Topic: Quick question. : )

[Arimsoma]

Well, I train at a gym every week. And from one of the trainers I heard, that to dash something you need to be able to clear it first. So far I've only dashed pic-nic tables, and a few other obstacles. And I COULD clear them, but I'm wondering if this is true for all dash vaults.


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[Corey Rift Ehrler]

Well, the point of a Dash vault is to give you a few extra feet past the object you are vaulting...  You could probably clear most things that you Dash vault over but when approaching an object you punch and aim at the object as if you are going to sit on it... Therefore I dont see a reason why you should have to be able to clear something before you attempt a dash.  Just my .02...

[Nick Kelly]

Well, the point of a Dash vault is to give you a few extra feet past the object you are vaulting...  You could probably clear most things that you Dash vault over but when approaching an object you punch and aim at the object as if you are going to sit on it... Therefore I dont see a reason why you should have to be able to clear something before you attempt a dash.  Just my .02...

In my experience dashes are best used when you're taking a drop and you want to minimize impact. You can use your hands and arms to slow yourself as you move down and over the obstacle. (There's not right or wrong here, just thought I'd offer and obersvation.)

[cwacht]

You dont need to be able to clear something before you can dash it.
Thats my theory. Havent tested it...

When learning to dash, you should definitely pick an obstacle that you can easily clear. When you've perfected the dash, I believe that you can use it to get over obstacles that are just out of your ability to clear.

[Corey Cedeno]

You dont need to be able to clear something before you can dash it.
Thats my theory. Havent tested it...

When learning to dash, you should definitely pick an obstacle that you can easily clear. When you've perfected the dash, I believe that you can use it to get over obstacles that are just out of your ability to clear.

I have.  You can Dash stuff that is higher than your vert.  But the clearance thing is a nice rule of thumb for the most part.

[Corey Rift Ehrler]

I am curious how you think this is plausible...  If you cannot jump vertically 5' 7" than how do you expect to be able to Dash over something that is 5' 8"? This makes no sense to me...  The highest object you should be able to Dash has to be at most equivalent to your vertical jump and no higher. Someone correct me if I am wrong, maybe I just need to reanalyze my way of thinking.

[Corey Cedeno]

Well, I can't vid it since I'm injured so I'll do my best trying to explain it.

When you spear your leg out and bring your second leg up, your hands go out to your hamstrings.  This is usually a couple inches above the same level as your butt.  Then when your hands hit the obstacle, you swing them back just like in a Kong.  This brings your butt over the obstacle and gives you a Dash thats higher than your vert.

[Casey Kandel]

I dont think it is really as easy as your trying to make it sound. Most people wont throw their legs out until they are over the object so their feet dont hit the object itself. If you push your feet up too early them you're most likely going to smack your butt right into the object you're tryito get over (if it is higer than your vertical).

If it is too high just Kash it.

[Corey Cedeno]

No, it's not as easy as I make it sound.  I'm not very good at putting things into words.

I dont think it is really as easy as your trying to make it sound. Most people wont throw their legs out until they are over the object so their feet dont hit the object itself. If you push your feet up too early them you're most likely going to smack your butt right into the object you're tryito get over (if it is higer than your vertical).

If it is too high just Kash it.

I broke my left big toe working on it.

[Ozzi]

I am curious how you think this is plausible...  If you cannot jump vertically 5' 7" than how do you expect to be able to Dash over something that is 5' 8"? This makes no sense to me...  The highest object you should be able to Dash has to be at most equivalent to your vertical jump and no higher. Someone correct me if I am wrong, maybe I just need to reanalyze my way of thinking.

I think...

Imagine a 5 feet electric box. Easy to jump onto but not to clear because of how wide they are. But since with the dash you throw legs first ten assist with your hand makes it possible for you to dash it.

Makes sense?

Like I could dash my car but not just hurdle over it.

[Corey Rift Ehrler]

I think...

Imagine a 5 feet electric box. Easy to jump onto but not to clear because of how wide they are. But since with the dash you throw legs first ten assist with your hand makes it possible for you to dash it.

Makes sense?

Like I could dash my car but not just hurdle over it.

Here you are talking about whether or not you should be able to clear an object before you can dash it correct?  What do you think about being able to dash something that is higher than your vert??

[Casey Kandel]

But you can jump on your car. You cant dash something you cant jump on (or even a little bit under) If your vertical limit is 5'8" Id say its plauble to dash something 5'10" but not 6'.

[Corey Cedeno]

You're correct.  I never said it was a substantial amount.  Just an added couple of inches.

[Craig MacDonald]

I think...

Imagine a 5 feet electric box. Easy to jump onto but not to clear because of how wide they are. But since with the dash you throw legs first ten assist with your hand makes it possible for you to dash it.

Makes sense?

Like I could dash my car but not just hurdle over it.

Wait are you saying you could, from standing jump 5 feet and land on the top of that box?!  If so I think I have a waays to go...

[Adam McC]

I think...

Imagine a 5 feet electric box. Easy to jump onto but not to clear because of how wide they are. But since with the dash you throw legs first ten assist with your hand makes it possible for you to dash it.

Makes sense?

Like I could dash my car but not just hurdle over it.

Wait are you saying you could, from standing jump 5 feet and land on the top of that box?!  If so I think I have a waays to go...

Squats.