Pop-
    Extension from the hips, knees, ankles, and arms to launch off a jump. In other words, jumping up.

Helpful hint
    Timing is everything here. Be patient and wait until the crest or the lip of the take-off ramp. If you pop too early you can loose your balance and your amplitude. Also, don’t try and pop too hard, this can throw you off as well.

How-to
    At the last second apply force onto the ramp by jumping up. Extension should come from the hips, knees, ankles, and arms. A good pop will set you up perfectly for any trick.

- Johnny S.

Reader Suggestions

    I plant my poles at the top of the jump, I find this improves my timing, giving a better pop.

-Stu