Are you ready to learn one of my favorite grind combos: The double peg grind hard 180 out?
Here’s a little secret: Once you master this trick, it’s super easy and you can do it pretty much everywhere.
But the easiest is on a decently sized flat rail.
The double peg grind hard 180 out is a killer combo.
You lock both pegs on a rail or ledge, slide through, then launch off and spin away.
It’s an impressive trick. But at the same time, it’s way easier than it looks.
In fact, I learned it WAY sooner than the feeble grind hard 180.
In this how to guide, I’ll share all the necessary tips and tricks to help you get the gist of it and become the master of the double peg hard 180s.
Let’s do this!
Let’s Break Double Peg Grind Hard 180 Out Down
1. Double Peg Grind
The double peg grind is all about control.
You approach the ledge or rail at the right speed and angle, hop, then lock both pegs down at once. (I actually like landing with my front peg first then align my back peg.)
Your bike slides on pegs, keeping low and balanced. Key points:
- Approach angle: about 30–45° into the obstacle.
- Peg placement: level and flat.
- Body position: hips low, knees bent, shoulders level.
- Eyes: focus on the end of the rail.
Note: Check out my how to double peg grind on a BMX.
2. Hard 180
A “hard” 180 spins in the direction opposite or away from the rail or ledge.
In most cases, you spin in the direction of your back foot (unless you’re goofy-footed).
Key details:
- Direction: away from the grinding side.
- Landing: fakie.
Note: Check out my how to 180 on a BMX.
How To Double Peg Grind Hard 180 Out On A BMX (Step-By-Step Guide)
Step 1: Warm Up & Safety Check
Before you hit any obstacle, give your body and bike a quick once-over:
Stretch your ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, wrists, and neck.
Don’t forget to tighten your pegs and if the ledge or rail need waxing – wax them first before learning this grind combo.
Also, wear safety pads or at least a helmet.
Hey, when doing a hard 180 out of a grind, if you’re leaning to far backward, you can easily loop out and land on your back, even hit your had to the ground.
Step 2: Master The Double Peg Grind
- Choose a flat rail or ledge. Ideally, learn it on a rail because it’s much easier.
- Approach at medium speed. Too slow and you stall. Too fast and you boost the “scare” factor.
- Angle in: around 30°.
- Bunny hop: pop up just before the rail.
- Lock both pegs: land flat and level. Or with front peg first than align your back peg.
- Grind: keep your weight over the pegs. Bend knees and elbows.
- Balance: shift hips to adjust your center of gravity.
- Exit prep: near the end, straighten your body slightly to set up the pop.
Practice this drill until you stick at least 8 out of 10 attempts.
Step 3: Learn The Hard 180
- Off-bike drill: stand and twist your body 180° away from your forward foot. Feel the rotation.
- Flat-ground pop: ride slow, pull bars up, pop and twist your hips and bars in your “hard” direction.
- Land fakie: spot your landing over your opposite shoulder, bend knees, roll away.
- Lock timing: hard 180 takes a quick, committed spin.
Build muscle memory here before mixing with a grind.
Step 4: Land The Double Peg Grind Hard 180 Out
- Line up: approach your flat rail at medium speed.
- Lock in: hit that smooth double peg grind.
- Wind-up: a few or two before the end of the rail, start winding your bars toward the twist.
- Pop a 180: spring off, start by pulling up your front end, then rear end, just like you’d do a 180 on flat. Try not to think too much about the grind, it just messes things up – focus 100% on the 180, and don’t forget to rotate your head in the direction of the spin.
- Spin away: twist hips and bars away from the ledge.
- Spot landing: turn your head and look at your landing over your trailing shoulder.
- Absorb impact: land with pedals level, knees bent, roll away fakie.
Start low. Film each attempt. Tweak one thing at a time.
The Secret To Double Peg Hard 180s
Don’t just pull in the direction of the spin.
It’s important that you first lean slightly to the inside (or into) the rail or ledge before you pull and send the 180.
This just gives you a little extra leverage, which makes the 180 feel pretty much the same as if you were doing it on flat.
THIS. IS. KEY.
Step 5: Practice, Practice, Practice (& A Little Patience)
- Avoid stressing yourself: Try it a few times, then pause. Try again, later the same session or even the next day/next session. Keep it fun!
- Record yourself: video shows small mistakes.
- Adjust speed: more or less momentum changes pop and slide length.
- Tweak wind-up: early or late wind changes rotation.
- Get feedback: ride with friends or post clips online (Reddit helps a lot!).
- Stay patient: landing a new combo takes time. Celebrate small wins.
Possible Issues With The Double Peg Grind Hard 180s
- You don’t apply “The Secret” tip.
- You don’t rotate your head in the direction of the spin.
- You go too slow. Going with a little more speed actually helps with the hard 180.
Conclusion: Master Double Peg Grind Hard 180s!
You now have the playbook: from warming up and gear checks to the step-by-step on locking the grind and spinning away.
Remember: master each part solo, then link them.
Like, REALLY master them!
Ideally, film your progress – it helps me a lot.
Or if you ride with buddies, ask them for feedback – especially from those who already know how to do a double peg hard 180.
And don’t put a ton of stress on yourself if you don’t pull it on your next session.
Keep it slow, but, most importantly, keep it fun.
With focus and patience, you’ll ride up, lock both pegs, pop off, spin a hard 180 away, and roll away fakie like it’s second nature.
Keep progressing!
Further reading:
- How to smith grind on a BMX
- How to icepick grind on a BMX
- How to toothpick grind on a BMX
- How to rail ride on a BMX
