How To BOOST A JUMP w/Jordan Boostmaster // Technique Tuesday

Become one with the Boost. In this video I'm joined by Jordan Boostmaster at Whistler Bike Park for a lesson on how to boost a jump.

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[Candesce]

I can't bunny hop, but I can boost jumps! It's all about pumping with all your might into the takeoff. The longer the jump, and the slower the takeoff, the harder you have to pump into it. The "pulling up" of the bars is a side effect of that, and I don't think I'd describe it that way, it's actually the opposite of what you want to do going into a big jump. Once you pump into a jump properly, you don't need to worry about being pitched forward. In fact, pumping into a jump settles you in the air and prevents being pitched forward. If anything, you can loop out by mistake if you go too hard and are too enthusiastic about it. This is also how you conquer steep takeoffs that like to pitch you over the bars.

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No Mercy!
Loam Ranger: "Yeah I think I'm getting it!"
Boostmaster: "You aight..."

[andyginther]

I love this! So encouraging to see vulnerability and not all send it huge brah. Super helpful to watch the learning process. Looking forward to seeing more.

[joshcanada]

Thats why I like riding jumps with flats, because if I ride with clips I tend to “cheat” and pull up with my pedals.

[Flyers]

I would suggest first perfecting a bunny hop on flat ground with good form then hitting a jump with really low speed and trying to get as high as possible. I mean on the jump going only a few feet. Once you feel comfortable with really slow speed stuff you can practice on a full jump like that

[Salvotation]

go to seth's bike hacks and ask "how to bail?"

[TheCooGuR]

I also found pushing the front fork in the jump not just the rear shock with your feet will help you go higher - pop the jump. No need to push your weight back like a bunny hop as the jump will transfer or push your weight back as you jump so you can focus and emphasize on standing up to the jump 😊

[Toffer_emtb]

Very helpfull!
Greetings from Germany 👍🤘

[hopNglo]

Everyone who cased it did the same thing. Their legs are not extended. They are scared of the jump and not letting the rear wheel ride all the way up the lip and push off with the legs. You are doing a slow and large bunny hop when you jump properly. So drive you knees into the jump face and lower your chest towards the stem. As the jump approaches raise your chest and pull back on the bars with light to medium effort. Now push off with your legs as you crest the lip. The bars come to your waist because your feet are pushing off. This isn’t going to happen overnight. Try to boost small jumps first. It’s important to not be scared and let the bike roll without you being all tense and holding it back.

[DnBQemist]

Pause right at the lip of take off and compare to Jordan. You tend to be very hunched over so the shock is catapulting you forward, whereas if you pause Jordan at the lip, he's standing straight up causing vertical force

[abelramos]

Thats why i buy a Emtb you get the boost anytime everywhere

[TonyToretto]

It blows my mind how many mtb'rs dont know, and dont practice basic skills like bunny hops, and bunny hopping at speed off a lip. Incorporating simple BMX skills into trail riding changes everything. Props on spreading the news.

[FloridaTrailrider]

Dude this is my whole problem! Helped me a bunch. Thx

[bouzouki]

Great vid! Two of my fave youtubers together, yeah!!!

[TrailBreaker]

Awesome! I’ve watched this a few times and it finally makes sense! Can’t wait to check it out on the trail👊🏻

[komek-]

extremely helpful! one thing i would like to know is how to deal with jumps that have very short, but steep, lips. a lot of the jumps in my local bike parts feel more like bmx jumps, than mtb distance jumps.

[jf]

Very good information. Much appreciated

[neilbritton]

Helpful. The thought of pushing your feet is a good one. My brain is still my biggest enemy when it comes to jumping.

[MountainBikePete]

That was just what I needed! I feel I’m about at the same level as you and it’s really annoying how I case a lot of tables too. Then when I go too fast I get ‘dead sailor’ so it puts me off going too fast!
I’d like to see more of these vids! Keep it up! 👍🤘

[kurthodge]

Great advice. Just got back from whistler a couple days ago and jumping big was my biggest issue. Have the speed, just not enough pop!