Supersliding - Revision history

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	=== Better slope handling ===		=== Better slope handling ===
	Prior to the discovery of WBSS, the main limitation of supersliding was that it could only be performed on flat or near-flat ground. Wario Bike's hitbox differences largely solve this issue. Most other bikes could only handle slope transitions of a few degrees or less and could eject by simply ~~ejecting~~ on steeper slopes, but WBSS can be maintained on steep slopes and can even handle significant slope transitions, which allows it to be ~~maintained~~ for significant sections of many tracks.		Prior to the discovery of WBSS, the main limitation of supersliding was that it could only be performed on flat or near-flat ground. Wario Bike's hitbox differences largely solve this issue. Most other bikes could only handle slope transitions of a few degrees or less and could eject by simply existing on steeper slopes, but WBSS can be maintained on steep slopes and can even handle significant slope transitions, which allows it to be used for significant sections of many tracks.

	When handling large slope transitions in WBSS, it is best to approach at a sideways angle. While the front hitbox is typically not an issue, its large horizontal distance from the tailpipe hitbox can cause it to collide with changes in slope before the tailpipe hitbox actually gets there. Likewise, navigating large downward transitions backwards can sometimes cause it to clip the road above once your bike's angle has adjusted to match the road below. Larger slope transitions, especially at high speeds, can often be a game of testing techniques and bruteforcing [[QM]], so it's best to scope out any slope transitions that might be problematic beforehand.		When handling large slope transitions in WBSS, it is best to approach at a sideways angle. While the front hitbox is typically not an issue, its large horizontal distance from the tailpipe hitbox can cause it to collide with changes in slope before the tailpipe hitbox actually gets there. Likewise, navigating large downward transitions backwards can sometimes cause it to clip the road above once your bike's angle has adjusted to match the road below. Larger slope transitions, especially at high speeds, can often be a game of testing techniques and bruteforcing [[QM]], so it's best to scope out any slope transitions that might be problematic beforehand.

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	=== Floor squeeze ===		=== Floor squeeze ===
	In cases where the angle between a wall and floor is less than 90 degrees, running into it at high speed can push you through the floor. This is because in WBSS state, the bike is supported by a single, small hitbox, which can be shoved through floor and walls quite easily in certain scenarios. However, WBSS state is significantly more stable than [[~~Dayclip~~]] ~~State~~ in this regard, and it is not possible to fall through the floor using slope transitions alone.		In cases where the angle between a wall and floor is less than 90 degrees, running into it at high speed can push you through the floor. This is because in WBSS state, the bike is supported by a single, small hitbox, which can be shoved through floor and walls quite easily in certain scenarios. However, WBSS state is significantly more stable than [[dayclip]] state in this regard, and it is not possible to fall through the floor using slope transitions alone.

	== Additional variants ==		== Additional variants ==
	=== Autosliding ===		=== Autosliding ===
	'''Autosliding''', also known as '''auto driftsliding''', is a supersliding technique performed on automatic, in which the player uses drifts repeatedly to gain EV at a much higher rate than is typically possible with supersliding ~~alone~~.		'''Autosliding''', also known as '''auto driftsliding''', is a supersliding technique performed on automatic, in which the player uses drifts repeatedly to gain EV at a much higher rate than is typically possible with supersliding.

	This works because to begin a drift on automatic, the player simply needs to be holding a horizontal input of 6 or above for 12 frames, and ~~the game does not care about~~ which direction is actually being held. Because of this, the player can hold one direction to lean all the way up to the lean rotation cap, and then flip their input all the way in the opposite direction on the frame that the drift counter reaches 12 to begin a drift in the opposite direction, thereby resetting their lean rotation. This can be repeated indefinitely, allowing a much higher rate of EV gain, and consequently a higher effective EV cap as well.		This works because to begin a drift on automatic, the player simply needs to be holding a horizontal input of 6 or above for 12 frames, and there is no restriction on which direction is actually being held during the drift. Because of this, the player can hold one direction to lean all the way up to the lean rotation cap, and then flip their input all the way in the opposite direction on the frame that the drift counter reaches 12 to begin a drift in the opposite direction, thereby resetting their lean rotation. The drift can then be cancelled with any input of less than 6, typically an input of 5 in the direction of EV to begin leaning again and turn as much as possible. This can be repeated indefinitely, allowing a much higher rate of EV gain, and consequently a higher effective EV cap as well.

	However, there are two main drawbacks that prevent Autosliding from seeing mainstream use. Firstly, as it is performed on Automatic, the player is unable to hop, which locks them out of some major techniques like [[supergrinding]] and [[superhopping]], as well as other ~~minor time~~-~~saving~~ maneuvers. In addition, autosliding for extended periods requires a much stricter trajectory than typical WBSS, and can only be done with positive IV, which limits its ability to save time over typical supersliding outside of setups.		However, there are two main drawbacks that prevent Autosliding from seeing mainstream use. Firstly, as it is performed on Automatic, the player is unable to hop, which locks them out of some major techniques like [[supergrinding]] and [[superhopping]], as well as other track-specific maneuvers. In addition, autosliding for extended periods requires a much stricter trajectory than typical WBSS, and can only be done with positive IV, which limits its ability to save time over typical supersliding outside of setups.

