Author Topic: A specific problem... (Read 1482 times)

Kyle Waite · « **on:** November 27, 2009, 08:21:39 AM »

Hey guys. I've got a little problem. This concerns a specific obstacle. My friend an I have a little course near a local theatre. We follow the same route, until one crucial moment. We start up a ramp, after which there are two routes: Over the rail, so I can hang a more gradual, faster turn, or take the sharp turn, but have to leap down the steps (This is what my friend normally does). Now, I usually finish first, but it's basically coming down to who can sprint faster. The reason is this: On the other side of the rail that I vault over, there are some god-forsaken bushes! They're about 2.5-3' long, and about 1.5-2' below where my hands hit. I Can't seem to make it past these bushes completely (my legs get caught in them, and the bushes get mangled). I normally kong-vault over this rail. So, being inept at this, I'm asking you: What should I do? Should I just work on the distance I get after pushing off from my kong, or change my vault up? There's also a curb right after the bushes that I've landed on a few times, so I gotta get past that too. Thanks in advance. Cheers!

-Kyle Waite

Jeremy Osborn · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2009, 08:31:06 AM »

Hmmm.. dont kong it completely, but put your feet on the rail, then jump over the bushes??

Kyle Waite · « **Reply #2 on:** November 27, 2009, 08:39:55 AM »

Hmm. Maybe. I'll see about it. It just seems like in that time, my friend could be down the stairs. What he suggested is that I just jump on the rail, balance myself for a second, then just leap over the bushes. Whatever I do, it must leave the bushes intact. Can't go ruining the flora.

-Kyle Waite

Jeremy Osborn · « **Reply #3 on:** November 27, 2009, 09:16:42 AM »

Thats what i meant

Kyle Waite · « **Reply #4 on:** November 27, 2009, 09:19:51 AM »

What I meant was not even use my hands.

-Kyle Waite

Jeremy Osborn · « **Reply #5 on:** November 27, 2009, 09:23:35 AM »

Not using your hands at all? $:-\$ i havent the slightest idea then... maybe a dive roll?

Kyle Waite · « **Reply #6 on:** November 27, 2009, 09:55:34 AM »

Nooo! Haha. What I'm saying is just jump onto the rail (no hands), then jump, as if precision-ing to the outter curb. ¿Claro?

Marquiz Xavier Teniente · « **Reply #7 on:** December 13, 2009, 08:09:42 PM »

Have you considered utilizing the turn vault? clear the rail and hang over the bushes, then just jump and spot your landing. Other than that just practice on gaining some distance with your vaults. It'll come with time.

Casey Boatwright · « **Reply #8 on:** December 13, 2009, 08:50:36 PM »

kong distance, stay true to the vaults, work you're distance on a similair obstacle, try a slit foot kong, it'll give you much more distance, and if you're doing it already then idk good luck

Andy Keller · « **Reply #9 on:** December 13, 2009, 08:57:54 PM »

Have you seen the Casino Royale chase scene? When Seb jumps the fence to enter the construction site, he pops up on to it, then jumps from the top. Check out that move. I think that's what you're talking about.

Brandan Mendenhall · « **Reply #10 on:** December 14, 2009, 06:49:59 AM »

I'd just work on getting more power into your kong exit. You should be able to clear those bushes with a little practice.

Kyle Waite · « **Reply #11 on:** December 15, 2009, 03:55:39 PM »

I'm just going to work on my split-foot kongs. I was messing around with a weird vault that was a mix between a handstand, and a turn vault, but it was really slow compared to a good kong.

Cheshire Parkour · « **Reply #12 on:** December 15, 2009, 08:47:39 PM »

Quote from: Casey Boatwright on December 13, 2009, 08:50:36 PM

kong distance, stay true to the vaults, work you're distance on a similair obstacle, try a slit foot kong, it'll give you much more distance, and if you're doing it already then idk good luck

Agreed. A one leg take-off on your kong vault will give you a more distanced kong, while two foot take off is for higher objects/obstacles.

JimmyD-TPK · « **Reply #13 on:** December 15, 2009, 09:27:42 PM »

this is what i saw my self doing in my head ''Flash back sequence begins'''

do a dive kong over the bushes, land on the side walk then dive roll over that kurb, pop back up into a sprint

but is there a side walk? or is it just bushes then a curb holding them in?? if so dive kong the whole thing its not too far. get that down and you LV. up

Kyle Waite · « **Reply #14 on:** December 16, 2009, 06:00:27 PM »

I'll take some pics this weekend, cause you all have the wrong image. Haha. I feel really pathetic not being able to get this. I can dive fairly far, but after my hands hit, I go MAYBE 2.5 feet. Thich isn't enough to clear the bushes.

Scared Doggy · « **Reply #15 on:** December 16, 2009, 06:47:18 PM »

Instead of diving when you're far from the rail(which is what it sounds like you're doing), monkey/kong it when you're closer to it and still in full sprint. Believe me, you should be able to get alot of distance if you do this right.

Kyle Waite · « **Reply #16 on:** December 16, 2009, 06:57:55 PM »

Not from a double punch. I'm not diving too far away, either.

Scared Doggy · « **Reply #17 on:** December 16, 2009, 07:06:38 PM »

How high is this rail? If it's around waist high you should be able to get pretty far from konging it if your form is good and you're runnign fast enough.

Travis S · « **Reply #18 on:** December 20, 2009, 05:01:50 PM »

Try getting your butt up high on the kong, it'll give you more time to get over the bush.

max eisenberg · « **Reply #19 on:** December 21, 2009, 08:53:44 AM »

can you slide under the rail but, still over the bushes?

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