01/03/2026
Side hits (using the Side of the takeoffs as a jump) is highly frowned upon for a few reasons.
1). When hitting the side of a feature it can damage the takeoff making it dangerous for others. Examples of this are grooves and ruts forming in the takeoff the lead away from the feature.
2). It can put you and other riders at risk. Riders may see you coming to the takeoff and expect you to hit the rail/feature. This can cause a collision.
3). Normally the landings around the takeoff are flat since they aren’t designed to be used as jumps. This can lead to injuries.