	This variation was discovered by ~~'''<~~Monster~~? needs verification>'''~~, and is most notably being used for a WIP ultra flap on DS Peach Gardens that ~~could~~ save ~~several~~ seconds over the current ~~unrestricted~~ BKT.		This variation was discovered by [[Monster]], and is most notably being used for a WIP ultra flap on DS Peach Gardens that will save multiple seconds over the current Unrestricted Flap BKT if the setup is confirmed.

	=== Headsliding, ~~Cranium~~ sliding, whatever (name pending) ===		=== Headsliding, cranium sliding, whatever (name pending) ===
	The low traction state also applies to any vehicle that is upside-down, as though the wheels are no longer below the floor, they are still not touching it. However, achieving this severe of a rotation often requires the use of a [[barrel roll]], which prevents the player from being able to control the lean of their vehicle. As such, the only reliable way to gain EV in this state is to use slopes to redirect the downwards EV obtained via gravity.		The low traction state also applies to any vehicle that is upside-down, as though the wheels are no longer below the floor, they are still not touching it. However, achieving this severe of a rotation often requires the use of [[barrel roll]] state, which prevents the player from being able to control the lean of their vehicle. As such, the only reliable way to gain EV in this state is to use slopes to redirect the downwards EV obtained via gravity.

	Currently, this technique is exclusively useful alongside [[wheelchair]], as even small amounts of EV gained from slopes can significantly increase the speed you can travel across solid out-of-bounds collision. This technique was first applied by [[Justin]] to improve the [[DS Desert Hills]] ultra flap by multiple seconds following the initial discovery of the wheelchair ultra, but it has since been obsoleted.		Currently, this technique is exclusively useful alongside [[wheelchair]], as even small amounts of EV gained from slopes can significantly increase the speed you can travel across solid out of bounds collision. This technique was first applied by [[Justin]] to improve the [[DS Desert Hills]] ultra flap by multiple seconds following the initial discovery of the wheelchair ultra, but it has since been obsoleted.

	=== Magikruiser tailpipe supersliding ===		=== Magikruiser tailpipe supersliding ===
	Similarly to the Wario Bike, the [[Vehicles#Magikruiser \| Magikruiser]] has its own tailpipe hitbox. However, ~~the Magikruiser's~~ tailpipe extends directly behind the bike, rather than above it. This allows it to perform superslides while hanging off of ledges, which is useful when a seam you need to superslide on is otherwise blocked by a wall below.		Similarly to the Wario Bike, the [[Vehicles#Magikruiser \| Magikruiser]] has its own tailpipe hitbox. However, this tailpipe extends directly behind the bike, rather than above it. This allows it to perform superslides while hanging off of ledges, which is useful when a seam you need to superslide on is otherwise blocked by a wall below.

	This variation was first used by [[Mikul]] on his [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPD-vWGqq14 Superstar Dystopia ultra flap]. It was required to circumvent the IV cap of solid out-of-bounds and achieve a respawn that would not have otherwise been possible by supersliding on a walled-off seam.		This variation was first used by [[Mikul]] on his [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPD-vWGqq14 Superstar Dystopia ultra flap]. It was required to circumvent the IV cap of solid out of bounds and achieve a respawn that would not have otherwise been possible by supersliding on a walled-off seam.

	=== Wheelie supersliding ===		=== Wheelie supersliding ===
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	=== 2025-Present: RTA developments ===		=== 2025-Present: RTA developments ===
	Beginning in 2023, [[Ejay B]] began looking for ways to apply supersliding RTA, despite the low potential for RTA-viable setups. Over the next two years, he used tools ~~on Dolphin~~ to conceptualize an RTA-viable method of supersliding to beat the current flap world record on [[Luigi Circuit]], and began attempts to execute his ideas shortly after. On August 10th, 2025, he revealed this flap world record [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_CHJMAj-WU in a video] covering the history of supersliding and his attempts, marking the first ever RTA usage of supersliding on a Nintendo track, as well as Luigi Circuit's first ever glitch category after 17 years.		Beginning in 2023, [[Ejay B]] began looking for ways to apply supersliding RTA, despite the low potential for RTA-viable setups. Over the next two years, he used TAS tools to conceptualize an RTA-viable method of supersliding to beat the current flap world record on [[Luigi Circuit]], and began attempts to execute his ideas shortly after. On August 10th, 2025, he revealed this flap world record [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_CHJMAj-WU in a video] covering the history of supersliding and his attempts, marking the first ever RTA usage of supersliding on a Nintendo track, as well as Luigi Circuit's first ever glitch category after 17 years.

	Weeks later, on August 30th, 2025, RTA player flambambam managed to execute the superslide setup fast enough to achieve the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEYhkOMmpTg first ever glitch world record in a 3lap] on Luigi Circuit with a time of 1:08.126. Over the next few months, flambambam and another runner, JC, worked to push this time down another 3 seconds, implementing developments like Automatic.		Weeks later, on August 30th, 2025, RTA player flambambam managed to execute the superslide setup fast enough to achieve the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEYhkOMmpTg first ever glitch world record in a 3lap] on Luigi Circuit with a time of 1:08.126. Over the next few months, flambambam and another runner, JC, worked to push this time down another 3 seconds, implementing developments like Automatic.

