👌 How To Lay Flat Tables With Ease

The tabletop is a simple yet stylish trick that can take an average jump and make it look ten times more impressive.

There’s something incredibly satisfying about fully laying out a flat table, effortlessly floating through the air with style. But mastering this move isn’t just about throwing the bike flat—it takes the right technique, control, and a bit of practice. So, where do you even start?

Finding a jump

• Find a small to medium sized table jump with a smooth approach and wide landing

• Alternatively, a hip jump can be perfect for leaning into the tabletop, especially if it matches your preferred turning direction.

Getting it flat

• Hit the jump with normal trail speed, as you leave the lip, start rotating your bike and bring your shoulder towards the front wheel. 

• Twist your hips and bring the bike up towards you, manipulating it into the tabletop position 

• Curl your inside hand by twisting the grip to lay the bike flat.

Bring it back

• To unfold, rotate the grip in your palm and straighten the handlebars as you approach the ground. 

• Straighten out the bike in one fluid motion. With practice, you'll be able to hold the tabletop position longer in the air before preparing for landing.

More Tips

• No brakes take your fingers off of your brake levers to allow your inside hand to rotate around the grip

• Keep your knees in, avoid the common mistake of splaying them out during the trick. This lets you make your tables flatter and cleaner.

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