5 IMPORTANT Things to know when you start riding BMX!

The TOP 5 things I wish I knew when I first started riding bmx! These 5 important things to know as a beginner will help you think about your riding differently and give you a better understanding to help you progress faster. These tips will help you get better as a beginner faster and help move you out of the easy beginner tricks into move advanced ones!
TO CLARIFY: When i talk about wearing pads, I am encouraging you to wear pads, I wear pads under my jeans everytime I ride!
Check out my first ever barspin here: • My First Hop BMX Barspin
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[@llMau5]

Holy shit? A channel where someone actually explains how to do tricks?

[@hiteshsharda8806]

Mau5 yes man !!!so glad i found this

[@Billy-ky6dm]

I learned a bar spin this week :)

[@alexisgiraldo8502]

Nice

[@Billy-ky6dm]

Alexis Giraldo Yo im still alive and ive learn much more now thanks for the kind word

[@alexisgiraldo8502]

Cool thinking about getting into BMX

[@Parkside.MAC719]

I learned a 360 tailwhip this week it was hard at first but it got easier 😉

[@Billy-ky6dm]

Terry Teague Nice one

[@Defender78]

I’m 42, so naturally i don’t have any people in my same age that Iwith BMX, when I go to the skate park so I can go up and down ramps but nothing flashy whatsoever. I have to ask the 14 and 15-year-old son for some tips, and it feels kind of weird but they’re usually very happy to show me some stuff

[@skippy8696]

6. Research different measurements and actually take them seriously. Having a bike that's right for you will help immensely. When I started out, I thought the diff between a 21 inch and 20 inch frame was negligible at best, it isn't. The most important measurements you want to know (in order) are: top tube, chain stay, bar rise, bar width, crank length. If you're 5'9" and you're riding a 21 inch frame with 175mm cranks and a 13.25 CS and your friend the same height is riding a 20.6 inch frame with 170mm cranks, 12.8 CS and cut down bars, don't be surprised if he's learning things like 180s, manuals, feebles, footjam tailwhips, pull-up bars etc faster than you are.

[@stealthguru3974]

I like your 4th tip & it's the reason I started to bmx. Been skateboarding for last 2 years & feel like it's good to switch it up to a bike & not get burnout skating all the time. Plus riding BMX feel really boss!!

[@AirdBMX]

That's awesome, I like bmx a lot more just because of the air time you can get and the flow of riding a nice bowl or dirt jumps! Glad you liked the tips too!

[@vedgoswami9770]

I learned 180s yesterday thanks to you. Thanks man!

[@endofthelinexd7528]

Ved Goswami sick!

[@AirdBMX]

Awesome man, congratz!

[@bran_5101]

Lucky I'm still trying

[@simonvs8278]

Haven't even begon yet, that would be a great feeling i bet, first landing that! Did you already learned a fakie out or started with the 180 first?? Keep it up!

[@vedgoswami9770]

simon vs thanks man. I felt that learning to roll out of a fakie helped me be able to learn quicker as when I could actually rotate my 180 properly I could roll and do the full thing first time I fully rotated and landed stable

[@scottcole7098]

I wish I would have watched this and listened to putting a helmet on like 2 weeks ago I just started riding and tried to drop into a bowl and well I fell 13ft right on my face and had a seizure and fractured my skull and don’t remember 3 days of my life because I didn’t wanna look “uncool”. Keep up this awesome content bro I’m definitely gonna listen to this next time :)

[@dontlookatmyprofilepicture4666]

i paused this video halfway through, went downstairs, ordered shin pads, then resumed xD

[@ogcookies7140]

Did u really tho

[@Gehajjs62727]

I can’t get a new helmet because they are sold out. My only helmet is a single impact downhill mtb helmet, and I have to ride so careful because I don’t have 500$ to replace it. My buddy’s shop got only 1 brand new bmx bike this year. Being a new rider sucks and being an old rider sucks, odd times I guess.