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	=== External Velocity Building ===		=== External Velocity Building ===
			:''For an in-depth explanation of bike lean mechanics, including optimal input sequences, see [[External Velocity]]''
	External velocity is generated in a superslide through bike lean mechanics. As your bike leans in one direction, it generates EV in that direction as long as its lean rotation continues to increase. As your bike leans, it eventually reaches a lean rotation cap and will no longer be able to lean any further, and so you have to allow your lean rotation to decay by moving the stick back to neutral before attempting to lean more. Your lean rotation decays exponentially by 10% each frame, and therefore your lean rotation decays faster the more that you're already leaning.		External velocity is generated in a superslide through bike lean mechanics. As your bike leans in one direction, it generates EV in that direction as long as its lean rotation continues to increase. As your bike leans, it eventually reaches a lean rotation cap and will no longer be able to lean any further, and so you have to allow your lean rotation to decay by moving the stick back to neutral before attempting to lean more. Your lean rotation decays exponentially by 10% each frame, and therefore your lean rotation decays faster the more that you're already leaning.

	As such, the optimal way to generate external velocity is to lean continuously until the lean rotation cap is reached, then balance your inputs such that you are leaning as much as possible without attempting to lean past the lean rotation cap. This sequence of inputs differs depending on the bike and situation, as the game uses different values for the lean rotation speed and lean rotation cap depending on which type of bike you're using as well as which driving state you're in (IV speed, SSMT, drifting). When available, you can also begin a drift in the opposite direction to quickly reset your lean rotation, allowing you to build EV at full speed again shortly after.		As such, the optimal way to generate external velocity is to lean continuously until the lean rotation cap is reached, then balance your inputs such that you are leaning as much as possible without attempting to lean past the lean rotation cap. This sequence of inputs differs depending on the bike and situation, as the game uses different values for the lean rotation speed and lean rotation cap depending on which type of bike you're using as well as which driving state you're in (IV speed, SSMT, drifting). When available, you can also begin a drift in the opposite direction to quickly reset your lean rotation, allowing you to build EV at full speed again shortly after.

	~~For more information about bike lean mechanics, including optimal input sequences, '''<TODO link page or something and maybe add input table? how can i do that "full article" thing>'''~~

	Like with other low traction states, EV can also be obtained through interactions with collision, such as EV from gravity being redirected down slopes or applying EV from interactions with walls.		Like with other low traction states, EV can also be obtained through interactions with collision, such as EV from gravity being redirected down slopes or applying EV from interactions with walls.

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	=== Reversing ===		=== Reversing ===
	Unlike most other ~~bike's~~, Wario Bike's increased stability also allows it to reverse while supersliding. Compared to when the player is accelerating, this flips the direction that the player is able to turn, but it does ''not'' flip the direction that their vehicle leans. This effectively allows the player to reverse their turning direction and continue gaining EV. It's now common in many WBSS applications to make use of this to carry high amounts of EV across multiple turn directions. It's possible to reverse carefully with the Dolphin Dasher as well, but it is much more fragile and is not able to flip between positive and negative IV at high speeds without ejecting.		Unlike most other bikes, Wario Bike's increased stability also allows it to reverse while supersliding. Compared to when the player is accelerating, this flips the direction that the player is able to turn, but it does ''not'' flip the direction that their vehicle leans. This effectively allows the player to reverse their turning direction and continue gaining EV. It's now common in many WBSS applications to make use of this to carry high amounts of EV across multiple turn directions. It's possible to reverse carefully with the Dolphin Dasher as well, but it is much more fragile and is not able to flip between positive and negative IV at high speeds without ejecting.

	Notably, the Wario Bike can also reach highly negative IV speeds quite easily in a superslide. With all bikes, turning in the same direction as your EV while your IV is already negative will quickly push your IV further negative than it normally goes while reversing. This requires a decent amount of EV, but Wario Bike can quickly achieve this using the EV gained from supersliding. Past a certain threshold (around -40 IV), your IV actually begins to decrease faster when the B button is released. When doing so, the roll of the vehicle is heavily increased, and as such it is able to turn much tighter than it can while B is held. Furthermore, holding the A button will amplify both of these effects, sharply decreasing your IV and allowing you to turn even tighter still. This can only be done in short bursts, as doing it for too long will eventually lean the vehicle so severely that it ejects, but is useful for taking extremely tight turns, such as the [https://youtu.be/-NZ1OfaR2pk?si=zGyxhO6zbR7R1t4O&t=40 Daisy Circuit hairpin], without having to sacrifice large amounts of EV.		Notably, the Wario Bike can also reach highly negative IV speeds quite easily in a superslide. With all bikes, turning in the same direction as your EV while your IV is already negative will quickly push your IV further negative than it normally goes while reversing. This requires a decent amount of EV, but Wario Bike can quickly achieve this using the EV gained from supersliding. Past a certain threshold (around -40 IV), your IV actually begins to decrease faster when the B button is released. When doing so, the roll of the vehicle is heavily increased, and as such it is able to turn much tighter than it can while B is held. Furthermore, holding the A button will amplify both of these effects, sharply decreasing your IV and allowing you to turn even tighter still. This can only be done in short bursts, as doing it for too long will eventually lean the vehicle so severely that it ejects, but is useful for taking extremely tight turns, such as the [https://youtu.be/-NZ1OfaR2pk?si=zGyxhO6zbR7R1t4O&t=40 Daisy Circuit hairpin], without having to sacrifice large amounts of EV.

