New to the jumps....any tips for me....

[Sportrax 400EX]

I'm new to the quad scene and wanted to know the best way to take jumps. I have hit a few but always seem to land nose down and have come close to being bucked off a few times. What am I doing wrong? Thanks!

[Razorback]

you absolutely must stay on the throttle all the way through the jump. when i first started, what is happening to you was happening to me. if you let off the gas right before you jump, the nose will drop like a rock. just rip on the gas until the quad is airborne and it will help.

also, if you do feel like your nose is diving, start giving it gas and it will try to level out for you. if you feel it falling back, tap the rear brake to make it lunge forward. it takes some practice to get used to this, though. don't use the front brakes though.

most importantly, practice, practice, practice...

[honda250xrider]

stand with your knees bent and be in the middle of the seat as you take the jump then as you become air born if you feel you are going forward lean back and give it some gas that will help level it back out

[JabberJaw]

ALWAYS land on top of your bike!

[Pappy]

Originally posted by JabberJaw
ALWAYS land on top of your bike!

shoot....i knew id been missing something!!!

[FoxRacing400EX]

Check out the august issue of dirt wheels, they have a how to section with jumps, wheelies, hills, and mud. Pretty good information, but nothing is better than good 'ol fashioned practice. Good luck brother.

[Sportrax 400EX]

Thanks for the tips guys. I'm sure you know how scary it can be to almost go over the front bars. I'll have to take it easy and practice more.

Thanks!

these amatures dont no what there talkin about...

first off when u approach the jump make sure your goin fast enough. for a 10footer i usualy run about 20, for a 20 footter, about 45.

when ur approaching the jump, make sure ur topped at whutever gear your in.. make sure u hold the throttle all the way over the jump, even wile ur in the air (maybe after u get good, shifting up wile ur in the air and gunning it before you land).
dont forget to lean reeeeal far back so u dont bust your face or your nuts..

just keep saying this... wide *** open.. wide *** open

[Castor-426ex]

or you could try this...pin it wide open as you hit the jump...while in mid flight, seperate yourself from the quad and hang onto the rear grab bar...and somehow manage to get back on the quad before it lands...

[Sportrax 400EX]

I think I'll try staying on the quad for now. Maybe when I get good I'll have try to grab bar thing.....:blah :blah