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gecallo · 10-13-2006, 02:47 PM

So I've gotten my fill of technical ST, and I'm starting to learn how to do drops and jumps. As far as drops are concerned, I'm reading a lot about rollover, bunny hop, ramp up, huck, wheelie, etc. Now are these kinds of drops more of a favorite preference for riders, or are these dependent on the situation of the drop?

roadkillross · 10-13-2006, 02:49 PM

i love to do drops

it takes speed lean back and keepin the bike straight and not even thinkin about bailing

project_d · 10-13-2006, 08:00 PM

They're all different terms for different things. Huck means to do a drop; wheelie should be self-explanatory; bunny hop also self-explanatory; and so on.

Just start small and slowly move your way up to bigger and bigger drops. Some people will tell you to land front tire first on drops, some will say land both tires at the same time. It's really gonna be what feels good to you.

Set up your suspension properly. When you start going to larger drops you will have to increase compression and slow rebound so you stick to the ground, not just bounce off it.

jfromlv · 10-13-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gecallo

So I've gotten my fill of technical ST, and I'm starting to learn how to do drops and jumps. As far as drops are concerned, I'm reading a lot about rollover, bunny hop, ramp up, huck, wheelie, etc. Now are these kinds of drops more of a favorite preference for riders, or are these dependent on the situation of the drop?

Drops definitely come in all shapes and sizes. Different styles of drops require different styles of hucking. I'm sure some might disagree, but IMO, you want to keep your weight over the bottom bracket, or the center of the bike. In order to do this, you use your legs, not your arms. I do agree with Ross somewhat that, generally speaking, drops are easier with more speed.

Evel Knievel · 10-14-2006, 07:00 AM

Style used is dependent on conditions.

b-rad! · 10-15-2006, 08:48 PM

On drops to flat ground:
FS- Try to leand both wheels same time, or close to it.
HT- Land rear wheel first and absorb with your knees.

Drops with a transition, usually flow front wheel into it, or both at the same time.

dirttorpeedo · 10-16-2006, 11:49 AM

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10-13-2006, 08:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
project_d Steve Peat Wannabe	They're all different terms for different things. Huck means to do a drop; wheelie should be self-explanatory; bunny hop also self-explanatory; and so on. Just start small and slowly move your way up to bigger and bigger drops. Some people will tell you to land front tire first on drops, some will say land both tires at the same time. It's really gonna be what feels good to you. Set up your suspension properly. When you start going to larger drops you will have to increase compression and slow rebound so you stick to the ground, not just bounce off it.

10-14-2006, 07:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Evel Knievel STR Veteran	Style used is dependent on conditions.

10-15-2006, 08:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
b-rad! Ski Bum	On drops to flat ground: FS- Try to leand both wheels same time, or close to it. HT- Land rear wheel first and absorb with your knees. Drops with a transition, usually flow front wheel into it, or both at the same time.

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