Bike Landings

How to Choose the Best MTB and BMX Landing Airbag

Our Bike & MTB Landing Airbags are all you need. Depending on your choice, you can bring it wherever you go and push your limits. Here is all you need to know about it.

Biking, of any kind, is about pushing limits. Every big trick and every new line come with risk. That’s why a proper landing airbag is such an essential part of progression.
You can be a beginner trying to build confidence in your backyard, or training for a world-class competition, choosing the right Bagjump airbag will make the difference.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the different categories of Bagjump BMX & MTB landing airbags and help you decide which is best for your needs.

Bagjump airbag sizes for MTB

The Best MTB & BMX Airbag for the Beginner Athlete

Small Bike Landing Airbag

If you’re just starting out or want a portable, affordable way to train, the Bagjump Small Bike Landing Airbag is perfect.

This is essentially a compact version of the larger landing airbags Bagjump offers. It is designed to fit in a backyard or a parking lot and be set up in minutes. It is small enough to feel like a portable airbag, but durable enough to feel you can push the limits.

Thanks to its no-bounce internal baffling and ultra-tough topsheet, you can safely practice your first tricks without worrying about unpredictable landings or damaging your bike.

Why choose the Bagjump Landing Airbag for MTB and BMX practices?

  • Ideal for beginners and personal use
  • Easy to transport and store
  • Quick to inflate and deflate
  • Affordable and space-saving
  • Best option on flat surface (requiring a bike ramp)

 

Bagjump airbag bike landing sizes

 

The Best MTB & BMX Airbag for Serious Training

Medium, large and custom Bike Landing Airbags

When you’re ready for a more permanent or higher-performance setup, Bagjump offers Medium, Large and Custom Standard Bike Landing Airbags. These are usually the Bagjump setups you see at competitions, and training camps worldwide.

Available in several standard sizes and with almost any customization possible, these airbags come with extended outruns, adjustable air pressure, and branding options on all three sides. These are usually the airbags you see when you check out the social media of your favorite MTB account. Not only that, athletes like Ryan Williams, Connor Stitt, and Fabio Wibmer use this Bagjump airbag as the preferred choice.

What makes the Bagjump Standard Landing Airbag perfect for MTB and BMX?

  • Perfect for non-professional and professional athletes
  • It is one of the safest products on the market
  • Branding and sponsorship opportunities
  • Long-lasting and highly durable
  • Best option on flat surface (requiring a custom bike ramp – our recommendation: MTB Hopper ramps)

 

The Best MTB Airbag for Serious Training Standard Bike Landing Airbags

 

The Best Airbag for Bike Parks and Uneven Terrain

All-Terrain Landing Airbag

For bike parks, trail systems, and outdoor events on uneven ground, nothing beats the All-Terrain Landing Airbag.

This model is specifically designed to mount directly behind dirt takeoffs, ramps, or scaffolds, with no need for a pre-shaped outrun.

Its advanced design lets operators adjust air pressure at the beginning to match the intensity of the session and the riders’ preferences. This Bagjump airbag is extremely popular at MTB parks all over the world and athletes agree that the All-Terrain Landing Airbag delivers predictable, smooth landings that maintain the flow of the trail.

Why choose the All-Terrain Landing Airbag for MTB & BMX training?

  • Designed for uneven outdoor surfaces
  • Naturally integrates with trails and permanent park setups
  • Highly weather-resistant and long-lasting
  • Full-surface branding and customization available
  • Excellent for heavy use

 

The Best Airbag for Parks and Uneven Terrain All-Terrain Landing Airbag

 

What’s your Bagjump airbag choice?

Choosing the right Bike & MTB landing airbag comes down to your goals:

Are you a beginner or do you want an airbag for your personal training? We recommend you start with a Small Bike Landing Airbag. It will be more affordable than the other options we have and you can get a good glimpse of why Bagjump is the preferred option for professional athletes.

If the airbag is planned for BMX or MTB training facilities, camps, or for bike events, the Bagjump Standard Landing Airbag is the best choice. Of course, depending on the event and use, we can guide you in understanding if you need a medium or a large airbag.

Now, if you are building a race track or a training area on uneven terrain, the All-Terrain Landing Airbag is the option to go for. This is the airbag that you will usually see in larger parks and odd locations.

Bagjump airbag packed

What about the quality of the airbag?

Professional athletes trust us for a reason. Every airbag from Bagjump is made in Europe and meets rigorous safety standards. Every bag is made with the HIGHEST quality material, and will last for much longer than any alternative you may be considering. No matter what your level is, you can count on a Bagjump landing airbag to help you progress safely and with more confidence.

Curious about which landing airbag fits for you?

Download our free PDF guide to learn more about the differences between our Bagjump Bike Landing Airbags and the All Terrain Airbag.

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