FMX tracks have different sizes
of ramps and landings. Talia likes
doing tricks off quarterpipes. She
loves the smell of the dirt in the air.
But today, Talia heads to the air bag.
Air bags let riders practice safely. If
she falls, she has a cushion. It’s like
a big pillow. Some riders practice
with pits of foam. But foam pits can
be dangerous. Foam is flammable.
The hot bike can start a fire. Riders
also need a crane to get the bike out.
Talia likes using the air bag. She can
practice backflips.
FUN FACT
Foam pits can
cost $30,000 to
$50,000.
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