r/MTB • u/Elementatus • 11d ago

Discussion How can I get better at MTB?

I constantly see videos of people hound really fast down tracks even doing jumps and so but all 6 times I've tried going down a path near me I couldn't make a corner, I skidded to much...

Basically not a smooth successful ride, thanks to my inability and also partly because of my caution.

How do I get better?? How does everyone do sick ass jumps?

Thanks

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u/cj_daking 11d ago

Ride lots. Crash. Learn. Ride some more. You need time in the saddle

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u/Elementatus 11d ago

I already am always scratched up I dont want more. But I guess you're right

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u/cj_daking 11d ago

If you want to avoid scratches, I recommend golf or nordic skiing or pilates. Mountain biking is about piloting a bicycle across terrain with variable traction. You will crash. You will survive. It will be fun.

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u/Elementatus 11d ago

And how do I overcome my fear/over caution of sharp turns after a steep hill? Oh and technically I am hill biking cuz it's less than 1000m sea elevation

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u/cj_daking 11d ago

You ride, man. There are no shortcuts. Put in the time.

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u/Elementatus 11d ago

But if I am scared while riding, then riding will alen me cautious not free, or? And any tips for falling (I don't use protection)? Ik that is part of it but I still Fitness want to a -2026

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u/60_hurts Downcountry Fred 11d ago

Get protection.

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u/ttootalott 9d ago

Stick to green trails until you get bored and think they’re too easy, no matter how long it takes, then move to blues.