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Posted by: slinger34---------------------
First time i was on a track was three weeks ago. It is sand and i plan on going back this weekend. The problem is as i got comfortable with making the jumps, on one the backend whipped out and i crashed. any tips on tire pressure, or how to bring the rear back straight after it whippes out would help out alot. New to being on a track so any advice would really hep out.
Posted by: spark250---------------------
The backend whipping out doesn't have anything to do with sand.
you probabaly didn't hit the jump square.
Posted by: spark250---------------------
but if traction is an issue you could run your tire pressure on the low side
Posted by: IndyMX---------------------
Just a guess, but I bet you didn't land with the gas on..
I landed pretty much sideways off a good sized jump last weekend, but was able to save it, because I was on the gas...
I can only imagine how much it would have hurt had I been off the gas on the landing.
Posted by: slinger34---------------------
Thanks for the comments, The owner of the track saw me crash and he also said that if i was on the gas i would have saved it. But i was too beat up to try it again. one thing though, sand is alot softer then packed dirt.
Posted by: IndyMX---------------------
It still hurts.. 
Posted by: _JOE_---------------------
Seems to be the bending/twisting that does me in when I crash.
Posted by: _JOE_---------------------
And yeah, hit the throttle right before you land. It will help you land any jump better, unless of course there's a tight corner right after it. In that case try to use your legs to straighten out the bike.
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