How Do You Perform The FMX Pendulum Trick?
The FMX pendulum trick looks cool from the ground, so it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser. It’s also risky, so it’s worth taking your time to learn. Grab your gear and your bike, and hit the jump! Join the ranks of Miller and Pastrana and dazzle the crowds. Watch videos of FMX riders performing the FMX pendulum trick. You’ll find videos at YouTube or the Dew Tours. You’ll want to break down the trick to get a sense of the timing. Do a few practice jumps to get a feel of the track and the jump. Concentrate on getting good, high jumps. You’ll need some air time in which to make your FMX pendulum trick. Jump again, lift yourself off the seat by pushing down on the handlebars with your hands, bend your knees, and throw your legs from one side and then the other. Sit back down on the seat, put your feet on the pegs and nail your landing. If you stay smooth throughout, you should have a good, straight landing. Add more to the trick as you get comfortable. Dusty Miller added a double seat grab to
