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When I say “drops” I’m talking about a 90 degree ledge you can’t roll down. At some point in the future I will discuss how to roll off steep terrain. A “drop off” requires some air time. Many people are uncomfortable in the air. Do not stress. Flying off a drop is actually easier than hitting a double jump. Sure you need some bike control, but regardless, style or no style, gravity will bring you down. The first step is to learn on small drops before you hit the Pro line. Start off gradually on 2’ drops. It’s unfortunate, but during the learning curve, your front tire will either drop abruptly or become lifted too high. A 2’ drop will hurt a lot less than a 15’. I don’t care what a Buddhist Monk might think. Crushing your boys repeatedly can become an annoyance. You need to gain confidence on smaller terrain and hone in on some skills.

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