Originally Posted by mild beast

first, think MOMENTUM. you wanna hit that stuff with speed. hitting ded on (as suggested) is fine, when appropriat. of course wheeling around it is good 'cuz you don't LOSE MOMENTUM. i was always (and still do) popping micro-wheelies to get over stuff and just riding it out on the back tire.

the other things is keeping your ass firmly planted on the seat. this keeps the rear wheel in drive / traction and you don't lose MOMENTUM.