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	=== External Velocity Building ===		=== External Velocity Building ===
	External velocity is generated in a superslide through bike lean mechanics. As your bike leans in one direction, it generates EV in that direction as long as its lean rotation continues to increase. As your bike leans, it eventually reaches a lean rotation cap, and will no longer be able to lean any further, and you have to allow your lean rotation to decay by moving the stick back to neutral before attempting to lean more. Your lean rotation decays exponentially by 10% each frame, and so your lean rotation decays faster the more that you're already leaning.		External velocity is generated in a superslide through bike lean mechanics. As your bike leans in one direction, it generates EV in that direction as long as its lean rotation continues to increase. As your bike leans, it eventually reaches a lean rotation cap and will no longer be able to lean any further, and so you have to allow your lean rotation to decay by moving the stick back to neutral before attempting to lean more. Your lean rotation decays exponentially by 10% each frame, and therefore your lean rotation decays faster the more that you're already leaning.

	As such, the optimal way to generate external velocity is to lean continuously until the lean rotation cap is reached, then balance your inputs such that you are leaning as much as possible without attempting to lean past the lean rotation cap. This sequence of inputs differs depending on the bike and situation, as the game uses different values for the lean rotation speed and lean rotation cap depending on which type of bike you're using as well as which driving state you're in (IV speed, SSMT, drifting). When available, you can also begin a drift in the opposite direction to quickly reset your lean rotation, allowing you to build EV at full speed again shortly after.		As such, the optimal way to generate external velocity is to lean continuously until the lean rotation cap is reached, then balance your inputs such that you are leaning as much as possible without attempting to lean past the lean rotation cap. This sequence of inputs differs depending on the bike and situation, as the game uses different values for the lean rotation speed and lean rotation cap depending on which type of bike you're using as well as which driving state you're in (IV speed, SSMT, drifting). When available, you can also begin a drift in the opposite direction to quickly reset your lean rotation, allowing you to build EV at full speed again shortly after.

	For more information about bike lean mechanics, including optimal input sequences, '''<TODO link page or something and maybe add input table?>'''		For more information about bike lean mechanics, including optimal input sequences, '''<TODO link page or something and maybe add input table? how can i do that "full article" thing>'''

	Like with other low traction states, EV can also be obtained through interactions with collision, such as EV from gravity being redirected down slopes or applying EV from interactions with walls.		Like with other low traction states, EV can also be obtained through interactions with collision, such as EV from gravity being redirected down slopes or applying EV from interactions with walls.
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	Like other outside drifting bikes, the Wario Bike does not have enough space between its back wheel and lower body to allow it to superslide. However, unlike every other bike, it has a unique body hitbox on a layer above the rest, commonly referred to as the '''tailpipe hitbox'''. The Wario Bike can instead rest on this tailpipe hitbox, moving the rest of the vehicle body through the ground.		Like other outside drifting bikes, the Wario Bike does not have enough space between its back wheel and lower body to allow it to superslide. However, unlike every other bike, it has a unique body hitbox on a layer above the rest, commonly referred to as the '''tailpipe hitbox'''. The Wario Bike can instead rest on this tailpipe hitbox, moving the rest of the vehicle body through the ground.

	This tailpipe hitbox is crucial for two main reasons. Firstly, compared to other supersliding bikes, this hitbox is both small and considerably detached from the rest of the main body, greatly increasing the y-distance between the bottom of it and the centers of nearby body hitboxes. The bike also leans forwards about 10 degrees (precisely -9.983338 degrees when resting) while in the WBSS state, so the much-closer front body hitbox sinks into the floor considerably, preventing it from being a problem. Secondly, because the Wario Bike rests on only one body hitbox, it is far less sensitive to slope transitions, as there is no need for multiple body hitboxes to align with even small slope transitions to avoid ejecting.		This tailpipe hitbox is crucial for two main reasons. Firstly, compared to other supersliding bikes, this hitbox is both small and considerably detached from the rest of the main body, greatly increasing the y-distance between the bottom of it and the centers of nearby body hitboxes. The bike also leans forwards about 10 degrees (precisely -9.983338 degrees when resting, though it varies based on IV and acceleration) while in the WBSS state, so the much-closer front body hitbox sinks into the floor considerably, preventing it from being a problem. Secondly, because the Wario Bike rests on only one body hitbox, it is far less sensitive to slope transitions, as there is no need for multiple body hitboxes to align with even small slope transitions to avoid ejecting.

	These two key factors enable a wide variety of supersliding applications and optimizations, and are why Wario Bike remains the single best vehicle at supersliding by a very wide margin.		These two key factors enable a wide variety of supersliding applications and optimizations, and are why Wario Bike remains the single best vehicle at supersliding by a very wide margin.
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	=== Wall Bonks ===		=== Wall Bonks ===
			The Wario Bike is also capable of colliding with vertical or near-vertical walls at high speeds without ejecting from WBSS. This can be used for a variety of purposes, such as adjusting your line, stacking additional EV from wall interactions, or quickly swapping from positive to negative IV (or vice versa) to take multiple turns in quick succession. A few other vehicles are capable of bonking at low speeds or on flat ground, but are extremely limited.

