Jumping the rail 5.

[Lalam157]

Hey all, I got a rail 5 a little over a month ago. It’s super fun! My husband and I have been riding every weekend and I’m getting really into it!
I have found I love hitting some jumps and drops on the trails and want to focus on more jumping. There is a dj section in our woods and I was able to do some straight airs and clear the jumps to the landings, and haven’t really been able to stop thinking about it since.
My question is, I know the rail is an enduro bike not a dirt jumper. I’m not trying to damage my bike from using it for an unintended purpose. I would rather get a dj or freestyle bike if I’m going to break my rail and then use each for their intended purpose. On the other hand if it is ok to jump the rail, then I can keep that money for other things. Any advice would be very appreciated, I’m learning as much as fast as I can but it’s all pretty new still!!

 

[Sean0711]

the rail is built to take on everything, if you look on youtube you can see videos of people sending them over 30ft gaps and drops. i ride mine in a bike park and throw it off drops, jumps, DH sections. its a do anything machine IMO. best of luck with the jumping, I love the air time too!

 

[John B]

There built well and can take a lot of punishment. I have no worries throwing it down the side of a mountain or jumping doubles

 

[Lalam157]

the rail is built to take on everything, if you look on youtube you can see videos of people sending them over 30ft gaps and drops. i ride mine in a bike park and throw it off drops, jumps, DH sections. its a do anything machine IMO. best of luck with the jumping, I love the air time too!

30ft! That’s amazing! Thank you!!