BMX Term
Ender
An ender is the final and usually best trick of a BMX video part, saved for the end to leave the strongest impression on the viewer.
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An ender is the final trick of a BMX video part. It is normally the hardest, biggest or most memorable thing in the section, placed last so the part finishes on a high.
Meaning
A video part is a short section of footage for one rider, usually set to one song. Parts are edited as a story. They tend to start with easier tricks, build through the middle, and finish with the strongest clip. That last clip is the ender.
Because the ender carries so much weight, riders often spend a long time on it. It can take many attempts over many days, and it may be saved until the rest of the part is filmed. A crash or injury while chasing one is a common part of riding culture.
An ender can be a huge gap, a long rail, a rare or NBD trick, or a simple trick done on a very high-risk obstacle. It is often a hammer, but a hammer on its own does not have to be last.
Origin and usage
The term comes from video part structure, so it is tied to the history of filmed BMX, from tape and DVD through to the web edit. The exact first use of the word is not clearly documented. It is used the same way in skateboarding and snowboarding.
Ender is a noun. People say "his ender was unreal" or "what's the ender?" when talking about a part. Watching an edit with friends, someone will often guess what the ender will be before it plays.
Editors also have a role. The final clip is usually timed to the music and shown in slow motion, from more than one angle, or with a freeze at the end. The web edit era shortened parts, which made the ender even more important, since viewers decide quickly if an edit was worth their time.
Examples
- "The whole part was good, but the ender was the best clip of the year."
- "He was out there all week trying to land his ender, and the bail clips were wild."
- "I'm saving the last line for the ender."
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Frequently asked questions about Ender
What is an ender in a BMX video part?
It is the last trick in a rider's section. Riders and filmers usually save their hardest, biggest or most original trick for this spot.
Does an ender always take the longest to film?
Often, but not always. Many enders take a long time because they are risky, but some riders film a smooth, simple trick last for style.
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