	=== Hops ===		=== Hops ===
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	=== Floor Squeeze ===		=== Floor Squeeze ===
	~~(rMR~~ wall ~~squeeze~~, ~~booshi tas comp?)~~		In cases where the angle between a wall and floor is less than 90 degrees, running into it at high speed can push you through the floor. This is because in WBSS state, the bike is supported by a single, small hitbox, which can be shoved through floor and walls quite easily in certain scenarios. However, WBSS state is significantly more stable than [[Dayclip]] State in this regard, and it is not possible to fall through the floor using slope transitions alone.

	== Additional Variants ==		== Additional Variants ==

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	=== Low Traction State ===		=== Low Traction State ===
	In Mario Kart Wii, there are two natural ways for external velocity to decay over time:		In Mario Kart Wii, there are two natural ways for external velocity to decay over time:
	* At all times, the player's current EV is multiplied by 0.998 each frame (in other words, ~~they lose~~ 0.2% of their current EV every frame), likely to simulate air resistance.		* At all times, the player's current EV is multiplied by 0.998 each frame (in other words, it decays exponentially at 0.2% of their current EV every frame), likely to simulate air resistance.
	* When the player's wheels are touching the ground, an additional constant decay of up to ~7 U/F is applied. The amount of EV reduced seems to vary based on how many wheels are touching the ground and the relative size of each wheel, but the mechanics for this are not yet well-understood.		* When the player's wheels are touching the ground, an additional constant decay of up to ~7 U/F is applied. The amount of EV reduced seems to vary based on how many wheels are touching the ground and the relative size of each wheel, but the mechanics for this are not yet well-understood.

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	=== External Velocity Building ===		=== External Velocity Building ===
	External velocity is generated in a superslide through bike lean mechanics. As your bike leans in one direction, it generates EV in that direction as long as its lean rotation continues to increase. As your bike leans, it eventually reaches a lean rotation cap, and will no longer be able to lean any further, and you have to allow your lean rotation to decay by moving the stick back to neutral before attempting to lean more.		External velocity is generated in a superslide through bike lean mechanics. As your bike leans in one direction, it generates EV in that direction as long as its lean rotation continues to increase. As your bike leans, it eventually reaches a lean rotation cap, and will no longer be able to lean any further, and you have to allow your lean rotation to decay by moving the stick back to neutral before attempting to lean more. Your lean rotation decays exponentially by 10% each frame, and so your lean rotation decays faster the more that you're already leaning.

	As such, the optimal way to generate external velocity is to lean continuously until the lean rotation cap is reached, then balance your inputs such that you are leaning as much as possible without attempting to lean past the lean rotation cap. This sequence of inputs differs depending on the bike and situation, as the game uses different values for the lean rotation speed and lean rotation cap depending on which type of bike you're using as well as which driving state you're in (IV speed, SSMT, drifting). When available, you can also begin a drift in the opposite direction to quickly reset your lean rotation, allowing you to build EV at full speed again shortly after.		As such, the optimal way to generate external velocity is to lean continuously until the lean rotation cap is reached, then balance your inputs such that you are leaning as much as possible without attempting to lean past the lean rotation cap. This sequence of inputs differs depending on the bike and situation, as the game uses different values for the lean rotation speed and lean rotation cap depending on which type of bike you're using as well as which driving state you're in (IV speed, SSMT, drifting). When available, you can also begin a drift in the opposite direction to quickly reset your lean rotation, allowing you to build EV at full speed again shortly after.
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	[[File:WBSS Diagram.png\|thumb\|A cross-section of the Wario Bike's hitbox, rotated to match the angle that it typically rests at in a Wario Bike Superslide. Note the much larger distance between the bottom of the tailpipe hitbox and the next highest body hitbox.]]		[[File:WBSS Diagram.png\|thumb\|A cross-section of the Wario Bike's hitbox, rotated to match the angle that it typically rests at in a Wario Bike Superslide. Note the much larger distance between the bottom of the tailpipe hitbox and the next highest body hitbox.]]

	Like other outside drifting bikes, the Wario Bike does not have enough space between its back wheel and lower body to allow it to superslide. However, unlike every other bike, it has a unique body hitbox on a layer above the rest, commonly referred to as the "tailpipe hitbox". The Wario Bike can instead rest on this tailpipe hitbox, moving the rest of the vehicle body through the ground.		Like other outside drifting bikes, the Wario Bike does not have enough space between its back wheel and lower body to allow it to superslide. However, unlike every other bike, it has a unique body hitbox on a layer above the rest, commonly referred to as the '''tailpipe hitbox'''. The Wario Bike can instead rest on this tailpipe hitbox, moving the rest of the vehicle body through the ground.

