Whips & Drag

[MadArrow]

Do whips increase aerodynamic drag noticably? Do you have to hit the jump harder because of it?

 

[High Lord Gomer]

While the aerodynamic drag may be a factor, I believe it is a very small factor when compared to the effect of turning on the jump face and flying lower. Both of those allow/require you to carry more speed into the jump.

 

[BlackDahliaMurder]

When doing whips your last worry should be drag. You just nedd to make sure you dont land sideways.

 

[MadArrow]

Not worring about it, just wondering if it gets you back on the ground faster?

 

[Shig]

I don't notice much difference in drag, but whipping helps me to counteract the effects of a crosswind. We have a track called Watkins that is known for high winds and huge tabletops. When it is windy, the easiest way for me to clear some of the really big jumps is to anticipate which way the wind will blow me before I leave the ground. Then, I'll whip the tail into the wind at the takeoff. Sometimes, I'll have to hold pressure against the inside peg all the way through the jump until the landing. It sure beats getting blown sideways after you've left the ground.

 

[High Lord Gomer]

The rest of us just get back on the ground quickly when it's windy!

Shig, you better get your butt out to Cooperland this year...I want LESSONS!!

 

[Shig]

Super Rat and I were discussing DW at Lakewood on Sunday. Hopefully, we'll both make it this year. The Rat will be holding a clinic on how to embarass 450 riders with a 125, and I'll be trying my best to live up to my stories :laugh:

 

[kevlt]

if you are worried about getting to the ground faster then try not to pre-load the suspension, use your legs as shock obsorbers on the face of the jump. You still fly far, but you stay lower.
Works for me at least
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