3 Most Dangerous BMX Tricks
Created | Updated Oct 21, 2011
All the way back through the 60's and 70's,
BMX riding has been a very popular past time. Of course, as with any hobby, the riders, bikes, and tricks have become bigger and better. The first BMX publication was released in 1974, and since then BMX riding has grown into a full fledged sport and fans can find articles and enormous amount of BMX videos all over the world. BMX riders now have even more options than skateboarders, since they are able to ride and trick on dirt tracks. It's really no wonder that more and more riders are joining the bicycle motocross world everyday.
Just like Motocross riders and skateboarders, BMX riders continually put their bodies at risk while trying to find the next big trick. BMX riders can be found racing on dirt and asphalt tracks, and even do tricks on half pipes and stairs. You should be able to recognise a BMX rider by their knobbly tires and their incessant need to catch air. Even with the continual learning and advancement in BMX, some of the most complicated and dangerous tricks have been around for quite some time.
"No Footer"
Although the "no footer" is one the oldest and most basic jumping tricks, it still continues to be one of the more painful and dangerous tricks out there. The rider pedals up to speed before hitting a jump, and as they come off of the ramp they kick both legs from their pedals and stick them out to the side of the bike. Though it sounds, and even looks, simple enough, this trick has caused many, many injuries. Perhaps it is so dangerous just because so many BMX riders are willing to do it.
The 360
A more difficult trick, that is even more dangerous than the "no footer" is the 360. As the name suggests, the 360 is done by a rider when he comes off the ramp and throws their weight to one side or another, spinning their bike a full 360 degrees. The most dangerous part of the trick is the landing. If the bike has not completed its rotation, or if the rider is not seated correctly, the landing can quickly become a disaster.
Tail Whip
Much like the 360, the tail whip is a very complicated and dangerous trick. It is another jumping trick that requires pretty high speed off of the ramp. In a tail whip, the rider must actually lift their entire body up, off of the bike, while holding on to only the handlebars. As they come off of the ramp, the rider must push the bike into a spin, and allow it to spin beneath their body in the air, and land back with their feet firmly on the pedals when the bike hits the ground.
There are many tricks, many jumping and some on the street, when it comes to BMX, and almost all of them have some level of danger. It is a special type of person that can become a skilled BMX rider, especially when it comes to finishing these dangerous tricks without injury or damage to the bike.
