How To: Drop-Offs and Jumping

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joalst (Jun 10, 2012 at 23:10)

Keep em coming! I learn so much from this guy

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FlailingChimp (Jun 10, 2012 at 23:31) (Below Threshold)

well it does help that he's a 3 time downhill world champion

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joalst (Jun 10, 2012 at 23:45)

Did i say anything about that? Lol im just stating that i like the way he describes techniques

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Hermit185 (Jun 11, 2012 at 7:11)

the videos are great, but chimp was just commenting on a possible place the mans expertise comes from, you didnt have to jump on him for it.

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joalst (Jun 11, 2012 at 12:13)

It came off as a little aggressive

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Nickroy (Jun 11, 2012 at 13:32)

I think a lot of guys in here are a way far aggressive than Chimp!!

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bebemonk4ever (Jun 11, 2012 at 16:47)

on gradient landings you can also land with the front wheel slightly first... and the rest its perfect... when someone asks how i land so soft on jumps and drops i can´t explain it... but this guy can

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NORTHender (Jun 11, 2012 at 16:50)

I'll show you aggressive joalst!

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bebemonk4ever (Jun 11, 2012 at 16:53)

kenny smith...

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joalst (Jun 11, 2012 at 16:59)

Oooo I'm scared

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bebemonk4ever (Jun 11, 2012 at 17:01)

you call that agressive ... i call that getting loose yourself on the bike...

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mtz666 (Jun 12, 2012 at 8:20)

i've always been a bit scared of some jumps, but this really helps, keep'em coming pinkbike

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mtbfunfunfun (Jun 11, 2012 at 4:24)

Fabien, thank you, these have been great.

How about a full length video bringing in top pros for their approach to different techniques?...like a more developed, longer, systematic version of what you've been doing? It would be great for product placement too.

Thanks again. (I'm a big fan.)

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conv3rt (Jun 11, 2012 at 19:53)

when I see those first few frames and hear that intro music, I start to smile.

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gapos999 (Jun 11, 2012 at 5:25)

He keeps it nice and simple! The problem with other tutorials is that they use to much bla bla that you miss the point

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jumpbikejames (Jun 8, 2012 at 15:04)

he really knows his stuff!

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kjones6942 (Jun 11, 2012 at 0:36)

Is it just me or did he comment before the article was released??

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jumpbikejames (Jun 12, 2012 at 11:29)

wow, haha was wondering why i got first comment. wooo, first to see it on pinkbike haha.

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Badgringo (Jun 11, 2012 at 7:01)

I've been riding for a few years now, just riding with friends and all and have learned alot during the years but I still had some dificulties with certain things ad these videos help alot. Thanks Fabien

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DownhillWillSmith (Jun 11, 2012 at 4:32)

This was a free DVD in MBUK magazine last year!

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Patsplit (Jun 11, 2012 at 6:12)

That's what I am saying.

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Shredder-boy (Jun 12, 2012 at 10:08)

Yeah I've got that!

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kimkruse (Jun 11, 2012 at 9:08)

I love fab, and the videos are great, but couldnt stop myself from laughing... sometimes he sounds a bit like Borat... sorry for mocking you fab, you're better at english than i am at french

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The-Medic (Jun 12, 2012 at 14:03)

The guys clearly a great rider... which is why that whole "front end slap" style landing he's showing at the beginning is kinda confusing/surprising. Guess maybe he's trying to keep beginner folk from going OTB, but that's neither the best nor the fastest way to get down anything. It's crazy (to me) to think that there is a whole group of riders out there who have never and may never ride a bike WITHOUT suspension. Growing up in the "RAD" generation and racing/riding BMX (both 20 and 24" bikes) from a young age has made SUCH a big difference in guys/gals of my/our background in terms of bike handling skills. most specifically the "smooth factor" it teaches you. The first time you "jump" off a curb-cut you learn that your body's the biggest suspension factor your bike has aye

I think A LOT of riders who feel like they've "stalled" in their progression should try riding fully rigid single speeds and see what it does for their overall riding skill and speed when they get back on the "squishys".