[@AirdBMX]

Supporting your local shops is great but you can definitely find plenty of solid Bmx helmets for pretty cheap online

[@GabbyTarrant]

Pads that I don't seem to see anyone wearing are elbow pads. I went for my first session just over a week ago, wore my knee pads and helmet, and what do I do... fall straight on my elbow 🤦‍♀️ hard. Carried on for 3 hours after in a fair amount of discomfort and now I've got a bad sprain so can't ride for at least 3 weeks 😑. Kicking myself about it now because I realised after putting the elbow pads on that they actually weren't uncomfortable so could of avoided a sprain 😂. Had to go for an x-ray just to be sure it wasn't a brake yesterday🙄. Any reason why people don't wear them??? I'm certainly wearing them from now on 😂

[@simonvs8278]

Thank you for your insight, i am just beginning, ride every day for about 20 minutes doing exercises to learn bunny hops, fakie, bike control and confidence building. I am 42, but nonetheless commited, no not to ride as an 20yr old but just to enjoy and to strengten myself, it is tough and if i do more than 2x 20 minutes of biking per day i get really sore knees and wrists but i am trying to get stronger en more relaxed on the bike. Question: for bunny hops, is it best to pull up solely using shifting of weight to the back (bit like a manual) with knees bent so that when the wheel is up you can jump up, straightening your legs and get upword motion? Does the timing need to be that just before you bail out, like can happen with a manual, you use that energy to lift your body up so that the bike also goes up? I cant manage yet, hopefully you can explain to me if i am on the right track with my thought process or that i am totaly wrong, Thanks! Regards, Simon, Netherlands

[@olly.f7983]

simon vs try to pull the bars up directly to your waist/chest without moving your body back too much and as soon as your bars are high up push back forward while trying to keep the bars up and that should lift up the back wheel.

[@dkproductions9066]

Writing a letter or something lmao

[@chrisgoffe5048]

...its too your mother

[@N0rok]

Bmx is really hard... I feel like i can't do any tricks. Always feel like i'm too scared. I'm starting to get good at bunnys and right i'm learning manuals, but doing 180s, fakies and whatever seem unaccessible too me, i lack so much confidence.

[@AirdBMX]

It will definitely take a while. I felt the same way for a few months when I was learning

[@destroyaudio]

Was gonna sub anyways but watching with my daughter and hearing you remember women and girls ride bmx made me sub before the video was over.

[@chrisredz]

U deserve more subs man! Great vid!

[@AirdBMX]

Thanks!

[@ulaga2462]

Nice...straight to the point. No drama

[@Staticblick]

Love ur channel. U give out good information on bmx.

[@AirdBMX]

Thanks! Glad it helps!

[@jamesconnell323]

Anytime you are trying a new trick pads keep you progressing all day after crashing over & over instead of worrying about hitting your sore “whatever” you hurt earlier that day. Later after you land the trick, you drop the pads ( not the helmet ) and you feel lighter.

[@endofthelinexd7528]

nice vid man I wacht all of your vids props from the netherlands!

[@AirdBMX]

Thanks for the support bro!

[@endofthelinexd7528]

Aird Bmx keep on going!

[@simonvs8278]

Netherlands representing!! I too watch your clips because you are a good teacher, you have a very relaxed attitude and take your time to get your point across, appreciate it man!!!! What is your opinion on doing simple tricks on a wet street ?(lots of rain here in the Netherlands) Non slick tires for instance? Or better to not try manuals etc on a wet pavement? Appreciate your opinion! Thx

[@lucasraab917]

i'm a beginner and u help me out so much thanks bro

[@tonygood35]

First of your videos I’ve seen, solid advice bud thanks

[@AirdBMX]

Glad it helped out!

[@jomorkenstrseth3526]

Really good video. I have been wondering about things. Sometimes I find that giving a break and letting m,y brain do the math of a certain move helps too. I can come back after 3 days and it just clicks

[@onerider808]

Good info. Thanks.

[@Ful-OGold]

Nice. I learnt to ride all on my own. Now I'm retired . I still have some of my old videos on my channel actually

[@jonny56254]

Great video man

[@theflyingcrud]

thanks man, this actually helped a lot!

