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These two moves are alternate ways
to get down from something, or over something sideways.
That is, when you can not get into position to drop off
something forward in a lurch fashion. Both of these moves
are built off basics, specifically pivoting and hopping
in place.
Fishing is performed as follows. While right at the edge
of something, with the bike parallel with the edge, you
will pivot the rear end off, making sure to pivot it far
enough to safely clear everything (you don't want to snag
your foot, or deraileur). When the rear end is out there,
but before it hits the ground, you'll want to quickly snap
the front wheel out as well, far enough to clear. You should
land as softly as you can, rear wheel first. Alternates
of this move involve spinning around 180 as you drop off,
or 360 if you are really good.
Sidehopping off something is very easy to accomplish. As
before, you will align yourself to the edge, getting as
close as you can without falling off. Then, with a little
body english outwards and a little tilt of the bike, pull
out and drop down. This is a simple drop off. You can also
use the sidehop to clear distances sideways. This is considerably
more difficult to do than the simple sidehop. It invoves
a lot more body motion and a little side of pedal movement
(though some people can do it without the pedal). This is
very difficult to explain in words, so I would suggest you
watch the video for this one.
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