Make goals for yourself and try parks which may be out of your comfort zone with others. November I have goal to finally figure out how to do a manual. Going to finish rebuilding a dirt jumper for that purpose.
I don't know many newbies who want to ride sharp rocks, slick roots and sketchy climbs. I've always preferred the rocky stuff myself, slick roots not so much. In time you'll gravitate to what works for you. You may never like rocks, but that's ok
in the immortal words of Skills with Phil, I was a dum dum today
Finally got out during a lunch break at work to practice manuals, watched a few vids from Phil then headed to a service area to give it a go.
After a few minutes of that frustrating dance of bouncing the front wheel, I figured to give it a go and loop out at worst.
Pulled backwards with the hips and sat with weight over the rear tire, then bam, I hit the ground.
Apparently I looped out, with feet on the flats, landed straight on my back and elbow. Afterwards, see the helmet got bashed in the back.
Wish was only my pride which got bruised, but beat up my elbow pretty good, and still have some ringing in my ears. Worse it seems to have jarred a nerve in my neck. That's not good since I'm got a few herniated and budging C2-C6.
I'm going to need rest this weekend, see you guys next week