Video: Downhill Elementary - How to Survive Jumps and Drops

Oct 29, 2014 at 10:15
by GASPI  


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  • 150 2
 That was a great little refresher. I think I'll go hit the rampage lines now.
  • 20 0
 hold my beer, I got this
  • 128 1
 Wow! An how to jump and the guy nose dive it ... lol
  • 28 0
 I was going to say that same thing...possibly the worst jump demonstration ever.
  • 44 1
 Has any one noticed that he is riding a hardtail 29ner and he is doing dh instruction WTF
  • 11 1
 maybe he planned it so he could use the only suspension he has available to him by landing fork first, haha
  • 10 0
 The vid is like If u do this u will land both wheels at the same time and then he nose wheelies half the landing
  • 5 1
 This video is insulting my intelligence, please rase your hand if you don't know how to jump.
  • 3 1
 These videos are a horrible!!! So. much. NO.
  • 70 3
 Why the f*ck are these videos still being posted?
  • 39 0
 They're being posted (despite being awful) because Skoda is paying Pinkbike for the placement.

What's worse to watch? XC videos (that still display amazing athleticism) or poorly made pandering bulls**t ads that just insult all riders?

You can do better PB!
  • 24 0
 Jeezus...more of this crap. It's like a car-wreck -- I want to look away, but I just can't.
  • 9 0
 Pinkbike knows a dumb video like this is gona get everybody fired up and commenting on how shitty it is. comments gets more people to click on the video and more clicks give them more and more advertising money. Some of the dumbest articles and videos on here get the most comments and people wana see what all the fuss is about.
  • 4 0
 I clicked on it as I wanted to see the comments so it's definitely true that people do that. I dislocated my shoulder doing exactly what this video says to do. I'm surprised pinkbike is posting this stuff.
  • 9 0
 i was surprised that pinkbike would put a video with such dangerous instructions on it. I know they can post some garbage occasionally(knowingly) but this is next level. I don't see how this video could have a positive impact on anybody's riding.

Very disappointed. Whoever made this video should be apologizing for pretending that they know anything at all about DH drops and jumps. They need to quit their job and open a dress shop.
  • 4 0
 At least the vids are short. Fir a while I figured there was a joke coming. Maybe Rob Warner would jump out in a dress beat this guy with flower basket or something.
  • 2 1
 I'm here for the comments with Michael Jackson and his popcorn.
  • 7 0
 Next episode is how to land a flip whip.... covered the jumping part so should be a piece of cake.
  • 1 0
 If Skoda is paying for this, than I can tell you this is the worst adv for the car, btw we had one Skoda Jetty and a lot of electrical issues was, NO MORE SKODA
  • 50 0
 Medium speed and stand on the pedals. If the jump is huge be sure to maintain a medium speed. Most importantly kids, stand on the pedals.
  • 34 0
 You could stand on the handle bars if you really wanted, but the landing wont be so nice
  • 1 0
 Note for those who mostly ride roadies, do not remain sitting on the seat during landing.
  • 3 1
 Apparently you can still sit on the seat if you are running the new End-poo-ruo compression shorts by Specialized.
  • 36 0
 :watches 30 second tutorial. goes to hit crabapples:
  • 17 0
 If you land like he does on crabapples I think you will need to bring spare underware
  • 3 0
 Or a spare bike
  • 34 1
 Have we addressed the fact that "Downhill Elementary" is being taught from astride an XC hardtail yet?
  • 2 0
 good point
  • 2 0
 thank god i wasnt the only one who noticed the niner as well
  • 20 0
 Worthless video to say the least. I'll be extra careful not to bend my legs next time I go off a jump because I know how much I like to have an old fashioned self inflicted OTB!
  • 1 0
 Whenever i see someone struggling on a jump, its normally because their legs are straight. When i tell them to keep a bend in their legs they always come back and saw, wow that's much easier. There are defiantly many occasions where straight legs are good but its something that expert riders do during big g-forces to get extra boost.
  • 3 0
 "Something that expert riders do" Exactly why it shouldn't be in a video that is teaching the very basics. This technique should be taught later on when a rider can actually understand how it can effect the bikes take off/ flight. Like I said this video missed the mark by MILES when it comes to teaching anything that will be valuable on the trail. Fabien Barel had some instructional videos earlier this year or last year that were much better and had tons of valuable info.
  • 20 0
 Wow. Dat nosedive. Couldn't have done another take?
  • 15 0
 He probably did several. The shocking part is that *this* was the keeper.
  • 9 0
 Could you please make a parody of this? Thanks in advance.
  • 7 0
 Don"t need to, this is already bad enough to be a parody
  • 1 0
 give me a few days and a some hospital time, but I'll try
  • 18 0
 Today I needed a good laugh and this video did not disappoint.
  • 11 0
 Rubbish instruction video. Common Pinkbike, keep your standards up! That's how you got to be the most popular/trusted source for mtb info. Allowing an advertiser to pay you to post something that you know is useless is how you'll end up going down hill in the respect department.
  • 3 0
 Don't we have riders of serious caliber on this site? Why can't they do some videos instructional in nature?
  • 6 0
 I remember sometime ago they had some Fabien Barel instructional videos. Much better IMO
  • 3 0
 the Fabien Barel videos were awesome. That is the way to give instruction.
  • 3 0
 PinkBike is a business and they can do whatever they want. But if they start posting too much crap like this, and I have to start wading through the site like it is MTBR, I'll stop coming here multiple times per day.
  • 9 0
 Straight knees? That's how you get bucked.

