Tailwhip a BMX Bike

Anyone who has tried to learn tail whips on a BMX bike knows how hard they are. This article will teach you how to perform a tailwhip!

Steps

  1. This move can either be done over a jump or on flat-land.
  2. Swing your forward foot back so that you can kick the bike out with your back foot.
  3. Whip the bike around, the motion is all in the arms.
  4. Bring your "back" foot up so that the frame can come back under you.
  5. Bring your "forward" foot to the forward pedal.
  6. Bring your "back" foot to the back pedal.
  7. Also if it helps you, you can also plant you feet on the cranks arms.
  8. You might get it on your first try, but if not keep trying. This is a difficult trick to master.



Tips

  • Circular motion with your arms.
  • Spot your pedals.
  • Keep your legs tucked into your body so you can get your back foot over the top tube.
  • Keep your weight over your bars. a key thing to the tailwhip is to stay OVER your bike.
  • Commit to it. You can't land this trick without your full effort and commitment.
  • Hold your back brake if you have one. This stops the pedals from moving forward,however they can still move backward due to the motion of the free wheel.

Warnings

  • Watch out for falling forward
  • Wear shin pads, if you miss/slip the pedals it will hurt.
  • Wear a helmet.

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