another dirt jump question

[mtnbiker7]

How should I figure out how far apart to space the takeoff and the landing.

[HBFR33R!D3]

um it would probably depend on your speed you get for the jump and how big u want to go. if you want a big gaps and you are gonna make a pack then the jumps will also have to get taller so it all depends on what you feel comfortable jumping

[chuffer]

two shovel lengths.

that is the magic distance.

[ThePriceSeliger]

There is an actual equation to do it. Maybe on LeeLikesBikes. But the best way to do it is to make it the size you think, and then add to it, or jump it into a big pile of loose dirt then form your lander.

[manhattanprjkt83]

yeah you just need to feel it out...experience gets you where you need...just make small adjustments...

[.243racer]

Make the size take off you want, land flat, wherever the back tire lands, make the start of the landing there.


Nat.


Just gotta judge the speed your gonna get with the size of the take off. Build however big you think its gonna be, and go from there. Say you case, shorten the gap. Over shoot, push it forwards.

[formermtboarder]

Search this forum, there are tons of threads about how to build djs, I remember a few had formulas, examples and pictures of what to do...

[gonefirefightin]

for me it is where my jaw impacts and then back from there about 3 or 4 feet.

[don]

for me it is where my jaw impacts and then back from there about 3 or 4 feet.

haha, that made me laugh.

figuring out the distance is tough. I usually do what chuffer said - 2 shovels and adjust from there. 2-3 shovels seems to be a good size for most - not to crazy but with the right lip, it should give you plenty of air time.

[XxHMBPRiderxX]

I say make the lip and then use loose dirt or bark mulch for the mock lander and go from there but speed is going to be your biggest factor.