How to Build FMX Jumps

Over the years, dirt-bike riding has broken into a multitude of sub-genres including arena-cross and track racing. FMX, also referred to as freestyle motocross, is a riding discipline that involves aerial flips and death-defying tricks. According to ESPN, training facilities designed for FMX feature a variety of obstacles, including foam pits, wall rides and dirt jumps. While FMX riders often ride on welded ramps made of metal, these models are quite expensive. Save on costly building supplies by designed your FMX jumps from dirt.

Things You'll Need

  • Lawn cart
  • Spade
  • Flathead shovel
  • Water hose
  • Tamping tool
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pull the lawn cart to your designated building site. Insert the head of the spade into the ground to begin the digging process. Pull back on the handle of the spade to dislodge the dirt.

    • 2

      Lift the mound of dirt into the lawn cart. Repeat the process until the lawn cart has been filled with dirt. Pull the lawn cart to an area that features a level terrain.

    • 3

      Dump the contents of the lawn cart onto the ground. Repeat the digging and dumping process until you have created a large mound of dirt. Utilize the Flathead shovel to shape the dirt mound into an inclined jump.

    • 4

      Spray a small amount of water over the face of your FMX jump with a hose. Toss a shovel full of fresh dirt over the top of the ramp with the space. Push the dry dirt into the dampened ramp with the tamping tool.

    • 5

      Allow your FMX ramp to dry for at least 1 hour. Ride up the jump slowly to ensure it can support the weight of your motocross bike. Utilize the Flathead shovel to adjust the incline of the jump, if necessary.