diff --git a/src/k_kart.h b/src/k_kart.h
index d3158fe73..aff3b7596 100644
--- a/src/k_kart.h
+++ b/src/k_kart.h
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Make sure this matches the actual number of states
 
 #define BAIL_MAXCHARGE (84) // tics to bail when in painstate nad in air, on ground is half, if you touch this, also update Obj_BailChargeThink synced animation logic
 #define BAIL_DROP (FRACUNIT)
-#define BAIL_BOOST (FRACUNIT)
+#define BAIL_BOOST (6*FRACUNIT/5) 
 #define BAIL_CREDIT_DEBTRINGS (true)
 #define BAIL_DROPFREQUENCY (2)
 #define BAILSTUN (TICRATE*7)