	This tailpipe hitbox is crucial for two main reasons. Firstly, compared to other supersliding bikes, this hitbox is both small and considerably detached from the rest of the main body, greatly increasing the y-distance between the bottom of it and the centers of nearby body hitboxes. The bike also leans forwards about 10 degrees (precisely -9.983338 degrees when resting) while in the WBSS state, so the much-closer front body hitbox ~~becomes much less of~~ a ~~concern~~. Secondly, because it rests on only one body hitbox, it is far less sensitive to slope transitions, as there is no need for multiple body hitboxes to align with even small slope transitions to avoid ejecting.		This tailpipe hitbox is crucial for two main reasons. Firstly, compared to other supersliding bikes, this hitbox is both small and considerably detached from the rest of the main body, greatly increasing the y-distance between the bottom of it and the centers of nearby body hitboxes. The bike also leans forwards about 10 degrees (precisely -9.983338 degrees when resting) while in the WBSS state, so the much-closer front body hitbox sinks into the floor considerably, preventing it from being a problem. Secondly, because the Wario Bike rests on only one body hitbox, it is far less sensitive to slope transitions, as there is no need for multiple body hitboxes to align with even small slope transitions to avoid ejecting.

	These two key factors enable a wide variety of supersliding applications and optimizations, and are why Wario Bike remains the single best vehicle at supersliding by a very wide margin.		These two key factors enable a wide variety of supersliding applications and optimizations, and are why Wario Bike remains the single best vehicle at supersliding by a very wide margin.
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	=== Reversing ===		=== Reversing ===
	(~~inverted~~ turn ~~direction + supertight~~ turns)		Unlike most other bike's, Wario Bike's increased stability also allows it to reverse while supersliding. Compared to when the player is accelerating, this flips the direction that the player is able to turn, but it does ''not'' flip the direction that their vehicle leans. This effectively allows the player to reverse their turning direction and continue gaining EV. It's now common in many WBSS applications to make use of this to carry high amounts of EV across multiple turn directions. It's possible to reverse carefully with the Dolphin Dasher as well, but it is much more fragile and is not able to flip between positive and negative IV at high speeds without ejecting.

			Notably, the Wario Bike can also reach highly negative IV speeds quite easily in a superslide. With all bikes, turning in the same direction as your EV while your IV is already negative will quickly push your IV further negative than it normally goes while reversing. This requires a decent amount of EV, but Wario Bike can quickly achieve this using the EV gained from supersliding. Past a certain threshold (around -40 IV), your IV actually begins to decrease faster when the B button is released. When doing so, the roll of the vehicle is heavily increased, and as such it is able to turn much tighter than it can while B is held. Furthermore, holding the A button will amplify both of these effects, sharply decreasing your IV and allowing you to turn even tighter still. This can only be done in short bursts, as doing it for too long will eventually lean the vehicle so severely that it ejects, but is useful for taking extremely tight turns, such as the [https://youtu.be/-NZ1OfaR2pk?si=zGyxhO6zbR7R1t4O&t=40 Daisy Circuit hairpin], without having to sacrifice large amounts of EV.

	=== Wall Bonks ===		=== Wall Bonks ===
	~~(added EV on bonk, fast IV direction flip)~~

	=== Hops ===		=== Hops ===
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	Another variation is the use of repeated spindrifts while in the floor to quickly build up EV when at low amounts, to quickly get the player to the speed cap. This is sometimes referred to as '''driftsliding''' or '''superslidehopping''', depending on the exact implementation. When this technique is used, Dry Bowser is sometimes used for his high offroad stat, as it's just barely enough to push the Wario Bike's offroad speed above its minimum drift speed, which enables the use of drifts to build EV while in offroad.		Another variation is the use of repeated spindrifts while in the floor to quickly build up EV when at low amounts, to quickly get the player to the speed cap. This is sometimes referred to as '''driftsliding''' or '''superslidehopping''', depending on the exact implementation. When this technique is used, Dry Bowser is sometimes used for his high offroad stat, as it's just barely enough to push the Wario Bike's offroad speed above its minimum drift speed, which enables the use of drifts to build EV while in offroad.

			=== Floor Squeeze ===
			(rMR wall squeeze, booshi tas comp?)

	== Additional Variants ==		== Additional Variants ==

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	These two key factors enable a wide variety of supersliding applications and optimizations, and are why Wario Bike remains the single best vehicle at supersliding by a very wide margin.		These two key factors enable a wide variety of supersliding applications and optimizations, and are why Wario Bike remains the single best vehicle at supersliding by a very wide margin.

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	=== Better Slope Handling ===		=== Better Slope Handling ===

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	'''Supersliding''' is an [[external velocity]] (EV) exploit that occurs when the player is on the ground, but is not touching the floor with any of their wheel hitboxes. This state of low traction allows the player to build EV through bike lean mechanics by repeatedly alternating between neutral and horizontal inputs. Like with other lean-based EV generation techniques, supersliding can only be performed on bikes. It can be performed in multiple ways, but the most common application is Wario Bike Supersliding, a technique in which the [[Vehicles#Wario Bike \| Wario Bike]] rests on its unique tailpipe hitbox.		'''Supersliding''' is an [[external velocity]] (EV) exploit that occurs when the player is on the ground, but is not touching the floor with any of their wheel hitboxes. This state of low traction allows the player to build EV through bike lean mechanics by repeatedly alternating between neutral and horizontal inputs. Like with other lean-based EV generation techniques, supersliding can only be performed on bikes. It can be performed in multiple ways, but the most common application is '''Wario Bike Supersliding (WBSS)''', a technique in which the [[Vehicles#Wario Bike \| Wario Bike]] rests on its unique tailpipe hitbox.

