From Ride UK BMX Basics
Since BMX began, kids have been flying out of jumps, trying tricks and landing to flat. It’s a timeless part of BMX that every rider has been part of at some point. Almost any ramp with a large enough deck can become a flyout – bowl corners, ramps with hips in or even just to the top of a jumpbox, any of these will suffice. The main benefit about flyouts is that you can take the trick at your own pace. You don’t have to worry about clearing a certain distance or landing in a transition.
The only drawback to flyouts are the landings – there are only so many jumps that your wrists can take. Still, they really are good for getting the basics down. Here’s a brief rundown on a flyout favourite, the tailwhip.
Tip: Use the left / right arrow keys

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Approach the flyout with a decent amount of speed.

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Hit the ramp straight on, you don’t need to carve at all for this one.

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When the back wheel comes out of the ramp, side-swipe the bike around with your back foot.

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As the bike sets off on its tailwhip, get your weight over the front- end of the bike so you stay in control of the spin. You can work the whip around with the bars too.
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