verb General Slang

hang up

HANG UP · verb · slang

When the rear wheel catches the coping or lip on the way out.

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When the rear wheel or peg unexpectedly catches on the coping or lip of a ramp as the rider tries to come out, often causing a fall or a punctured tire. Hang-ups are a common cause of transition crashes.

“He hung up on the coping and came down hard onto the deck.”
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hang up In A Sentence

He hung up on the coping and came down hard onto the deck.

Origin & Usage

BMX/skate transition term for catching on the lip.

People Also Ask

What does hang up mean in BMX?

When the rear wheel or peg unexpectedly catches on the coping or lip of a ramp as the rider tries to come out, often causing a fall.

Why are hang-ups dangerous?

The sudden catch stops your momentum unpredictably, throwing you off balance and making them a common cause of transition crashes and even punctured tires.

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