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5 JUDGE THE GAP
Once you are in fl ight over the second log
double you can begin to relax. The most
diffi cult aspect of this technique is getting
enough air and also judging the transition
from the fi rst log double to the second. If
you’re sure you’re going to clear the last
log feel free to style it up for the crowd.6 GAS IT OUT
Because you don’t have to prepare for
another log section you do not have to
land front-end down. Spot your landing
and continue to look where you want to
go next. Once you are sure the rear wheel
is going to clear the fi nal log you can
prepare to launch into the next bit of trail
and get ready to wind on the throttle.
Medical Editor Mitch Leeswho’s it for
SKILL SET:
Intermediate to advanced. Do not try this
unless you are confident hopping logs.
Going over the handlebar hurts.
GENRE:
Trailriding and endurocross
PRACTICE:
As explained, start with just one log and
see how far you can jump. Then, start
with two logs close together.
Make sure you have a long gap before
the second log double.
STRENGTH & HEIGHT:
Strength and height do not really matter
here, throttle and balance are key.
WIDOW POTENTIAL:
Getthiswrongandyouwillsmashinto
thefaceofthefollowinglog.Ifyoumiss
thedoublebliptechniqueanddon’thit
thelogwiththefrontwheelitcouldkick
yourbackwheelintotheairandensure
youbreakawristonlandingorputyour
faceintothetopoftheforklegs.
BRAGGINGRIGHTS:
Thislookscoolandissomuchfasterthan
hoppingfourlogsindividually.WORK UP TO IT
•If you’ve never jumped a set of
logs before, start with one and
see how far you can jump out.
•Before hitting that set of
tractor tyres or big log double,
try using four small logs like
we have here. That way, if you
come up short you should only
jar your wrists and hands and
not re-align your face.
•Start with the logs close
together and slowly move
them further apart.
•Make sure the logs are
straight and not at an angle.
Angled logs could create a
bad front-end washout.
•Make sure the logs are dry.
Slippery logs will be diffi cult
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