THE JUMP WITH EDGE GRAB

The basic jump with edge grab is a fun elementary jump on moderately sloped terrain. In Photo 1 the rider approaches the jump bump in a flexed position. The rider extends (Photo 2) and after launch immediately flexes the legs to pull the board near the upper body. At the maximum height attained during the jump, a free hand is placed on the edge to form the edge grab (Photo 3).

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After maximum height is reached, remove the hand from the edge of the board and extend in preparation for landing (Photo 4). Photo 5 shows the landing and Figure 6 shows the flexion of the legs for absorption of the landing and preparation for the normal riding stance.

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