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Pretty sure he means increase the shock's rebound dampening. Yes, you want the shock to rebound slower until it starts packing, then speed it up a touch.
Need to use proper terminology…. “rebound” is either faster or slower…”compression” is stiffer of softer….you want to “slow” the rebound down some, to help keep the shock from “Pogo stick” effect in the rollers/whoops. Now if you get on a a hardpack track with sharp square edge pot holes, you would “speed up” rebound to combact the quick hits from the square edge, also keeping wheel on the ground for traction…these are not extreme changes, as you should have your suspension setup for intermediate terrain or the most average track conditions that you ride, these would be considered your “base” settings. You always go back to your known “base” settings as your starting point…Professional 125…I don’t think anyone advised to raise fork up in the clamps…but please continue on with the insanity 👍
Increasing means to slow down your shock.
That’s actually pretty good advice.
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If you are happy with the way your bike is working at your normal tracks, get a pen and take note where everything is before making changes. That way if you get into the bushes, you can always find your way back.
I go 1-4 clicks softer/slower for compression and rebound. The bike moves slower in the sand, and the bumps are less abrupt compared to hard and sharp clay.
Yeah and keep that bitch wide open , until the shock breaks.
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