Finally Got FootJam TailWhips & HOW TO

Niceeee good advice but when you say jump do you mean you just jump off your pedals or are you actually supposed to bunny hop into it? Because when I try them my front wheel doesnt come off the ground.

AK95 wrote:

Niceeee good advice but when you say jump do you mean you just jump off your pedals or are you actually supposed to bunny hop into it? Because when I try them my front wheel doesnt come off the ground.

Yes, I'm talking about jumping off your pedals. No need to bunny hop into it unless you're doing it up onto a curb for example. Good luck!

Thanks!!

I have the problem of slamming my 'kick' foot down! So you mean jump off both the pedals first? Then kick what part of the bike?

I want to try now but it's cold dark and wet here!!!!

KarmaRide wrote:

Thanks!!

I have the problem of slamming my 'kick' foot down! So you mean jump off both the pedals first? Then kick what part of the bike?

I want to try now but it's cold dark and wet here!!!!

I jump straight up into the air with both feet at the same time(just say "jump" in your head). Remember, straight up and not forward, or diagonal.

Right after you start your jump, say "kick" in your head). Since it goes from jump to kick so soon, your rear foot will kick the rear of your frame (mine usually hits my chainstay orthe bar above my chainstay). Remember, this all happens super fast, so your body is still jumping up as this is happening. With that in mind, your front foot WILL clear the toptube.

Now, it's time for the jam. I just essentially kick my front foot forward (not my body) so that it lands on my front tire and against my forks.
*Up to this point, my eyes have been focused on the front tire.

At this point, you'll be balanced on your front tire with your bike spinning around. You should now keep your eyes on your pedals. Once your bike gets to about 270, jump back onto your pedals. It may sound sketchy at first, but you'll get it if you commit.

Let me know how it works out for you and also if you need me to explain something better to you. Like I said, I have just started to get these consistently, so my explanation on them is still pretty in depth and detailed which can help others to fit the pieces together. Also, everyone has their own style or technique, this is just how I do it.

Hi,

Got a chance to give it a go today and it made a hell of a lot of difference! Haven't landed one yet but pretty close! I find I'm mainly kicking the seat stay (that's where the foot marks are anyway!).

I've been trying for months and always put the kick foot down. I've found I can balance for ages if I don't kick at all just let the bike fall round. So I have started leaning slightly into the kick and It's working out with the jump then kick method.

Thanks for the tip really helped me!

KarmaRide wrote:

Hi,

Got a chance to give it a go today and it made a hell of a lot of difference! Haven't landed one yet but pretty close! I find I'm mainly kicking the seat stay (that's where the foot marks are anyway!).

I've been trying for months and always put the kick foot down. I've found I can balance for ages if I don't kick at all just let the bike fall round. So I have started leaning slightly into the kick and It's working out with the jump then kick method.

Thanks for the tip really helped me!

I'm pumped to hear that man, it sounds like you'll get your first one anytime now! It feels great to be able to balance on that front tire when you've been struggling so long with trying to keep your kicking foot from dropping straight to the ground; it completely breathes new life and motivation into trying to get the trick dialed. Good luck!!!

Pulled one of these in my entire life. Trying to learn them and doing footjamb 180s seems to help. gonna try your tip and see what it does for me. My balance sucks!

Hope it helps Drew. Being able to do footjam 180s should help you once you take your footjam whips to the bank or quarter too.