Gapping to front wheel... just don't think about chain snappage. Andrei Burton's favorite move is the gap to front-wheel, with an unmatched smoothness upon landing due to an amazing braking control. He knows hundreds of variations on the theme. Just check out some of the vids.

fighting off a gripping pedal...

Andrei is backed by Mission Bikes with a custom made frame, and obtained a good 3rd position at the BUI 2005 world championships (masters category). When not training for the next big comps, he is busy as a mechanic at Sadpad.com. Just what we are talking about

full extension, gapping to front wheel.

gap to front-wheel and bash guard

Hooking the front wheel

some everyday gap jump

nice session for the crowds...huge gaps too

Just can't resist that forward motion thing

Landing onto a sharp edged skip...