	Prior to the inception of ~~'''~~Wario Bike Supersliding ~~(WBSS)'''~~, it saw very limited use, as the superslide state is very unstable on other bikes, which makes them unable to handle slope changes, tight turns, reversing, or even leaning too far in one direction. Since then, however, its usage rate has skyrocketed, with it seeing use on a large number of Unrestricted and No Ultra flaps, and even some 3laps as well. [[Automatic Transmission]] has since been adopted in some glitch categories as well, as the handling boost it provides enables tighter lines for supersliding.		Prior to the inception of Wario Bike Supersliding, it saw very limited use, as the superslide state is very unstable on other bikes, which makes them unable to handle slope changes, tight turns, reversing, or even leaning too far in one direction. Since then, however, its usage rate has skyrocketed, with it seeing use on a large number of Unrestricted and No Ultra flaps, and even some 3laps as well. [[Automatic Transmission]] has since been adopted in some glitch categories as well, as the handling boost it provides enables tighter lines for supersliding.

	Of the lean-based EV exploits, supersliding (specifically the WBSS variant) is the only exploit that is feasible to perform in real time, as the inputs required to build EV and maintain superslide state are comparatively much more lenient.		Of the lean-based EV exploits, supersliding (specifically the WBSS variant) is the only exploit that is feasible to perform in real time, as the inputs required to build EV and maintain superslide state are comparatively much more lenient.
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	== Wario Bike Supersliding ==		== Wario Bike Supersliding ==
			[[File:WBSS Diagram.png\|thumb\|A cross-section of the Wario Bike's hitbox, rotated to match the angle that it typically rests at in a Wario Bike Superslide. Note the much larger distance between the bottom of the tailpipe hitbox and the next highest body hitbox.]]

	Like other outside drifting bikes, the Wario Bike does not have enough space between its back wheel and lower body to allow it to superslide. However, unlike every other bike, it has a unique body hitbox on a layer above the rest, commonly referred to as the "tailpipe hitbox". The Wario Bike can instead rest on this tailpipe hitbox, moving the rest of the vehicle body through the ground.		Like other outside drifting bikes, the Wario Bike does not have enough space between its back wheel and lower body to allow it to superslide. However, unlike every other bike, it has a unique body hitbox on a layer above the rest, commonly referred to as the "tailpipe hitbox". The Wario Bike can instead rest on this tailpipe hitbox, moving the rest of the vehicle body through the ground.

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	=== Better Slope Handling ===		=== Better Slope Handling ===
	~~(basically what~~'s on the ~~tin)~~		Prior to the discovery of WBSS, the main limitation of supersliding was that it could only be performed on flat or near-flat ground. Wario Bike's hitbox differences largely solve this issue. Most other bikes could only handle slope transitions of a few degrees or less and could eject by simply ejecting on steeper slopes, but WBSS can be maintained on steep slopes and can even handle significant slope transitions, which allows it to be maintained for significant sections of many tracks.

			When handling large slope transitions in WBSS, it is best to approach at a sideways angle. While the front hitbox is typically not an issue, its large horizontal distance from the tailpipe hitbox can cause it to collide with changes in slope before the tailpipe hitbox actually gets there. Likewise, navigating large downward transitions backwards can sometimes cause it to clip the road above once your bike's angle has adjusted to match the road below. Larger slope transitions, especially at high speeds, can often be a game of testing techniques and bruteforcing [[QM]], so it's best to scope out any slope transitions that might be problematic beforehand.

	=== Tighter Lines ===		=== Tighter Lines ===
	~~(wario bike~~ can ~~lean~~ indefinitely ~~at any speed without ejecting)~~		Because of the large amount of wiggle room WBSS provides, it's also possible to take tighter lines than is normally possible with other bikes. In most situations, Wario Bike can afford to hold sideways inputs indefinitely, which allows it to take much tighter turns than previous iterations of supersliding allow, even across shallow slope transitions.

	=== Reversing ===		=== Reversing ===
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	=== Hops ===		=== Hops ===
	(upward slope ~~handling ->~~ superslidegrinding, spindrifts)		Unlike every other bike, the Wario Bike is also capable of hopping in a superslide without ejection, though this is limited to cases where you are either moving uphill or have significant roll when hopping.
	(driftsliding ~~+ dry bowser mention)~~
			This is primarily useful when navigating upward slopes. Normally, when moving up a slope, EV applied from gravity will be applied to your vehicle and redirected down the slope, which counteracts your existing EV. To remedy this, Wario Bike can hop during these upward sections to help offset the lost EV or even continue to gain EV.

			One such variation is the application of [[rapid fire hop abuse]] and supergrind inputs to continuously handle shallow upwards slopes, sometimes informally referred to as '''superslidegrinding'''. Interestingly, the rules for maintaining rapid fire hop abuse and staying in the floor seem to differ from normal, with the ''global'' slope of the floor mattering more, as opposed to the upward change in slope that is usually required for rapid fire hop abuse.

			Another variation is the use of repeated spindrifts while in the floor to quickly build up EV when at low amounts, to quickly get the player to the speed cap. This is sometimes referred to as '''driftsliding''' or '''superslidehopping''', depending on the exact implementation. When this technique is used, Dry Bowser is sometimes used for his high offroad stat, as it's just barely enough to push the Wario Bike's offroad speed above its minimum drift speed, which enables the use of drifts to build EV while in offroad.

