How to Backside 5-0 on a Skateboard!
Our head skateboard instructor Coyote Rob breaks down the back five-o in today's trick tip tutorial!
Things to know about this trick
The technique for foot placement feels very different for the frontside and backside versions of this trick. I was able to grind backside 5-0’s well for years but couldn’t get the frontside 5-0. I tightened my trucks and this helped me grind the frontsides better.
Like the 50-50:
Roll toward the curb at less than a 30° angle with some decent speed.
When you get within 4”[100mm] start to ollie.
Ollie up onto the curb aiming your back truck at the corner. Aim that truck to land with the hanger on the corner. You want the truck to lock in with the wheel pushed right up to the curb.
You will likely start grinding along right away. Get your weight centered over the back truck of the board.
Try not to let the board fly out ahead of you.
Drag your tail if you need to. Holding it up will come with time.
Grind! Crouch those legs to adjust your balance and feel the grind.
Grind until you stop or whatever.
Ride off the end popping like you would rolling off a drop. Or turn out with a pop and a slight kickturn.
Popping off can be tough because your tail is really low or dragging. Don’t let that stop you from adding a little pop out.
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