General
tailtap
What does tailtap mean?
A trick where the rider lands on the deck or lip of a ramp on the rear tire only, holding the brakes for a momentary tap before rolling back down. It is a controlled transition stall.
"He tailtapped the sub box and came back in switch."
Origin
BMX transition term describing the tap of the tail on the deck.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tailtap in BMX?
It's a trick where you land on the deck or lip of a ramp on just the rear tire, hold the brakes for a brief tap, then roll back down.
Why is it called a tailtap?
The name describes the momentary tap of the bike's tail (rear tire) on the deck before dropping back in.
Is a tailtap a transition trick?
Yes, it's a controlled transition stall done on ramps and quarterpipes.
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