[@AirdBMX]

Glad it helped bro!

[@theflyingcrud]

I'm the last person living in my area that still rides, so motivation and advice means a lot haha keep it up dude!

[@johndenzel1434]

I hurt my back, fractured my rib and bruised a lung 2 weeks ago. I've been in bed, i can't ride it hurts too much and I have no shoulder strength. I'm buying a chest and back compression protector.

[@snareromie5295]

What the heck you do?

[@browney1571]

@@snareromie5295 maybe a crash or Something.

[@AnasIsAnas]

Are you better bro?😰

[@WcoopW]

@@AnasIsAnas I’m pretty sure that he’s fine now. (Hopefully)

[@MarqueeliusThe_III]

@@AnasIsAnas he died...

[@aaronbright5028]

i took a 6 month break from riding and it made it alot scarier but after i did everything the first time it was so easy to ride

[@Parkside.MAC719]

I subd before I wached cuz I knew it would help me out in every day life

[@FlumaFPS]

anyone who doesnt wanna wear pads you know that thing where you tap your elbow on your desk and its like the worst pain you can ever imagine for like a minute and then it stops, yeah that happens on your knees with your frame aswell

[@jaygotbloxks4487]

Thanks!

[@tia9303]

Iv been riding for a year and I’m still as bad as I was at the beginning

[@AirdBMX]

Its hard to progress at first!

[@FS-gl9cg]

@@AirdBMX im driving 4 months on flat . 1-3 days recovery time. and i can do kinda okay bunnyhops , lifting wheels up. But at skatepark i can just roll the low ramps up and down. is that good ? im 25

[@Defender78]

@@FS-gl9cg LOL all I can do is the same thing, roll up and down the ramps I can barely catch any air, I can’t ride one wheel, I can’t do a Bunnyhop, I’m un coordinated and a can’t even roll off the ramp at an angle. I’ll never become good :(

[@FS-gl9cg]

@@Defender78 im quite the same, but my bunnyhops getting better

[@olevrmusic]

Cool vid can u make a vid on the best order to learn bmx tricks in from beginner to pro plz

[@AirdBMX]

+The Great Ozvaldo yeah man thats a great idea ill be sure to do That!

[@Parkside.MAC719]

Bar spins r awesome

[@eli_tomac_fan6686]

Me (a cheapskate): eh, these massive motocross knee and shin guards should do

[@AirdBMX]

Hey that just means better protection for your legs

[@orion7873]

Those cicada bugs are like "fuck yo video".

[@antro_oner]

I haven't bmxd in 15 years, bought a bike today and I landed a 180.

[@iina3234]

But i dont have any friends..

[@user-cp3ju2fz4z]

Korean do go 12 hours to school so there is an excuse, but change this Life is short.

[@sleepy7394]

I have just got a bmx but it is with freecoaster so I'm not sure that I can improve a lot and i dont have money for a cassette what should I do?

[@MrRelykTV]

keep riding the freecoaster, you'll eventually get used to it and find it benefits.

[@NGKGMR]

I ride every day for almost 3 to 4 hours but i wear helmet and gloves also i wish i knew what bike i should buy

[@browney1571]

i would rather having a Bmx than a Expensive budget phone....

[@AgentFPSSub]

I'm about to learn how bar spin after this video and me shitting I'm using my scooter first then bike bars are like same size I recommend u get a scooter let me learn a lot on a bike too

[@AirdBMX]

I'm going to make a how to bar spin video soon too!

[@kingtoine_toosaucey4867]

Aird Bmx would be nice if u made one before August 10 or close to that

[@skippy8696]

make a 'trampoline' bike from old crappy parts, that will help you get the feel for doing bars a lot more than a scooter will, trust me.

