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Depends on what you want to get out of it, i see you want to be a pro. In my view i think most people ride for the enjoyment & even if you want to be pro, you cannot lose the love of the sport or whats the point? Being Famous & making some money? I think it'd be a pretty hollow feeling just trying to win competitions & sh*t just to make a living. Id practice 2-3 hours a day & you should progress pretty quickly.
Rode 4 hours today... Felt good but it didn't feel like it was fun for me all the time...
The more important aspect is riding daily even if its for 30 minutes. If you want to get good, putting alot of thought into your riding when learning is key. I see and hear alot of people riding for 3,4 and 5 hours and not progressing because they aren't putting enough mental effort into their riding. For example: I spoke with a guy that had trouble dialing hang 5's. I watched him ride and noticed that he wouldn't flick and lock his wrist when pushing up into the position. " He told me oh I only that sometimes *shrug*" when that motion is critical in learning that tricks. He since has never dialed the position because he hadnt put in the effort to learn that motion.There are several tips that will help you progress super fast such as:You have to break down tricks when learning them, and figure out what motions on particular parts of your body have to do this or that to make it work. Treat it like the scientific method, trial and error so to speak, and make notes ( whether mental or on paper) of which actions are making the trick happen or easier... Many tricks are essential identical and could be learned simultaneously like cross handed steams and time machines in which your holding the bike in the same way.Putting in the time to learn how to do basic tricks like the hang 5 and peg wheelie with both feet and on both sides and both directions will make you superbly familiar with the bike, free of road skill blocks down the line and more balanced rider.Some great examples of this are the whiplash which require the constant switch back and forth from non -dominant ( yes you must first kick off with your non dominant foot!) to your dominant foot.Learn the 3 ways of creating momentum ( scuffing, pumping and turbining)and MOST importantly have fun , be patient, and believe in yourself and all will follow.
Looks like you have a great basis to progress, keep it up!