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Bunnyhopping is the simplest method
to get up some vertical distance, either up onto something
or over something. The limitation of bunnyhopping is that
it requires a decent amount of speed, and therefore a larger
amount of space to build up that speed.
Bunnyhopping, in its simplest terms, is just weight shifting.
The techniques used to bunnyhop are the same, whether you
go five inches or five feet. You just exaggerate more and
more to go higher.
The best way to learn is to start small; try it on a curb
or a 2x4 set on your driveway. Don't try to get up the neighborhood
two foot high wall on your first attempt. Roll towards the
object at a good pace (for a small object try a quick walking
speed). Right before you get to the object, you will want
to shift your weight back, unweighting the front wheel.
When the front has risen high enough to clear the object,
quickly shift your weight forward, while pushing forward
with your arms. This will have the effect of leveling the
bike out in the air, allowing the rear wheel to clear the
object. Try to land relatively flat, with the rear wheel
hitting first. It's much better to land with the rear first,
landing front first will only lead to uncomfortable situations
and unwanted endos.
If the object is too large to completely clear, your approach
will be slightly different, but the techniques used will
be the same. Instead of trying to get all the way over,
you need to get high enough that you can land on your bashguard
or bashring. Once you hit the object, try to regain your
balance with a smll hop or two, and plant your pedal or
bashguard to give yourself a break.
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