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General Slang
tailtap
TAYL-tap · noun · slang
Landing on a ramp's deck on just the back tire while holding the brakes.
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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.”
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tailtap In A Sentence
He tailtapped the sub box and came back in switch.
Origin & Usage
BMX transition term describing the tap of the tail on the deck.
People Also Ask
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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