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tailwhip
What does tailwhip mean?
A trick where the frame and rear wheel spin a complete rotation around the head tube while the rider and bars stay relatively still, then the rider lands back on the pedals. One of BMX's signature moves.
"She stomped a tailwhip on her first try at the new park."
Origin
BMX/scooter freestyle term describing the whipping motion of the frame; established freestyle move.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tailwhip?
It is a trick where the frame and rear wheel spin a full rotation around the head tube while the rider stays put, then the rider lands back on the pedals.
Is a tailwhip only a BMX trick?
No. It is a signature move in BMX but is also common in scooter and skateboard freestyle.
Is the tailwhip hard?
It is one of BMX's signature moves and takes practice to kick the frame around and catch it back under your feet.
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