Technique

This is a mistake I see with a lot of beginning women. You want to keep those elbows out. Especially on a bmx, your arms and legs are your suspension.

Also, unless you've been locked in a tower growing your hair out so prince charming can ascend your flowing locks and battle the dark knight for your freedom, you might want to run your shit a little shorter. Sure, guys don't want it Natalie Portman short, but we don't want it full on flower child don't-shave-your-armpits-or-bathe long, either. Somewhere in the middle, there's a balance.