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one-hander

What does one-hander mean?

An air trick where the rider removes one hand from the handlebars and extends it out before regripping and landing. It is a basic style move often combined with others.

"He tossed a one-hander at the top of the air for extra flair."

Origin

Descriptive BMX freestyle term.

Frequently asked questions

What is a one-hander in BMX?
It's an air trick where you take one hand off the handlebars and extend it out before regripping and landing.
Is a one-hander an easy trick?
It's a basic style move, often thrown in for flair or combined with other tricks.
Why is it called a one-hander?
The name simply describes having one hand off the bars during the trick.
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