How To Climb Technical Ledges & Curbs // Level Up Your Mountain Biking With The Punch Method
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 Published On May 13, 2023

In this video we talk about using the punch method to climb up ledges on trail without the need for a bunnyhop. The punch is my favorite way to get up and over obstacles because it is really efficient and consistent once you get it down! Hopefully this video helps you with some tips and tricks you can bring to the trails!

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0:00 Intro
0:34 Punch Method
1:00 Practicing In Town & Proving A Point
2:09 Body Positioning & Front Wheel Lift
3:18 Rear Wheel Lift Technique
4:43 Shoulder Movement
5:12 Slo-Mo Graphic Of Full Technique
5:57 April Tests It Out!
8:11 Back On Trail & Arch Nemesis
8:37 Kyle Demos Technique On Trail
10:34 April Tries Her Best
11:50 Regrouping
12:33 Two Rock Ledges In A Row + Confidence
14:22 Breakthrough!!!
14:48 One More Try
15:48 No Way!!!!
17:12 Outro
19:24 Doggo

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