eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.

How To

How to Do the FMX Superman Trick

Contributor
By eHow Contributing Writer
(4 Ratings)

Ever wanted to fly through the air like Superman? In the Freestyle Motocross (FMX) world, this is a common occurrence. But, unlike the Man of Steel, you'll need a motorcycle and a ramp to pull off the FMX Superman trick.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Ramp up into the air. If the takeoff feels right, then proceed to the next step.

  2. Step 2

    Keep your hands on the handlebars. Throughout the original version of the FMX Superman trick your hands should never leave the handlebars. In other variations, however, you may let go with either one or both hands, or remove both hands and place them in a different location, such as the seat or rear fender.

  3. Step 3

    Remove your feet from the pedals. Kick off the bike as your taking your feet off to get ready for the next part of the trick.

  4. Step 4

    Kick your legs back. You want your body to be parallel to the bike, so keep your legs and torso as straight as possible just above your motorcycle.

  5. Step 5

    Fly through the air like you're the Superman of the FMX. When in position, the bike's momentum will pull you through the air and it will appear that you're flying above it, but with your hands still on the handlebars.

  6. Step 6

    Let your body drop back down onto the bike. To prepare for landing, you'll want your body to fall back on the bike so you're back in the starting position. Once your butt is back on the bike, however, you can vary the landing to increase the difficulty by either taking your hands off the handlebars for a No Hander or keep your feet off the pedals for a No Footer.

  7. Step 7

    Make the FMX Superman trick even more challenging. Add other moves to the Superman for a really impressive run, such as a Superman Indian Air, Back Flip Superman or Back Flip Superman Seat Grab.

Tips & Warnings
  • It's said that FMXer Carey Hart was the first person to publicly perform the Superman Seat Grab, a variation of the Superman where the rider moves his hands from the handlebars to motorcycle's seat, at one of the first International Freestyle Motocross Association events in 1998-1999.
  • Any new FMX trick should be tried with caution. Be sure you have the proper instructions and are wearing adequate safety equipment, especially a helmet.
Subscribe

Post a Comment

Post a Comment

Related Ads

  • Have you done this? Click here to let us know.
I Did This
Get Free Sports & Fitness Newsletters

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

eHow Sports and Fitness
eHow_eHow Sports and Fitness