Tutorials
Balancing
Mounting
Lesson Level : 3
Rail Reposition
Mounting 3
lesson
1m 49s
Video Details

The discussion focuses on two methods for mounting a rail or wall in a parkour context. The first method involves a step repositioning to go into a step vault, where the practitioner pushes up to mount the rail. The person should ensure that the rail or wall is low enough to enable a smooth transition, utilizing the push up for stability. This method emphasizes the importance of using the ball of the foot and controlling body weight effectively during the initial push.

The second method allows for skipping the step vault and directly transitioning into a second stage of the mounting process. In this version, the practitioner goes straight onto the foot and brings the second leg up to shift weight onto the rail. It’s mentioned that having mobility in the knee is key for this technique, as it allows for easier climbs on lower rails which can gradually build up to higher obstacles. Again, it is advised that all body weight should remain on the first leg while the second leg is brought into the correct position.

Overall, efficiency and control are highlighted within both techniques to successfully mount obstacles using proper foot placement and weight distribution. The speaker encourages practitioners to practice these movements gradually, ensuring they develop strength and technique to aid in their progression in parkour.

Key points:

  1. Two methods for mounting a rail or wall are discussed: a step vault and a direct transition.
  2. Proper foot placement and weight management are crucial for effective execution of both methods.
  3. Practitioners should focus on gradual progression and strength building while practicing these mounting techniques.
Note: This video summary is generated by AI from the video transcript and may not always be accurate.
The Lesson

This level is the same as level 1, however you must now perform the mount technique on a rail instead of a wall. The rail must be circular and no bigger than a standard scaffolding width (48mm) and hip-height or greater.

The following steps should be performed.

  1. Face the rail, place both hands on top.
  2. Place the right-foot on the outside of your hands on the rail.
  3. Push your hips up high and remove the inside (right) hand.
  4. Bring your back (left) leg up and place it on the rail in between the left hand and right foot.
  5. Now push on your left hand to shift your weight over both feet.
  6. Remove your left hand, finishing in a crouched position.
  7. You must stay in the crouched position on the rail for 10 seconds.

Repeat on the other side using the other hand and foot to start.

Each side must be repeated three times.

Challenge Details
Guidelines to successfully accomplish the challenge.
height.
Must be more than x1 times the height of a Hip-Height
+ / -
You can use anything that is more than specified.
Multiplier
x1 times the specified amount.
Details
The height of the rail must be hip-height or greater.
width.
Must be less than x1 times the width of a Rail-Width (48mm)
+ / -
You can use anything that is less than specified.
Multiplier
x1 times the specified amount.
Details
Rail must be standard scaffolding width or less.
sides.
You must complete and demonstrate on Left then Right Sides
Details
Both sides must be performed.
repetitions.
You must complete 3 repetitions
+ / -
You can repeat more than specified.
Details
Three repetitions on each side (6 reps in total).
duration.
The duration must be 00:00:10
+ / -
The duration can be more than specified.
Details
You must hold for 10 seconds in the crouched position.
landing.
Your landing must be Both Feet (Ball of the foot)
Momentum
Your momentum should be Stopped once you have landed.
Details
Ball of the foot on both feet.
Transcript
																									

														
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okay so the first way was a step

													

																									

														
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reposition to mount the rail that was go

													

																									

														
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into a step Vault and push up first the

													

																									

														
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second method is to go straight into the

													

																									

														
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second stage of

													

																									

														
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it so as long as the rail is low enough

													

																									

														
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or the wall whatever you're trying to

													

																									

														
23.72

														
mount you can go straight forwards up

													

																									

														
26.519

														
onto the foot so from here push up and

													

																									

														
29.32

														
you're straight into this position where

													

																									

														
31.759

														
both hands are on each side of the foot

													

																									

														
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I'm using the ball of the foot again and

													

																									

														
37.719

														
then this leg can come up I shift my

													

																									

														
40.239

														
weight and now I'm on the rail nice and

													

																									

														
43.719

														
comfortable uh you can put both hands in

													

																									

														
46.719

														
between this is sort of like an

													

																									

														
48.559

														
Assassin's Creed position which is kind

													

																									

														
51.36

														
of fun but really and truly you don't

													

																									

														
53.399

														
really need to put the hands on you

													

																									

														
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should be able to grip the rail uh with

													

																									

														
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the toes and that's what's doing the

													

																									

														
60.8

														
work um so yeah again it's nice and

													

																									

														
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controlled that first bit you can as

													

																									

														
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long as you've got the mobility of being

													

																									

														
68.56

														
able to get that knee on you can start

													

																									

														
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with lower rails and build up um but the

													

																									

														
74.36

														
first bit is essentially that and

													

																									

														
77.96

														
getting that second leg up really

													

																									

														
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because all the weight is on the front

													

																									

														
82.56

														
leg the second leg it's just about

													

																									

														
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strength um getting the foot up but no

													

																									

														
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weight is on it um all your body weight

													

																									

														
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should be on that first one so yeah

													

																									

														
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that's the second way of getting on

													

																									

														
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skipping the step Vault part and just

													

																									

														
98.159

														
going straight to the second stage of

													

																									

														
100.2

														
getting the foot uh underneath the body
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okay so the first way was a step

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reposition to mount the rail that was go

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into a step Vault and push up first the

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second method is to go straight into the

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second stage of

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it so as long as the rail is low enough

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or the wall whatever you're trying to

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mount you can go straight forwards up

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onto the foot so from here push up and

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you're straight into this position where

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both hands are on each side of the foot

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I'm using the ball of the foot again and

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then this leg can come up I shift my

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weight and now I'm on the rail nice and

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comfortable uh you can put both hands in

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between this is sort of like an

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Assassin's Creed position which is kind

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of fun but really and truly you don't

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really need to put the hands on you

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should be able to grip the rail uh with

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the toes and that's what's doing the

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work um so yeah again it's nice and

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controlled that first bit you can as

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long as you've got the mobility of being

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able to get that knee on you can start

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with lower rails and build up um but the

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first bit is essentially that and

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getting that second leg up really

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because all the weight is on the front

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leg the second leg it's just about

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strength um getting the foot up but no

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weight is on it um all your body weight

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should be on that first one so yeah

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that's the second way of getting on

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skipping the step Vault part and just

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going straight to the second stage of

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getting the foot uh underneath the body