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Tall people jumping
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[QUOTE="kfrost, post: 310896, member: 22904"] I'm only 5'10 so I can't offer advice to a tall person but I wouldn't let thoughts that tall people can't jump get into my head. To the contrary, I always thought the taller people had an advantage because they have better leverage of the bike. Also, if you have to work harder on jumping I'm pretty sure you can take solace in the fact that whoops should be easier for you because you can allow the bike to work under you better. (Or it seems that way when you watch somebody like Pastrana go through them. He actually looks like he's on a BMX bike as well.) Also, keep in mind not their's not many individuals in which all aspects of a sport comes easy for them. They overcome with hard work and determination. Having said all that in hopes of keeping your spirits up, I too had all sorts of problems when I started riding. I wadded in turns, endo'ed over jumps. I stunk at just about all aspects. But I finally went to the Professor and learned what it took to control the bike and the proper techniques and it did wonders for me. So before getting too frustrated and doing something that you shouldn't, you might want to check in to the local schools you have in your area and get a lesson or two. (Trust me it beats the he** of learning through the school of hard knocks.) Also, as somebody mentioned video yourself. Another thing I do is watch riders with the same characteristics as me. So it might be a good idea to get films of other riders of your stature and watch them. Pastrana and Larry Ward are two that come to mind. Good luck and hang in there. [/QUOTE]
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