How to Get Safety Gear for Doing BMX Tricks

BMX is a dangerous sport, but utilizing safety equipment will help dramatically reduce your chance of serious injury. Whether you're going to be racing or just working on tricks like carving and grinding at the local park, you should practice basic bike safety, like wearing safety gear.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Find a bike helmet that fits well. Most racers choose a full face mask style of helmet, but if you're going to be riding your bike at the park, an open BMX helmet will do. The chin strap should be tight enough to prevent the helmet from flying off while you're doing tricks.

2. Invest in a good pair of gloves. They will not only help you get a good grip on your bike but if you do fall, they'll protect your hands from the pavement.

3. Wear knee pads whenever riding BMX. There are soft pads designed to wear underneath your pants or hard shell pads which you strap on outside your pants. Though it's a matter of personal choice, the hard shell style protects your knees much better than the soft ones.

4. Add some elbow pads if you want a little extra protection from the pavement. You're likely to take many tumbles when learning to control your bike and you'll find the hard pavement to be very unforgiving.

5. Wear long pants and a long sleeve shirt when riding BMX. This may be required in many BMX competitions.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't have a bike shop near you, shop online at any number of BMX sites.
• Join a local BMX club. It's a great way to exchange ideas and learn about the best places to ride and shop.

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