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How to Execute Freestyle Motocross Stunts Safely

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By S. Baselice
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If you want to impress your friends with freestyle motorcross stunts, but don't have great health insurance, this article is for you. It will help you execute freestyle motocross stunts safely, using a few simple tips and steps. The best way to execute motocross stunts safely is by always using the right protective gear. Read on for more tips on safe motocross stunts.

From Quick Guide: Freestyle Motocross Tutorial
Difficulty: Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Moto-x bike
  • Ramp
  • Foam pit
  • Crane
  • Safety gear

    How to Execute Motocross Stunts Safely

  1. Step 1

    Buy and wear the proper protective gear including a helmet with face mask, shoulder protectors, leg and knew pads, elbow pads and a chest protector. You want to protect yourself from falling, or having the the bike fall on you.

  2. Step 2

    Build a large foam pit that you can place at the end of a ramp. You can build these pits out of anything, plywood, 2x4's or 2x6's, or you can just use a large container, like a shipping container with the top cut off. Always be sure this pit is large enough to catch your bike.

  3. Step 3

    Fill the pit with foam blocks. Then set up a crane to retrieve your bike.

  4. Step 4

    Put your ramp in front of the foam pit and begin to practice your stunts. Always build up to your stunt, practicing in steps, if necessary.

  5. Step 5

    Create ramps that are designed for your particular stunts and built the way you want them to be built. This will allow you to adust to the transition and approach and execute your motocross stunts at the right speeds, so you can perform your stunts more safely.

  6. Step 6

    Video tape yourself every time you ride in the foam pit and watch the videos. This will show you what you are doing wrong and it will also tell you if you are ready to try your stunt without the foam pit.

Tips & Warnings
  • Always be safe and cautious when you first try a stunt and wear the right safety gear every time you ride.
  • Motocross stunts are not easy to do, and they are dangerous, so playing it safe is the best way to ensure you can ride and practice for a long time.

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