AIR TO FAKIE

When doing air to fakie the main concept of this is to be able to ride away in a switch stance. By being able to ride away fakie or switch is going to help you to walk on air and later on when doing aerial maneuvers. I will show you how to perform an air to fakie. The first step is to find a gradual slope on the trail where there is little or no traffic. Step 2: to initiate the turn crouch your body and twist your shoulders and hips in the direction you’re going to be spinning in, remember to keep your weight on your back foot. Step 3: Lift your board, begin with lifting your nose first then your tail, and keep your balance. Step 4: Jump and rotate 180 degrees. Step 5: after the rotation land with both feet stomping on the ground at the same time, this is to prevent you board from slipping out from underneath you. Step 6: Ride away from the trick and keep repeating these steps. Air to Fakie is a great trick to learn before going into the terrain park. It will give you a sense of what it will feel like when performing rotating aerial tricks off the jumps.