Never had access to proper ramps or BMX Tracks BITD!!
Only ever went to a Track 3 or 4 times and never raced (Too far to get there by cycling)
I could to endos,back hops, front hops, wheelies (all the basics) and kickturns on any suitable dirt, grass, concrete or wooden banking).
Mostly it was just jumping which I was quite good at. Mostly because the ramps we built weren't easy to ride due to the abnormal transitions they had. I always used to kick off the ramp and get insane height and distance compared to any of the local lads. Of course I was incredibly stupid and insane BITD.
Fast forward 20+ years and I'm shite. I got beat at Preston racing Old School by a 9 year old (MADD PUPP) although I did fall off!!
I'm buying a Small ramp (2 heights) off TwoBobRob which I'm going to use to practice being airbourne on. Just to get my confidence up and to sort out my balance in the air which seems to be way off. Once thats dialled and I get kick off it and get some distance then I'll attempt some doubles at the track. The track these days seem way scarier than they did 20+ years ago. Maybe as old age approaches my self preservation has kicked in.
I wish I never stopped BMXing. I'm really enjoying it (apart from the injuries)!!