... so why does it seem so hard to do? Now granted, I don't jump much yet because the people I ride with are more into technical trails and we ride open desert, but I really want to learn how anyway. When I watch the videos and everyone is flicking the bike to scrub off speed or shorten a jump, they look so natural and smooth. It even looks safer and smoother on the landing than just a straight shot most of the time. I geuss I just start small and build up my confidence with subtle movements first and then work into the whips and flicks... right? I know there is some info covering this, but any more tips from the "good guys" would be cool. Thanks!
BTW, how bad did you wipe out when you were learning?