Quad Bikes: Top 5 Stunts You Have To Learn
Quad biking, tours and escort adventures can be an exciting adventure, more than you ever imagined. More stable than two-wheeled motorcycles, a quad is much safer given its weight, which contributes more to its stability when trekking over rough, unexplored terrain. But don’t be fooled by the volume and size of these vehicles. There’s enough torque and power for an adrenaline junkie to digest. The tricks and stunts on these quads are much more limited compared to two-wheelers, but amazing feats of a reckless nature can still be performed on these mini monsters. Here are some quad bike stunts that you would surely love to learn.
1. Individual jumps. Expert racers know that jumps are essential and paramount to every other stunt in the sport. The most important thing to do when doing jumps is to scout the landing area for obstructions and other riders. Failing to do this can spell total disaster. Find the right speed for the height of your jump and approach the edge in a crouched “attack” position. Once airborne, stepping on the quad’s throttle helps keep the nose and front wheels slightly elevated in preparation for landing, where the rear wheels should always hit the ground first. Go ahead and do more!
2. Double unders. Unlike solo jumps, this trick requires you to land your quad on its front tires. You can do this by tapping on the rear brake or by applying pressure to the handlebars. Tabletops are the best places to practice double unders because of the level surface that makes it easy for the rider to maneuver in and out of the stunt.
3. Heel button. This trick requires more air time compared to single jumps. Big air can be produced with steeper ramps and more acceleration before you hit the ramp. On take off, get that spike out of your air and lift your feet by kicking and then clicking off your arms. It is important that you have a firm grip on your ATV as the momentum of this stunt can jerk the ATV from your hands and cause the stunt to spin out of control. Return your feet to the ground and come into a crouched position in preparation for landing.
4. Cliff hanger. Another trick that requires the most airtime. As you launch from the lip, use energy to propel yourself off. With a quick movement, raise your arms at the same time as you stretch your legs to the balls of your feet and grab the lower part of the quad’s handlebars. With your head up, reach for the handlebar grips as you bring your feet back to the conventional position and land with your knees bent.
5. Donuts. Dry land and sandy terrain work best for this trick. At half throttle, lean in to turn. Twist the handlebars and then hum the throttle. Avoid leaning too far into the loop.
Performing quad bike stunts takes a lot of time and practice, even though they look so wild, stunts take a lot of discipline and border on one’s abilities. Quad biking is a fun sport on its own, although it requires a bit of time and effort; you can improve it a bit by adding a cheat or two to your activity.