Things You'll Need:
- Skiboards
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Step 1
Purchase symmetrical skiboards to properly ride fakie and perform tricks. The symmetry of skiboards is determined by comparing the height of the front and back tips. Boards that have equal height on both ends allow for an even transition from forward to backward while going down the hill.
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Step 2
Maintain hand and foot placement that you use when riding forward as you transition into a fakie. You can keep speed steady while balancing effectively when your skiboards are lined up with your shoulders. Hands should be kept loose and close to your side to avoid moving your upper body too much.
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Step 3
Ease your way into fakie formation by leaning back on your skiboards. Bring your head over the shoulder that you want to rotate towards and quickly move your torso in that direction. As you get more experienced with the fakie, you can perform a little hop or use a 180 off a ramp to get into position.
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Step 4
Narrow the space between your skiboards to keep steady while riding fakie. A common mistake for new skiboarders trying to ride fakie is to maintain a wide stance that leads to inadvertent spinning to the forward position. Take a small step inward with each skiboard to maintain your balance and position.
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Step 5
Check over your shoulder frequently while you ride fakie to avoid other skiers or obstacles on the slopes. You should count to three and turn your head after each count for a safe skiboarding experience. Do not move your upper body too much when you look behind to avoid breaking your fakie technique.
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Step 6
Bend your knees and touch your wrists to your waist to prepare for a fakie trick. The next step in the process of learning to skiboard is performing grabs, spins and other movies while riding fakie. The knee bend will give you greater power at the jump point while hand position will encourage you to stay composed while in flight.
