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cornering technique - need advice

5K views 32 replies 21 participants last post by  DudeNudem 
Sounds to me like you did all the right things.

You'll never learn to corner faster if you don't push it to the limit like that. And you'll become more comfortable with the back tire not always being hooked up.

As far as technique... you did right with the pedals. The only other two bits of advice that helped me corner faster sound intuitive, but made a HUGE different.

1. Look where you want to go. If you look at the outside of a turn because you're worried about going there, that's where you will wind up going.

2. Point your inside knee in the direction you want to go as well. Helps with shifting your center of gravity and such. Also part of the mental aspects of committing to a fast learn (like step 1). I know this is opposite of what the poster above me said, and I am not saying he is wrong.

I am by no means a pro or anything. Just trying to share what helped me out.:thumbsup:
 
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