How to Do the FMX Superman Seat Grab Trick
The Freestyle Motocross (FMX) Superman Seat Grab trick is basically a harder version of the FMX Superman. If you've mastered the Superman, then step up the difficulty level by adding the Seat Grab.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Challenging
Instructions
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Grab some air. Get ready for your run by ramping up into the air and if your takeoff feels right, then continue to the next step.
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Move your feet from the pedals and kick your legs back. You may want to push off the pedals or simply lift yourself up and off the bike so that you can get both your body and legs parallel to and just above the bike. This gives the appearance of flying and is the basis of the original FMX Superman trick.
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Scoot down to the end of the seat. Take your hands from the handlebars and move down the seat until one hand is on the side plate and the other is on the end of the seat. Some more experienced riders may actually do this while they're kicking their legs into position to make the whole trick one fluid motion. There are also variations on the hand positioning where both hands may be on the side plates or both hands on the seat.
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Soar through the air behind the bike. The motorcycle's momentum will carry you along and give the appearance that you're flying. To make the trick even harder and earn more points from the judges, some riders will let go of the bike briefly with one or both hands. When a Superman Seat Grab is followed by removing both hands, it's usually referred to as a Rock Solid.
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Pull yourself back up to the handlebars. To get back into position and land safely, the first step is to pull your body from the back of the bike to the front. As you're working your way up here, you should also be pulling your legs in to get back into the starting position.
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End the ride. Once you've completed your FMX Superman Seat Grab and you're again firmly planted on your bike, get ready for the landing. Some riders will stand when they land, while others will sit. You can also add a little more difficulty to the trick by doing a No Hander or No Footer landing.
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Combine the trick with a Back Flip. If you really want to wow the crowd and the judges, after you've mastered the FMX Superman Seat Grab, add a Back Flip to it.
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Tips & Warnings
The first successfully Landed Superman Seat Grab was completed by FMXer Carey Hart during one of the first International Freestyle Motocross Association events in the late 90s.
The further your extension, the more points you'll earn from the judges.
Any FMX trick should be done only after you've gotten exact instructions and while wearing all the proper safety gear.
