BMX Jumping and Manuals 101

Discussion in 'The Adrenaline Factory' started by DISCO, Jun 30, 2009.

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Que Hora?

Poll closed Jul 2, 2009.

  1. Any random weeknight 7:30ish

    9 vote(s)
    39.1%

  2. Friday evening 6PM

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Saturday Evening 6PM

    5 vote(s)
    21.7%

  4. Sunday morning 10AM

    9 vote(s)
    39.1%
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  1. DISCO

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    Jumping and Manuals 101 (newbie ride)

    Just want to share some of the best, fun little spots to polish your jumps and tricks. Mellow encouraging vibe to build confidence for wilder things in the future. Focus will be on weight transfer, manuals, and the Bunny Hop.

    http://bmx.transworld.net/2009/05/25/beginner-how-to-videos-street-ramps-dirt-flatland/

    Meeting in the Stater Bros Parking lot at Red Hill and the 5, fall back time will be on Sunday @ 10 AM since most will work Fri and ride an Epic on Sat:?: so a nice mellow Sunday ride should be just the ticket. Group decides how crazy or easy to take it, ringers encouraged:welcome:.

    Please vote below for preferred meeting time, winner will be announced in 48 hours. If you miss out it will happen again or at least you can link up with a participant to learn the spots and practice at your leisure. Soon the way you look at curbs and ledges will be through the eyes of a Street rider :bang:.

    Let's rip it up.
     
    DISCO, Jun 30, 2009
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    Sounds like a lot of fun learning. Too bad i can't make it.
     
    victor13, Jun 30, 2009
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    Would using clipless be recommended? or would platforms be better?
     
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    Platforms ALWAYS better for learning....

    And this is for the week AFTER the 9th - right :?:

    ...freakin work again....leave tomorrow again for a week... :( :(
     
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    Merely Planting a seed that will need care to grow.

    As far as gear just run what you got, or if you can choose go with whats most comfortable.

    There will be more of these, so don't stress the dates too much.


    I'm just sharing what's worked for me, hoping others will contribute so we can have fun with bikes together:wave:

    This is not going to be strenuous at all, if the same people keep showing up we can kick it up a notch, but the terrain will always be safe and sane.:welcome:
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    is this strictly for polishing or can it also be for those that cant do it at all...
     
    minhster, Jun 30, 2009
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    This sounds like a ton of fun. If you have zero skills when it comes to jumping, manuals, etc, will this be a good place to start?
     
    scruffylooking, Jun 30, 2009
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    I'll learn with you.:beer:
     
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    Sunday morning is the Etnies BMX sesh and Friday nights are racing at Orange Y, so I vote the Saturday. Not for me, I'm beyond hope, but I'll my little BMX guy if I have him that weekend. And if kidz are allowed. :)
     
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    I live about 2 miles from there. I have no problem stopping by and doing some riding. Are you proposing to do it this week or next week?
     
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    Flirting with disaster

    OK, Trial run on this Thursday 7/2 @ 7:30 for the working stiffs, need some training time getting to know my coaster.:welcome:

    Thank you all for the ideas, 36 more hours to vote.:wave:

    BTW, if you want to drive two hours to ride curbs it's near the 5 and 55.......

    http://maps.google.com/maps?q=(Stat...N 92680)&ll=33.731581,-117.817317
     
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    simonmtb Digging for fun.

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    Where is Red Hill near so i can google it? Great idea and I will try to make it if it isn´t too far. I have always wanted to learn to manual. what bike would you suggest? I have a Cove Stiffee, a SC Heckler and bullit. I am thinking the Stiffee.

    Isn´t saturday the 4th of July. Will traffic be bad?
     
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    Sounds like fun. This is just what i've been looking for i'll be there.
     
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    Cool, we're right near there. I'll bring the little dude Thursday, so long as he isn't too burned out after a week of race camp!
     
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    Here is the address for the stater bros.
    14171 RED HILL AVE.
    TUSTIN
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    If get out of work in time I'm going to try to make it.
    It looks not to far from the orange y.
     
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    Bump coz it´s a good thread.
    Like the pics, Disco.
     
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    We have a tie!!

    So the poll is closed with a tie, my weeknights are typically not open but since it's my Friday today I'll see who shows. Will also be at the meeting spot Sunday @ 10am to see who shows then and the larger group of the two will become a pseudo-regular thing, perhaps all summer.:welcome:

    Best parking is behind the 76 station, you'll see what I mean if in. No promises but pay attention and your eyes may open to the possibilities of Urban riding.:wave:
     
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    wow. is this going to be this sunday? 7/5/09?

    Hope i can make it.... can always used advice to improve skills...
     
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    sunday will work better for me
     
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    Thanks for the ride & pointing out some fun spots. My little dude loved it! :bang:
     
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