Re: Rock and Rolls

Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 16:35:07 +0000 (UTC)
Newsgroups: alt.skate-board
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"An Orme" wrote
> Going to skatepark again today, going to learn how to drop in, any tips on
> how to rock and roll the other side? Is rock to fakie easier?
> Seth
Depends how comfy you are with riding fakie, or kickturning. Like most ramp
tricks the only way you'll pull one of is if you get into the right
position, get the timing right and have the balls to stay on your board.
Rock fakie is easy, just lift your front trucks as you feel yourself coming
back down the transition. Backside rock 'n' rolls are practically the same,
but as you go into the rock get your shoulders round so when you lift your
front trucks the turn back in is easier. Frontside rock 'n' rolls are a
whole different ball game, but feel so much better.
Any other tips? Yeah, try and get 'em while the adrenaline is still flowing,
and don't be afraid of the coping. Damn I wish it would stop raining so I
can go skate. I blame the tennis, always happens...
LJ
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