How to Get Into Freestyle Motocross
Extreme sports may have been considered a bit of an underground sport a few decades ago, but it has begun to close in on the mainstream status over the past few years. The biggest reason for this is an increase in media coverage and prize money that is on offer. The amount of professional extreme sports athletes have increased significantly in recent times, while the sport itself has managed to win over the interest of millions around the globe.
The term extreme sports cover various kinds of games, one of which is freestyle motocross, also known as FMX. It has originated from dirt track motocross, though instead of racing, the focus is mainly on tricks performed in the air.
Getting into freestyle motocross requires a great deal of passion, practice and patience. If you feel that you possess all these things, then you are surely have what it takes to become a freestyle motocross rider.
Things Required:
– Motocross bike
– Protective gear
– Foam pit
Instructions
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The first thing that you need to do is get yourself a pair of wheels. You would basically be looking for a modified dirt bike, one that is normally used in motocross races. However, you may need to modify it even further by going for a body that is really light, fitting a strong engine and installing a high-performance shock absorption system. You may want to modify the seat of your ride to increase your manoeuvrability in the air.
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Once you have gotten yourself a bike, you will to build a mini-course and a set of ramps to practice your jumps and tricks. You will need a really big pile of dirt for the jumps and course. Either dig into the ground yourself to get it, or call the home improvement store to deliver it to your desired site. You can use their services for building the mini-course and jumps as well.
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Since performing tricks on a motocross bike is not as easy as the professionals make it look, you will find yourself wiping out a lot, especially in the early days. Therefore, it is imperative that you build a huge foam pit. It will serve as a safe landing place when your tricks go awry.
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Concentrate on mastering your straight jumps in the initial days. Leave the tricks for later. It is really important to perfect your launch from the ramp and making a perfect landing before moving on to the tricks. Remember to wear all the necessary protective gear.
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After you have perfected your ramp launching and landing, start learning tricks. Start-off with the basic tricks and do them over and over again before moving on to another trick. Do not jump to advanced tricks immediately.
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Once you have practiced enough and feel confident about your freestyle motocross skills, sign yourself up into an event to compete against other riders. You can search for the nearest freestyle motocross events using the Internet.
