Backside 50-50
Information:
The 50-50 is the most basic grind. Before learning this trick you should be able to ollie.
Description:
While rolling the skateboarder jumps and the skateboard comes off the ground with them. He/she lands with the hangars of the trucks on the obstacle and continue riding while the trucks and the obstacle grind together. He/she jumps off the obstacle with the board and land on all four wheels.
Technique:
1. Find a grindable rail, ledge or whatever. I find it easier to learn on a ledge, so you might want to try there first.
2. Push a few times and get some speed. The faster you go, the longer you will be able to grind for.
3. Ride parallel up to the object you’re going to grind with your feet as you would have them an ollie.
4. Bend your knees and pop your tail. Land with both trucks evenly on the object. Try and land with your feet still in the ollie position so that it is easier to pop off.
5. When you’re at the end of the object give your tail a slight pop and land back on the ground on all four wheels. Ride away.
Additional Help:
Problem: I don’t grind. My board just stops.
Reason: You’re going too slow or trying to grind something that is too rough, rusty, etc.
Solution: Go faster if speed is your problem. If it’s the obstacle then you can wax it up or find something else to grind.
