TIP OF THE  MONTH
 courtesy of Gary Semics

How many jumping techniques

Jumping; in motocross there are 6 ways to jump.
1. Launch it. L = aunch
2. Absorb on the throttle T = hrottle
3. Absorb on the decel D = ecel
4. Seat Bounce S = eat
5. Whip W = hip
6. Scrub S = crub

# 1 Launch it means - to get more height and distance.
# 2 Absorb on the throttle means - to absorb the jump in order to stay low but still get good distance.
# 3 Absorb on the decel - means to absorb the jump as you are slowing down in order to stay lower and get back on the ground fast.
# 4 Seat bounce means - to jump as you are sitting on the bike.
# 5 Whip means - to throw the bike sideways off the jump.
# 6 Scrub means - to slide the front wheel off the top of the jump.

For an in depth look into all the jumping techniques check out my Techniques Vol I DVD # 3 (The Art of Jumping and Whoops) or Vol II DVD # 3 (All About Jumps and Whoops) and/or my Motocross Practice Manual. Free MX Technique DVD Previews at: www.gsmxs.com. Make sure and check back here next month for how to jumping techniques.