How Do You Land BMX Jumps Safely?
As the old adage states: “What goes up, must come down.” When you are making jumps with your BMX bike to get “big air,” it is time to learn how to land. A few key components contribute to a safe and problem-free landing, and once you master them, you will be able to put together a host of new tricks and combinations and land on two wheels each time. Master the approach. The two components that contribute to a rough landing most often are: lack of speed and instability. If you haven’t gained enough speed for the trick that you are attempting, you will come up short every time. Also, keep your body as stable as possible when you approach a “big air” trick. You can not expect a steady landing when your body sways from left-to-right on approach. Bend your knees. One sure-fire way to “wipe-out” upon landing is to keep your knees stiff and straight as you approach the ground. Always keep your knees bent and use them to brace your impact. Not only will you prevent further “wipe-outs,” but you
