Motorcycle Stunt Riding

2008-06-04 12:06:14

( Automobiles )



The Art of Motorcycle Stunt Riding

The ever-increasing popularity of motorcycle stunt riding may be due to its extremely dangerous nature. Riders do difficult and almost impossible stunts and simultaneously ride their bikes at maximum speeds. The tricks often range from just drag racing to the riskier high jumps, somersaults, handstands, and acrobatics. While the motorcycle stunts may seem death defying, riders use especially made stunt bikes to do some tricks more easily.

In the past decades, stunt riders performed only during sports events or as part of circus acts. Popularity gradually increased as the stunts had bit parts in action, adventure or science fiction films. One stunt rider became immensely famous during the seventies for his high altitude long distance jumps over yards of trucks, burning fire and other obstacles.

Recently, some stunt riders have taken to performing illegally on public roads, a controversial move which has enhanced the sport's audience appeal.

What it Takes to be a Motorcycle Stunt Rider

You definitely need to be an expert motorcyclist, one who could go at very high speeds smoothly without running risks of accidents. You must also be a daredevil and be very alert and athletic to take sudden spills. You need to practice a lot of hours for your stunts, so you need a high level of physical and mental discipline.

Stunt riders need protective attire like Alpinestars stunt jackets which are especially fitted for motorcycle riding. These jackets keep the air friction and pressure down, and are also weatherproof, tear-resistant and fire-resistant to some point.

And as accidents can happen anytime during the stunt, a rider must have adequate insurance against death and disability. Many insurance companies may refuse to cover for this profession, or the rider may have to pay a very high premium for the coverage.

Learning Motorcycle Stunt Riding

If you really want to try motorcycle stunt riding, you should train with an expert mentor. Some stunt riders do give lessons and advice, and will teach you how to prevent spills or to manage one if it ever happens.

There are online sites that feature bike stunt videos, but it is always best to watch actual demonstrations of the stunts. Never attempt to practice motorcycle stunts without wearing the proper helmet, stunt suit and boots.

Even with proper attire and professionals at hand to provide medical attention in case of accidents, remember that anything can still happen during stunt performances.


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