FMX (foot motocross)

FMX (foot motocross)

FMX is an extreme sport, derived from and similar to BMX.The pivotal difference between the two is that FMX is performed without the use of a BMX bike.

Styles of FMX

There are several unique styles of FMX, these include:
* Flatland - Performed on hard flat grounds such as car parks, flatland FMX tricks are mostly balance related.
* Race - Performed on BMX race tracks, competitors either race each other in real time, or race against the clock, trying to achieve the fastest time possible.
* Street - Performed in urban environments, tricks range from airborne tricks, grinds, and wall riding tricks.
* Vertical - Vertical FMX is performed in skate parks where airborne tricks are performed on ramps

Protective equipment

BMX protective equipment is utilized for FMX, including helmets, body Armour, goggles, Gloves and boots.

Origins

FMX is believed to have been developed from BMX although there are similarities to Free running and Soap shoes sports.

ee also

Free running,

Soap shoes and

Freestyle walking


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