BUNNY HOP
The pro scooter trick bunny hop may look difficult, but with a little practice, you’ll be doing it like a pro in no time! To start, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your pro scooter in front of you. Place your front foot on the deck (the flat part of the scooter) and your back foot on the rear pegs (the raised part at the back of the scooter). Lean forward slightly and apply pressure to the rear peg with your back foot to lift the front end of the scooter off the ground. As you lift the front end, use your front foot to push down on the deck, propelling yourself into the air. As you reach the apex of your jump, pull up on the handlebars to help lift the rear end of the pro scooter off the ground. Land softly, absorbing the impact with your legs. Practice this move slowly at first to get a feel for it, and then build up speed as you become more comfortable with the bunny hop pro scooter trick!
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MANUAL
manuals are one of the pro scooter tricks that you can add your own style to. They are also sometimes called ‘ singled footed manuals’ .Manuals are when you ride on your back wheel only using one foot to balance yourself, and your other foot is off the scooter completely. You will be using your dominant foot to do most of the work to keep the scooter going and your other foot will just be hanging out in midair!
There are a few things you need to know before attempting this trick. Firstly, make sure your pro scooter is set up correctly and is able to rotate freely. If it isn’t, then manualing will be much harder as you’ll have more resistance from the scooter. Secondly, get used to riding without your non-dominant foot on the deck. This will help you feel more comfortable when you take that foot off completely. Finally, start off slowly and practice balancing on your back wheel before trying to go too fast. Once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll be nailing manuals in no time!
THE AIR
The pro scooter trick The Air is a stylish and impressive move that is sure to impress your friends. It may look complicated, but with a little practice, you’ll be doing it like a pro in no time! To start, ride your pro scooter at a moderate speed and approach a small ramp or jump. As you reach the top of the ramp, shift your weight forward and tuck your knees into your chest. Then, extend your legs quickly and forcefully while simultaneously pushing off the ground with your back foot. As you leave the ground, pull up on the handlebars, tucking your knees even closer to your chest. Finally, extend your legs fully and land safely on the other side of the ramp or jump. With a little bit of practice, you’ll be nailing The Air in no time!
TAILWHIP
The Tailwip is a pro scooter trick that looks impressive and is relatively easy to learn. To do the trick, start by riding your pro scooter at a moderate speed. When you’re ready, pop the tail of the scooter up into the air and quickly jump off. As you jump, twist your body so that you land in a sitting position on the ground. The pro scooter will continue to rotate in the air and should land near you. With a little practice, you’ll be able to do The Tailwip like a pro!
BACKFLIP
The backflip is a pro scooter trick that looks really impressive. It’s actually not as hard as it looks, but it does take some practice. Here’s how to do it:
1. Start by riding your pro scooter in a straight line at a moderate speed.
2. approach the ramp or obstacle you’ll be using for the backflip
3. take a few practice runs to get a feel for the height and distance.
4. when you’re ready, approach the ramp or obstacle at full speed and commit to the jump.
5. as you leave the ground, tuck your knees into your chest and tuck your chin down.
6. when you reach the peak of the jump, start to extend your legs and push off from the ramp or obstacle with your hands.
7. as you start to come down, tuck your knees back in and prepare for landing.
8. when you land, ride away cleanly to complete the trick!