BMX Riding Skills: The Guide to Flatland Tricks

ISBN: 1554074002

Author: Hon, Shek

Condition: New

A comprehensive guide to the "king of street sports."Intense racing, jaw-dropping stunts and freestyle tricks make BMX a favorite among youth. BMX Riding Skills is about the tricks, guiding readers through the maneuvers, techniques, clothing and equipment that add up to competition-worthy skills and a pro street image.Packed with hundreds of illustrations and action photos and written in a laid-back style typical of its audience, the book features: 35 of the most popular BMX tricksThe origins and culture of BMXTypes of BMX ridingThe rules of this "rule-free" sportCompetition and eventsTypes of BMX bikes, materials and componentsChoosing the right wheels and tiresThe best in protective equipment and clothingHow to avoid injury when fallingAll of the tricks are described in step-by-step photographs and graded by difficulty, progressing from basic to intermediate to advanced. There are also valuable tips and visualization techniques used by pro riders to control nerves.