Well, done video though, and it looks like a really fun place to ride too aye. I'm loving all those natural rollers and hips everywhere. I could see loving a few miles of that to rip through every day.

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Camarosam (Jun 11, 2012 at 12:09)

Great stuff. The "How to Corner" and the "Jumping" video has really helped my riding.

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conv3rt (Jun 11, 2012 at 19:51)

totally. I'm dropping my outside foot and throwing the elbow up even when I'm not on my bike. people look at me funny sometimes. But seriously the cornering skill is already paying dividends.

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WAKIdesigns (Jun 11, 2012 at 2:19)

I think you have to be a rider fo caliber of Fabien Barel to rip that hard on those wheels, 19mm wide rims are daaaaeem sketchy to ride aggressively, the tyre goes bend boink bend boink

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matthevv (Jun 11, 2012 at 4:33)

even these drop offs are insane for me to handle :-( have to start with something smaller...thx 4 videos!

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offroadpaul (Jun 11, 2012 at 5:17)

Tres bon!

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JetLife (Jun 11, 2012 at 15:31)

I have no clue who this guy is, I've seen a lot of his videos and they are all amazing, even the expert rider can learn something

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docr14 (Jun 11, 2012 at 0:55)

awesome videos! the explanations are so well said!

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ImILL (Jun 11, 2012 at 7:56)

this is part of an hour long video on youtube....you can watch the whole thing

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robbeebee (Jun 11, 2012 at 18:50)

These have been some of the most useful vids Ive found on Pinkbike! Thanks for posting these and please keep them coming.

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Arin (Jun 11, 2012 at 2:44)

He's body language is astonishing Keep going make a good films!

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ryantheodore11 (Jun 11, 2012 at 4:37)

Excellent tutorial

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rgmglglg (Jun 11, 2012 at 7:38)

Anyone know where he is riding>>? This place looks epic!

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HyperSquirrel (Jun 11, 2012 at 9:16)

Les Gets I think

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Xfighter (Jun 11, 2012 at 10:51)

i only know it is in france

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nicors4 (Jun 11, 2012 at 14:59)

It's not Les Gets.
It's in South of France (Var or Provence).

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nicors4 (Jun 11, 2012 at 15:06)

Blausasc Alpes Maritimes

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The-Medic (Jun 12, 2012 at 14:08)

Wasn't there a big segment a year or two back shot there in like "A Bike Movie" (not sure about the title)??? It was like 2 guys on GT's in the first segment and a bunch of "jazzerscize" between the riding clips??? That trail looked EPIC if it's the same place aye. I love all those natural Hips/berms everywhere... Looks SO fun aye.

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yoobee (Jun 19, 2012 at 15:23)

maps.google.de/?ie=UTF8&ll=43.802664,7.354048&spn=0.003082,0.00582&t=k&z=18&vpsrc=6

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The-Medic (Jun 20, 2012 at 12:12)

Wow... that is one hell of a topo view aye. Thanks for the link mate. Now there's another place I have to visit before I die.... This list is getting really long.

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themountain (Jun 11, 2012 at 10:33)

Awesome video series...keep it coming !!

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HundredPerCent FL (Jun 11, 2012 at 11:49)

Great Pleas more videos ! thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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tuskaloosa FL (Jun 11, 2012 at 12:18)

FB has got panache man... his flow is superb

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woodframeisbad (Jun 11, 2012 at 16:03)

Fabien makes everything very easy to understand. I'll probably crash less now haha

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fredydh (Jun 25, 2012 at 10:17)

what a nice guy! Fab is a example of a excellent rider and humility men! keep the good work!!

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Tchitchou (Jun 18, 2012 at 13:06)

Yes Fab te le meilleur

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Conorw98 (Jun 11, 2012 at 1:12)

Nice vid

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Jacob1993 (Jun 11, 2012 at 11:44)

It's hard to jump with no 'harms'

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mountguitars (Jun 11, 2012 at 22:46)

these videos are awesome. thank you fabien and PB!