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[QUOTE="David Rocci, post: 1177525, member: 76697"]
I have a story very similar to trail_07. Last year was my first year out. I took to it pretty quick doing little jumps (4-5' in the air) and running pretty hard around this track. I quickly moved up the ranks with my small group of beginners.

There is a tabletop about 50-60 feet long with a rolling face (not a tipped peak that whips you straight up) so it was a smooth entry into the sky. I got going faster and faster but could not clear the damn thing.

Finally, someone suggested switching into 3rd and adjusting my body position a little bit. After about 15 tries I finally cleared the jump. Now, I'm cocky as hell...

The next time around the rear end got cocked just a little bit to the side - I didnt gas it or anything when I landed and bike pancaked me into the ground. I couldn't walk for about 4 weeks and had residual ankle pain for another 4-5 weeks.

That crash changed the way I ride. They say it's better to be afraid of the bike and to never get too comfortable but it's HARD to learn how to act in the air...

I may try to hire a coach this year! :)

David Rocci
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