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VaultsBronzeParkour

Seat Vault

You sit on the obstacle, swing both legs round to the far side with a half turn and slide off.

Difficulty
Bronze
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The lowdown

You sit on the obstacle, swing both legs round to the far side with a half turn and slide off. It is the slowest way over, and the surest.

How to learn it

  1. Sit

    Put both hands on the top and sit on the near edge.

    CueNear edge
  2. Swing

    Turn your hips and swing both legs over together.

    CueLegs together
  3. Slide

    Slide down the far side with a hand still on the top.

    CueHand stays on
  4. Land

    Let go only once both feet are down.

Why it isn't working

  1. IfSitting in the middle of the obstacle.
    ThenSit on the near edge so your legs only have to swing a short way.
  2. IfLetting go before your feet land.
    ThenKeep a hand on the top until both feet are down.
  3. IfSwinging one leg at a time.
    ThenBring the legs round together in one movement.

One of 5 Vaults skills at Bronze in parkour. All beginner parkour tricks

Why it's Bronze: Bronze because you are seated the whole time and the movement is slow. It removes the fear of failing to get over.

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