I’m getting back into biking after about a year of skating and I used to be able to 180 but I tried again and it’s just not clicking for me
by Ok-Display6832
I’m getting back into biking after about a year of skating and I used to be able to 180 but I tried again and it’s just not clicking for me
by Ok-Display6832
7 Comments
I think I just have a commitment problem but I want input from people better than me
Practice flat 180s first
Flat would likely be easier. You’ll have a better feel for whats needed to get the bike around bc you dont have the advantage of a ramp.
But if youre fixed on using a bank, then go faster, pull harder and dont lean so far back. Pull the font end up, suck up your rear end, keep your head turned and on the way down crouch to absorb impact.
The fakie out would prob be easier to learn rolling down a bank or quarter than off a 180.
You’re committing to the rotation just fine but your back wheel is not popping up with you as you spin. I think you’ve got the right idea with the carve up but you could add a little more if it feels comfy. I’d really focus on the bunny hop here, even if you only go 90 degrees or less the first couple of times, popping the back wheel up is critical and the spin can come later as you get more comfortable. You need to push your arms forward and tuck up your knees a little like a straight b-hop.
I remember just getting little 45-90 degree spins on banked hips just to get use to the feeling off a little rotation, dropping the shoulder, and turning the head into the direction I wanna go. Right now I’m working on switch spins for myself and approaching it with the same method 🙂
Lift your back wheel, and commit to turning.
As some people already suggested, practicing on a flat surface will probably help a great deal.
You will need to throw a bit of weight in it before you’re pulling your bike off the ground.
Also, turn your head in the direction you’re spinning!
After watching your clip a couple times, I also noticed your stance, something that is crucial when learning180’s!
You’re spinning clockwise and your right foot is in front position. This makes it way harder to rotate, so either switch your left and right foot (i.e. left foot in front when spinning clockwise), or keep your feet positioned like in the clip, but then it will be naturally easier to spin counter-clockwise.
Hope this makes sense and was in any way helpful..!
Good luck!
Full commitment. You seem to have decided to pull out at 90 degrees.