How do motor cross riders know how fast to hit a ramp/jump to land safely on the downramp?

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Like, how do they figure out how to not overshoot or case it? Was just watching a guy hit a heap of jumps in an arena and he got every single landing perfect.

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So while the landing spot is just a function of speed and ramp angle, a skilled dirt bike rider will always be able to land a jump perfectly because they are actually able to control their orientation in the air. By using the rotational inertia of the wheels, and either applying the brake or throttle accordingly, they can ensure the bike stays in the proper orientation in the air. This is similar to the way a figure skater can change the speed that they spin by pulling their arms in or loving their arms out of during the spin.

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