Well, dropping off is one of these transitions that remains potentially health damaging, flesh and bones being first in the wrecked crew.
Simply bear in mind that people die when jumping from too high. Gravity is painfully generous in that sens, and a bike just add to the cruelty of
a bad reception, regardless of the protections you can wear. I would still advise to wear a helmet. |
Now, a few wisdom guidelines:
What you feel about a move is very important. If you don't feel like you are in shape or in the mood to go crazy on your bike, just don't!!! 'cos
that 's when you'll hurt yourself.
Make sure your bike is in perfect order, and that you can trust it. Watch out particularly for the brakes, and the chainset which is under quite some stress.
A chain that breaks when you just kick on the pedals, can make things go horribly wrong (it is very likely to send you over the bars i.e OTB facial reception)
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Always start small before you build the height. As a general fact, all the techniques described in that Website can be practiced on a 6 inches kerb, along your home street, until you are confident enough to try from higher. |
The harder the ground, the harder the reception, 9 feet to land on concrete is a risky business, whereas you can easily fall off in the sand. |
Other than that, if the bike is reliable, and you feel great, then just keep control of everything and stay zen. |
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Well, yeah... Thanks for the warning
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You should have seen that cliff! Real scary!! |
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