	== Additional Variants ==		== Additional Variants ==

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	== Wario Bike Supersliding ==		== Wario Bike Supersliding ==
			Like other outside drifting bikes, the Wario Bike does not have enough space between its back wheel and lower body to allow it to superslide. However, unlike every other bike, it has a unique body hitbox on a layer above the rest, commonly referred to as the "tailpipe hitbox". The Wario Bike can instead rest on this tailpipe hitbox, moving the rest of the vehicle body through the ground.

	~~<TODO talk~~ about Wario Bike hitbox and ~~forward~~ lean>		This tailpipe hitbox is crucial for two main reasons. Firstly, compared to other supersliding bikes, this hitbox is both small and considerably detached from the rest of the main body, greatly increasing the y-distance between the bottom of it and the centers of nearby body hitboxes. The bike also leans forwards about 10 degrees (precisely -9.983338 degrees when resting) while in the WBSS state, so the much-closer front body hitbox becomes much less of a concern. Secondly, because it rests on only one body hitbox, it is far less sensitive to slope transitions, as there is no need for multiple body hitboxes to align with even small slope transitions to avoid ejecting.

			These two key factors enable a wide variety of supersliding applications and optimizations, and are why Wario Bike remains the single best vehicle at supersliding by a very wide margin.

			[[File:WBSS Diagram.png\|thumb\|A cross-section of the Wario Bike's hitbox, rotated to match the angle that it typically rests at in a Wario Bike Superslide. Note the much larger distance between the bottom of the tailpipe hitbox and the next highest body hitbox.]]

			=== Better Slope Handling ===
			(basically what's on the tin)

			=== Tighter Lines ===
			(wario bike can lean indefinitely at any speed without ejecting)

			=== Reversing ===
			(inverted turn direction + supertight turns)

			=== Wall Bonks ===
			(added EV on bonk, fast IV direction flip)

			=== Hops ===
			(upward slope handling -> superslidegrinding, spindrifts)
			(driftsliding + dry bowser mention)

	[[File:WBSS Diagram.png\|thumb\|A cross-section of the Wario Bike's hitbox, rotated to match the angle that it typically rests at in a Wario Bike Superslide. Note the much larger distance between the bottom of the resting hitbox and the next highest body hitbox.]]
	<TODO talk about things made possible by wario bike hitbox -- tighter turns, better slope handling, reversing (inverted turn direction + supertight turns), wall bonks for more EV / quick positive -> negative IV flip, driftsliding, superslidegrinding for upward slopes)
	== Additional Variants ==		== Additional Variants ==
	=== Autosliding ===		=== Autosliding ===
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	=== 2025-Present: RTA Developments ===		=== 2025-Present: RTA Developments ===
	Beginning in 2023, [[Ejay B]] began looking for ways to apply supersliding RTA, despite the low potential for RTA-viable setups. Over the next two years, he used TAS to conceptualize an RTA-viable method of supersliding to beat the current flap world record on [[Luigi Circuit]], and began attempts to execute his ideas shortly after. On August 10th, 2025, he revealed this flap world record in a video covering the history of supersliding and his attempts, marking the first ever RTA usage of supersliding on a Nintendo track, as well as Luigi Circuit's first ever glitch category after 17 years.		Beginning in 2023, [[Ejay B]] began looking for ways to apply supersliding RTA, despite the low potential for RTA-viable setups. Over the next two years, he used TAS to conceptualize an RTA-viable method of supersliding to beat the current flap world record on [[Luigi Circuit]], and began attempts to execute his ideas shortly after. On August 10th, 2025, he revealed this flap world record [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_CHJMAj-WU in a video] covering the history of supersliding and his attempts, marking the first ever RTA usage of supersliding on a Nintendo track, as well as Luigi Circuit's first ever glitch category after 17 years.

	Weeks later, on August 30th, 2025, RTA player flambambam managed to execute the superslide setup fast enough to achieve the first ever glitch world record in a 3lap on Luigi Circuit with a time of 1:08.126. Over the next few months, flambambam and another runner, JC, worked to push this time down another 3 seconds, implementing developments like Automatic.		Weeks later, on August 30th, 2025, RTA player flambambam managed to execute the superslide setup fast enough to achieve the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEYhkOMmpTg first ever glitch world record in a 3lap] on Luigi Circuit with a time of 1:08.126. Over the next few months, flambambam and another runner, JC, worked to push this time down another 3 seconds, implementing developments like Automatic.

	In the coming months, JC also began supersliding attempts on [[N64 Mario Raceway]] following suggestions made by TASers. While both the setup and execution of the superslide are more difficult than they were on LC, JC set the first ever glitch flap world record on September 27th, 2025, and later pushed the flap time much lower than the no-glitch world record.		In the coming months, JC also began supersliding attempts on [[N64 Mario Raceway]] following suggestions made by TASers. While both the setup and execution of the superslide are more difficult than they were on LC, JC set the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO5GY6OhwXk first ever glitch flap world record] on September 27th, 2025, and later pushed the flap time much lower than the no-glitch world record.

	== Applications ==		== Applications ==