Do small whips off jumps make a bike more stable?

Casper250

Motosapien
Dec 12, 2000
579
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A couple of times I have gotten sideways comming off somewhat small jumps. The jumps seem to be the ones that shoot you out more instead of up, like high speed jumps. I watched the expert class riders and they always seem to be throwing mini whips, like turning the front tire the opposite way really quick on a jump. I know sometimes they do this to scub hight off but it looked like they were doing it on almost every jump. Does this help with control of the bike?
 

va_yzrider

Member
Apr 28, 2003
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Whips tend to help you keep the bike lower over a jump, which allows you to get on the ground and on the gas faster.
 

Jamir

I come and go
Aug 7, 2001
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I stay very close to the ground over jumps. Doesn't seem to make me any faster though!
 

Shig

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Jan 15, 2004
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Mini whips will help you stay low, but they don't do much for you on really small jumps. Some riders like to whip over everything as an expression of style or to intimidate other riders. It's the mx equivalent of a slam dunk.
 

Casper250

Motosapien
Dec 12, 2000
579
1
I think my feet out, arms a flailing, going sideways off jumps intimidates riders behind me not to pass. :yikes:
 
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