[@Zoomslang]

The 4th one is relatable on me i thought i felt like shit i just need to take day off. I bike everyday and its too much fun its taxing

[@AirdBMX]

Yeah, it really sucks sometimes when you keep wanting to try a trick more or ride somewhere new, but your body is too beat up and needs a break

[@Parkside.MAC719]

If u keep practicing u get better at it

[@NGKGMR]

I have a very heavy bmx bike and im trying to 180 but i can only turn it with bunny hop 90 degrees what should I do? Please someone reply cause i NEED to learn how to 180

[@jindris5097]

Just go with your body and turn head to the site, and with your leg push to the frame

[@NGKGMR]

@@jindris5097 i tried it but my bike is actually heavy

[@jindris5097]

@@NGKGMR then you must wait And get better bike or try, try and try, bmx Is about progress

[@AirdBMX]

You have to just keep working on them my man! They can take months to learn for some people, it took me a few

[@NGKGMR]

@@AirdBMX thank you so much and i know i talk a lot about my bike but if you want to take a feeling of my bike my bike is a instict bmx mbm the green one i removed the pegs,lower the seat and removed the stand

[@jjhi7319]

so you say i should wear pads but do you think tampons would be fine?

[@weenerfever5536]

im 12 n I rly want to start riding bmx but my parents don't let my ride one 😪

[@HAMLONI]

He left out the most important part, only ride street and only do kickflips and pullupbars.

[@Create_o_raptor]

HAMLONI are you philbrahh??

[@thekelsek6337]

This tipworks better if you also skate🤣

[@NGKGMR]

Aird bmx u r the best and i know you dont care but i finally landed my first 180

[@AirdBMX]

Heck yeah man! Glad to hear it!!

[@nutoriousclown4107]

How often should I ride and for how long

[@AirdBMX]

I would say for as long as you are having fun, if you arent having fun then you're not going to want to learn new tricks.

[@nutoriousclown4107]

Aird Bmx I’ve been trying 180s for a little over a week now and although I do get the spin most of the times I always land with my body forward which throws off my half calb out. Any tips?

[@greaselightning2122]

Im not pro but im good and i jumped a 10 foot stair case that was really steep and slid into a curb know i still ride and i have siezuers so def ik it corny but were gaurds and a helmet bc it suck to not be able to ride alone ....trust me

[@mlythymly]

I don't have friends :(

[@millen6]

Yo

[@AgentFPSSub]

Lol you should see my shins and back my legs 1 year riding I don't think they look dom it's just idk I used to but too hot and I'm so used to know I cut my leg now bad and it's no biggie either get use to it or get pads from my point get pads my shins are messed up

[@AirdBMX]

Yeah i understand it being too hot, i live in Texas so its crazy hot and humid down here and wearing pads sucks sometimes

[@buddyvlogsgamingmore1950]

VortexGames I

[@rockyh3425]

Those bugs need to shut up

[@joseguzman1698]

I wanna start riding bmx what's a good bike to buy

[@AirdBMX]

+Jose Guzman go to danscomp, the brand's i would recommend are fit, premium, Verde, haro, or kink! They range from around 3 to 4 hundred.

[@strutu9018]

Mafia bikes, shadow,moongose or costum built

[@christianrhodes7492]

Nonononono wethepeople

[@amanipk]

get kinki crub for cheap really good quality and undetr 300$

[@nathanielabbey8443]

sup

[@theguyalex]

Like

[@hiteshsharda8806]

U deserve more subs 😉 kudos from india

[@rbxlucy4850]

No I don't want attention but I don't have any friends

[@seekthecargeek2877]

Got shunned in shorts made me bleed after like 5 minutes I was fine bro lol

[@seekthecargeek2877]

Shinned *

[@dumbr2098]

I did 2.5 years of just dirtjumps... I go to the skatepark just once and I fall on my fucking ass.

[@qtemi5639]

2:25 i dont have a frend 🥺😥😓

[@wwflamejr.5392]

I’ve almost split my head without a helmet

[@AirdBMX]

That's crazy man, there have definitely been a few times I would have if I wasnt wearing one! Always a good idea to wear it!

[@wwflamejr.5392]

People don’t wear helmets because they want to look cool there was these 3 teens that were bullying me for wearing helmet

[@shroomer6196]

yeah soft kneepads....ive bashed my knee into the side of a bowl once that fucking hurt.