunny hop, right?
how can i improve? Thank you
Try jumping some dirt jumps they really give you the feel...also the real thing to be afraid of is going too much forward if you go too much back just tap your brakes it will correct you, if you mess up the best idea is to throw your bike away before you land(better for you and the bike). When in the air, look at the landing or even slightly ahead of it not straight down, and when you are close to the landing move your focus down the trail(i found following someone really helps with that because you look at them then). In order not to do the dead sailor do something in the air like turn bar, extend legs and pull bars towards you then pump into the landing(easiest way not to go sideways at least for me) and dont pull the whole bike to yourself.I hope some of this helps
@@domenjeram9180 thank you very much. I'll try it! 👍
Yeaaahhh🤙🤙
nice vid
I think i could do A line. But i would eat shit on that weird hip jump thing
Me sending a jump and seeing Blake Samson on the side of the trail: Whoa... crash
yo, this video should last a full hour!
Did Neil and Blake move to Canada? Haha
It went together easily in less than an hour. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.
Wooooohooooo!
U are first
I like big jump
Is Neil riding a downhill bike?
Yep, the Nukeproof Dissent
No, that's the new line of CX bikes for 2020
Great video guys however I've got an unrelated question I have currently got an apollo gradient 17 inch mountain bike and would like to know if I would be able to install a shock suspension #AskGMBN
Hot damn do I know about the consequences, scuffed the shit out of both my knees, should and my arms, broke bothing luckily...
Now a video on How to crash accordingly and ride back to the car with a broken clavicle! Seriously..
That was a pretty good video but I wanted more "how to" tips.
🤘🤘
Sick footage, but no real advice other than "start small". Pretty misleading title!
Not First.
1: learn to overcome your fear of getting air.
Really the best way to hit big jumps is to just huck and pray
yeahhh
Huge jumps they look big on video but in reality there even fkn bigger !!
I love you
👍👏👏
Me trying to improve jumping big jumps the realizing I don’t wear pads
Me: Does it big jump
Gear: Pau 5000 for the damage
0:11 I see "product placement" on Neil's chest ;-p lol
Called sponsorship brah
@@migatron1 Nah brah, they placed a product on his chest, clearly :-)
Polish guy with hard to spell name ;-p For sponsorship brah
Neil said he prefers how this looks on the outside.
@@migatron1 Get yourself some sense of humour brah ;-)
Why are you not wearing neck braces along with your fullface helmets? Just wondering.
I imagine it's mainly because these guys are super confident with their jumping skills, so they go without it. The thing I don't get is why so many enduro racers wear such minimal protection - usually just knee pads. Neil had a pretty big crash not too long ago and smashed up his elbow and messed up his thigh when he landed real hard in a rocky section. If he'd been wearing elbow pads and protective shorts, I'd imagine his injuries wouldn't have been nearly as bad.
But that's the trade-off, I guess. Sacrifice protection for more mobility so you can try and shave time off your run, even if it's less than a second.