As most followers of online BMX games already know, the best part about playing these online multimedia applications is the ability to perform BMX stunts online. Being able to experience the thrills and spills of Freestyle BMX online is the latest trend among followers of the sport. The truth is that anyone daring enough to get behind the wheel of a BMX bike and try his luck on the half pipe must also be willing to risk a serious injury. Half pipes are used in the Vert discipline of Freestyle BMX. They are really quarter pipes facing each other to form a u-shaped ramp, commonly known as a half pipe. At the vertical end of each side you will find a vertical extension to the ramp known as the lip. The lip is used as a takeoff area for bikers to perform the most daring acrobatics up in mid air. It should not come as a surprise that these are the most sought after activities by fans of the sport when seeking for BMX games to play online.

One of the most popular BMX stunts is the backflip. To perform a backflip, riders will gather some speed when riding across the ramp and fly off the lip into the air, where they will lean backwards in order to make a complete turn, then land safely on the ramp again. The difficulty level for this move is quite high. A number of inpredictable situations may arise, which could end up having dire consequences. If enough speed is not achieved the rider may end up landing on his head. If the correct balance is not obtained, the rider could find himself outside the ramp. These are all risks that players of online BMX games will be exempt of. A virtual ramp, a virtual BMX bike and some background music is all you need to try the stunt as many times as you like. Playing these games is totally free as well, available through many free arcade game websites in the web. A good example of a free online BMX game where fans can try the backflip is the BMX Backflip Game.

There are other BMX stunts which seem to be gaining popularity. Some of these moves are already known in the motorbike industry and have slowly found a niche in the BMX bike riding world. Acrobatics such as the superman flip is a good example. In this BMX stunt the rider will pick up his hind legs and lie down on the seat of his bike while holding on to the steering bar giving the impression of being superman, the comic book hero posed in a flight stance. Along these lines there is also the batman flip, in which the rider will position himself on a vertical position on top of the bike while in mid air. His body is aimed to resemble batman’s cape, while the bike itself is supposed to resemble the body. There are many other BMX stunts and tricks available online, plus a number of combinations available to the player to try.

By: Damian Cross