1. Anything Goes With Freestyle
In freestyle Motocross, riders are sent across a course that could be last anywhere from one to fifteen minutes. They will encounter a number of obstacles over which they must jump. These riders can do any kind of trick they want to get over these ramps and flyovers. Freestyle Motocross bikers are, by nature, more risk-averse than their peers who race or prefer to take their bikes off-road. Freestyle Motocross and safety are too often opposite of each other. However, since freestyle Motocross riders are so creative, they need to apply some of that creativity to protect themselves so they can keep riding for years.
2. Prevent Injuries With Protective Gear
A Motocross freestyle rider has a much better chance of preventing injuries by wearing the right kind of protection. It is worth the investment to get a good helmet that ties snugly under the chin. Freestyle riders sometimes end up upside down when they jump over high ramps, and they need to be assured that their helmet stays on. Motocross leather gloves can be really flexible so that the rider can maneuver his hands when needed. The gloves should not restrict the rider's movements, as the hands are needed to perform a lot of the tricks. Specially padded Motocross clothing is essential for freestyle riders. It is lightweight and will add only negligible weight to the overall combination of rider and gear. It can save your hide in a skid though. Good Motocross boots include their own style of shock absorbers. They come with stress relievers under the sole and around the ankle buckles, and up the calves. Hard knee and elbow pads will save you from years of joint pain.
3. Practice Makes Perfect
Learn how to ride your Motocross bike like it is a part of your own body. Become familiar with all the idiosyncrasies of your own bike and how it responds to your body movements. Start slowly when you begin to try some of the freestyle tricks. Jump over low ramps no more than a foot off the ground. After landing safely every time, raise the ramp. Don't attempt a new trick until you are supremely confident of your ability to make it happen. While you may fail some of the time, continued practice will help you achieve your most thrilling rides. Each time you try a new trick, check yourself to make sure you are not tense. Excitement is cool, tense nerves create tense muscles and are much more prone to injury than loose, strong, confident muscles.
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