Ha Ha Ha........

I would suggest that you find some other trail buddies. I have found that I ride much more freely when I am on somebody else's wheel. I don't think, I just ride.

Your skills will build with saddle time. Early in my career, I read everything I could get my hands on as far as body postion and technique, and then went out and practiced, and had fun.

Also when I got a fs bike, I was able to ride downhill wil more gusto by letting the bike do its job too. It is meant to handle that type of terrain.

Mt biking is without a doubt the most fun I have ever had, and I come from a background of serious climbing, triathlons, skiing....

I love it....glad you are getting hooked.
Welcome to the fold.

Ruth