Backside Tailslide

[sk8erboi]

I need help with backside tailslides. I can get the rotation, I just can't get the tail on the ledge. I don't have this problem with frontside tailslides. Can someone help me?

[Zac--]

Act like you're going to bs 5-0 it,turn it a little more once you're above it,and lean into the curb/rail/ledge/box whatever the fu ck you're doing it on.

[sk8erboi]

thanx

[Zac--]

No problem.

[SKATE MENTAL 88]

i place my feet in the kickflip position becuase for me it helps me to be able to turn onto a ledge or whatever easier. plus ive seen some pro's do it like that in vids> take a look> hope this helps

[PhisicalHazard]

back tails are really hard to learn i think, but not too bad once you learn them. I had to conciously remember to keep my nose up. Try doing that, just ollie up and turn and keep your nose in the air, then plant on the tail. If you keep your nose in the air on purpose then you will get into a real back tail instead of having your nose drooped down.

[sk8erboi]

ok i'll try that 2morrow

[Zac--]

Originally posted by PhisicalHazard
back tails are really hard to learn i think, but not too bad once you learn them. I had to conciously remember to keep my nose up. Try doing that, just ollie up and turn and keep your nose in the air, then plant on the tail. If you keep your nose in the air on purpose then you will get into a real back tail instead of having your nose drooped down.

He said it perfectly. That's the main reason people have such a hard time with learning them because of how they don't lean in and make sure to avoid having the tail droop down.

[Ramp]