AIRBAG
course
This 2-hour course is for you if you are an intermediate rider and can demonstrate that you have the proper technique and are in control on the jumps. You must send a video of yourself on jumps (example: Jedi jumps) to reservations@empire47.com before booking a course.
Course objective: to familiarize yourself with a steep jump, adopt the right speed, and increase your fluidity and stability in the air before heading to the Airbag. Your coach will make sure your jumping technique is relatively good before launching you on the Airbag.
CLINIC
Who should attend
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- Ages 16 and up
- Intermediate level
- Comfortable on the Shaman and Padaone
- Already has a good base in jumps
REGISTRATION TO COME
open sessions
PROCEDURE
You must be certified by a coach to use the Airbag. To do so:
Option 1: Go to the reception desk to pay your access fee for the airbag at a cost of $20 per session plus taxes, or $60 for the season pass (users must have their daily access fee or mountain bike season pass).
Option 2: Reserve your place online by clicking on the following link: link to come.
A reservation is strongly recommended to guarantee your place. A maximum of 15 people is allowed per free session.
If you do not pass the certification, a refund will be issued.
Criteria considered for certification
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- Adopts neutral position on approach
- Adopt a centered position on the bike when approaching the ramp
- Adopt the right pressure on the ramp
- Controls absorption when leaving the ramp
- Master stability and control in the air
- Good stability and control on landing (2 wheels at the same time)
Recommended equipment
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- Helmet mandatory. Helmet with chin strap (full face) recommended.
- Knee and elbow protection
- Bike suitable for jumps (Ebike not recommended)
Rules
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- No backflips or frontflips allowed.
- One person at a time. The user must wait until the lane is clear after the landing zone.
- Alcohol consumption prohibited
- Empire 47 reserves the right to cancel the free session due to weather conditions. No refunds will be issued.
- Empire 47 reserves the right to expel any user who violates these rules or behaves in an unsafe manner that may endanger his or her life or that of other users.
Minimum age required
- Ages 8 and up (except for private lessons, special camps and other pre-qualified activities)
- For children aged 8 to 14, parents must sign a mandatory waiver.
Costs*
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- Daily open session
$20 + tax - Season membership
$60 + tax - *Excludes site access fee ($23 + tax)
- Daily open session
Schedule of operations
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- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 18:00 to 19:30
- Saturday 12:30 to 14:00, 14:30 to 16:00
- Sunday 10:00 to 11:30, 12:30 to 14:00, 14:30 to 16:00
Cancellation policy
No refunds with less than 48 hours notice. AIRBAG season pass holders will be charged a $15 + tax fee for no-shows.