Fans of BMX bikes are all familiar with the Vert discipline of Freestyle BMX. Vert is probably the most extreme manifestation of the sport, which probably requires the most skill and cool nerves. The most notable aspect of this discipline is the fact that it takes place in a half pipe. A half pipe is basically two quarter pipes facing each other, forming a U shape ramp. These ramps vary in size; they vary between eleven and twenty feet tall. The end of both ends is called the lip, they have a vertical extension used by riders to perform grinds and jumps, hence the name after this freestyle BMX discipline. Of course this is not sometime anyone can just jump on their bike and try, it takes a lot of hard work and perseverance. It is also a dangerous discipline, one that could yield serious injuries to the neck and torso. Perhaps the extreme nature of Vert freestyle BMX is the reason why almost all BMX games found free online relate to this discipline specifically.

Followers of the sport can easily tell that the free BMX games online follow the Vert discipline due to the fact that most include a ramp in the application. Perhaps not in a u-shaped form, but some form of ramp is always part of the fun. These rudimentary ramps don’t follow the specifics of a real life ramp, yet give players and fans a chance to fly off the lip and perform a stunt even if it is on a virtual setting. Considering the fact that most players of free online BMX games won’t ever try a backflip on a half pipe, this ends up being a great alternative for the experience. BMX game titles like BMX Extreme Stunts, BMX Boy and BMX Backflips all feature ramps in the game setting, plus require the player to perform a number of stunts in order to win the game. Jumps and flips in BMX Freestyle are known by name, some of the most famous include the backflip, the batman flip and the superman flip.

In order to perform a flip online on a virtual ramp the player must become skillful with the use of his fingers while handling the keyboard keys, as opposed to his feet when pedaling the bike. Common instructions include the arrow keys, either the right arrow key to move forward or the up and down arrow keys to simulate pedaling in order to gain speed. Online BMX games provide a great platform for fans to practice their favorite stunts online free. Jumping off the lip of a half pipe and attempting a backflip can be a source of much fun and entertainment even if done virtually online. It is also an activity that can be played in groups, allowing fans to share the fun with others, compete, or compare scores with each other. Thus, if you feel you’re not quite ready for the ramp yet, perhaps online BMX games ids the way to go.

By: Damian Cross