Backside Tailslide
Information:
The backside tailslide is tricky maneuver to get used to. Before learning this trick you should be able to ollie,backside 180 and backside 50-50.
Description:
While rolling the skateboarder jumps and the skateboard comes off the ground with them. They turn 90 degrees backside and land with the tail of the board on the obstacle. They slide along on the tail of the board, and then they come off the obstacle and turn 90 degrees so that they can land on all four wheels.
Technique:
1. Find a grindable rail, ledge, low box or whatever. I find it easier to do 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 slide for.
3. Ride backside up to the obstacle (so that your back and heels are facing the obstacle).
4. Bend your knees and pop your tail. Ollie up, over the obstacle and turn 90 degrees backside. Get your board over the obstacle and land on it with most of your weight on the tail. Try to keep your arms generally parallel with the obstacle, and not with your board. That will also help you lock in and slide.
5. When you’re at the end of the object begin to turn back slightly and then turn back completely once you are off of the obstacle.
6. Land on all four wheels and ride away.
Additional Help:
Problem: I can’t slide far or stay on the object.
Reason: You’re not locking in.
Solution: Be sure to center your weight over the sliding surface and the tail of the board, not the rest of the board. Get your foot covering the whole tail. That will help insure that you put enough weight on your tail. If you center your weight over the rest of the board you will come off the object too quickly. Keep your arms parallel with the obstacle, and keep looking over your shoulder to help stay locked in, and to see where you are going.