Now i want wyn masters to do his version of this clip.
  • 8 0
 Are you listening Pinkbike?

Don't take the money... Keep your soul...

Or I'll be forced to go and read mtbr from now on. Smile
  • 4 0
 Whatever PinkBike staffer sold-out and decided this was ok, should issue us all a formal apology.
  • 5 0
 I'm all for people trying to help out with informative videos to help the general readership... but now this particular series has annoyed me enough to comment! As someone who trains instructors how to teach jumps and drops in Whistler and around the world, and has been teaching this stuff for nearly 20 years, this video is just plain, horrible... bordering on dangerous. If you want to learn jumps & drops, I would highly recommend getting a lesson from an experienced, certified instructor... doesn't have to be with us, can be with anyone. The point is, this particular series of videos seems to be intent on providing a very incomplete picture of each technique, as well as out-of-date (and sometimes, just plain wrong) information, together with no progressions that can offer safe, effective, learning outcomes. It's well produced and edited, so people maybe "fooled" into thinking the information is equally as professional... unfortunately, this is not the case. Stay safe everyone, and please use caution when viewing these videos.
  • 6 0
 these videos are just... awful...

"Keep your weight over the wheel"?

it's obvious whoever writes these doesn't ride. And that kinda hurts the whole ad campaign for Skoda.
  • 1 0
 lets also not forget to mention this is titled "dh elementary" and the guy is doing it on a niner xc bike -___-
  • 4 0
 Condensing two of the most important skills to 30 seconds of meaningless video is kind of dumb. I teach mountain bike skills classes as a volunteer and getting the proper body mechanics takes a while for some people to learn. Better off finding a skilled friend and learning from them.
  • 6 0
 Downhill Elementary: "Keep your legs straight..."

New rider "OK"

www.pinkbike.com/photo/9933034
  • 7 0
 Must have been produced by the government.
  • 6 0
 Population control. This is our version of the one child policy.
  • 7 0
 As long you don't crash, you will survive jumps and drops.
  • 17 0
 As long you don't die, you will survive jumps and drops.
  • 1 0
 Actually i´ve crashed many of them, and still here...
  • 7 0
 Audio: "Don't bend your legs."

Video: Guy is bending his legs.
  • 2 0
 I'm sorry but if its called downhill elementary then why the hell is he riding a hardtail 29er XC bike? good idea but lets teach these things properly please or a lot of kids are gonna end up in the hospital after trying to ride crabapple hits because now they know the "proper technique"
  • 2 0
 If you don't bend your legs at least a bit... that is OTB for sure, or at least a nosedive. This guy is doing a ultra-easy jump and still nosediving, probably because he did a bunny hop.

