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ah, just watched the one you made.  Keep it up man.  Looks like a nice ramp.  You'll be peg stalling etc in no time.

just chuck on some shin and knee pads.  Feels like a suit of armour.

shreddingsince1980 wrote:

dpercival wrote:

I tried to drop in the "easy way" today and did a massive FACE PLANT!!!   

wds wrote:

That'll happen.
Tuck your weight back more & you'll be good.
A half-crank more of speed would help too.
Stay padded up & keep it up.
-Bill

I do need to wear more pads!!! 
Yes, I need to keep my weight back more!

zero07 wrote:

keep it up!

I will, thank you!

Sweet... nice second attempt drop-in.  Before you know it, you'll be catching air on the quarter.

I hope you're wearing shin guards at least.

I was dumb, no pads.

aaronl wrote:

ah, just watched the one you made.  Keep it up man.  Looks like a nice ramp.  You'll be peg stalling etc in no time.

just chuck on some shin and knee pads.  Feels like a suit of armour.

I have shin/knee guards and I will order arm/elbow guards.

Last edited by dpercival (2012-05-06 8:11pm)

andros71 wrote:

As they say in hollywood....."BREAK A LEG"

  My wrist and hand are sore.  I should probably be doing something like ice or heat.  I have no idea!!

I have yet to "drop in" also, but I'm more afraid of my giant chainrings getting caught up on the coping, since I do not own a bike with micro gearing.

Keep it up, tho. You are giving me the ecouragement to finally do it, too.

Capt. Nemo wrote:

I have yet to "drop in" also, but I'm more afraid of my giant chainrings getting caught up on the coping, since I do not own a bike with micro gearing.

Keep it up, tho. You are giving me the ecouragement to finally do it, too.

I have seen pictures of you racing.  That is inspiring to me as a beginner racer this year.  I start racing in two Fridays!!! 

Have fun at the track this year Nemo! 

Nemo, the big chainrings are no problem...that's how we did it for 20+ years...

Coasty, wet + coping is never good.

bmxerpete wrote:

Nemo, the big chainrings are no problem...that's how we did it for 20+ years...

Coasty, wet + coping is never good.

I stay away from big chainrings and water at the park!

I do have much love for 39t plus chainrings, but they are just is not for me at the park.

Last edited by dpercival (2012-05-07 9:03am)

awesome man thats great! i got my first drop in earlier this year feels great being able to do that

sonikk71 wrote:

Looks good D! The second vid you posted still looks like you are riding in. Aside from keeping your weight back as other have posted... The next thing you might try is giving it a little hop on the way in. This will force you to commit and get you in there. I know that worked for me. Also watch where your head/shoulders are pointed.  If you look at the first vid you never really leaned "into" the transition. Either way big ups man keep it up!

Thank you for the props and I have logged your drop in hints into my head, LOL!    I will wear more pads next time!!!

bmxtick wrote:

Awesome man! Feels great to take a step up in bmx even if it's something simple you're gonna like riding your tree bike at the park. I love my tree sprocket. Not sure if I'm liking my tree hub at the park though

I will keep using the Sunday, I love it.  I like it's small size and maneuverability.  It is very stable and comfortable under foot!

The TREE Lil' Buddy is for my collection.

Last edited by dpercival (2012-05-07 8:13pm)

JPinFL wrote:

Great job, bro!
I haven't dropped in in many, many years. And as I get older, the more sketched I become. Freakin' 40 years old!
I guess I need to hit a skatepark and do some practicing.

AWESOME, I am glad I inspired you with my attempts at learning new tricks.

Ride On Brother!!!