Because when the front wheel is already off the jump and the rear wheel aproaches the lip it will push your back wheel up with your front wheel doing zero resistance to avoid it, so back wheel up and front wheel down, how good is that?
  • 1 0
 That was the worst part of the video, he didn't even hit the jump properly...
  • 5 0
 how can you have any pudding if you don't bend ya legs!?
  • 1 0
 C'mon and lighten up on PB here. If they are getting paid to post what are mtb equivalent of a reefer madness instructional video, it is our duty to sit back and laugh. I cannot resist watching these things. As I waitied for the video to load I actually thought their one piece of advice (as is usually the case with this series) was going to be "use the bike's suspension"! I can't wait for the one on "how to cross a stream".
  • 4 0
 Look out Semenuk- I know your secrets now...
  • 1 0
 I just saw PinkBike promoted this video on FaceBook. They seriously have no standards anymore if they are willing to post and promote this to us. They have clearly put money ahead of appealing to their target audience.
  • 4 0
 Waist of pixels that is
  • 2 3
 To actually get Some height, this is the right technique. As long as you keep pressure on the handlebars by pulling it towards you while you stretch your legs, you won't go otb if you do this until your backwheel leaves the lip. It's not the easiest way to jump but, in my opinion, the best way to get controlled height. When you jump a spine (you have to get height) you do just the same.
  • 1 0
 Yes but not on the way up the jump , off the lip sure but up the face of a jump with straight legs = an OTB you will be lucky to roll out of
  • 2 1
 Its pretty good instructions, but terrible execution. Should have tucked his stomach into the seat to level out... Theres always a way around the seat didn't have to sack himself, and straight legs are exactly how to boost air on quarters too.
  • 1 0
 I really really sucked ass at jumping but after watching this i can now hit jumps like Brendog. Seriously,A video with 26 seconds of tekkers is gonna get somebody killed.
  • 2 0
 Shoot, I'm going to sell my SX Trail and get a HT 29er for some jumps and downhill.
  • 1 0
 I was always curious what I should do with my feet when jumping. I never guessed to place them on the pedals. Thanks pinkbike!
  • 2 0
 Why not make this a SUBARU ad and let Semenuk teach all of us how to jump and land a bike over a 15 ft. gap or something.
  • 1 0
 These videos are actually dangerous! Some noob will huck off some huge jump or drop thinking all he has to do I follow what this muppet says and he will be fine.
  • 2 0
 That's some loose chain there.
  • 2 0
 jump hardly you could send that shit better on a road bike!!!
  • 3 0
 Huh, sounds easy!
  • 2 0
 "Ideally" you want to land with both tires on the ground....
  • 1 0
 Hey does anyone know how to upload a video to here from youtube. How do I get the views from this onto youtube?
  • 1 0
 Yeah, you should not be teaching anyone how to jump, at all. Please stop before you hurt someone.
  • 1 0
 Wow, after reading the comments I had to watch. Just as bad as everyone says. Brutal!
  • 1 0
 AGAIN, these are horrible videos!!! Nice nose dive on your 29er hard tail! Sick of these videos, why is he teaching DH?!
  • 1 0
 So called "Bunny hop"… They call him "Norby" and he can bunnyhop over stuff like nobody else!
  • 1 0
 Great! we are ready! someone keen to Redbull Rampage?
  • 1 0
 Jumping like that is one of those, Oh shirt!! Moments
  • 2 0
 amaaazing!
  • 1 0
 This is pure rubbish. Pinkbike used to be cool
  • 1 0
 PAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA - I am so much better at nose casing than he is....
  • 1 0
 think there is a bit more to it than that. preload/timing/blah blah.
  • 1 0
 Most of these comments are better than the video. Funny as all hell.
  • 1 0
 first landing in the video is nose first. I hope no one takes this advise
  • 1 0
 Pile of pure garbage.
  • 1 0
 by ek this is so bad
  • 1 0
 All of this is wrong...
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