How to Do an Axle Stall on a Skateboard Ramp

The axle stall's an intermediate skateboarding trick you can use on a half-pipe, quarter pipe or mini-ramp to add style to your run. It's not the toughest stall out there, but it's more difficult than the basic stall. By keeping a cool head and following these steps, you'll be axle stalling before you know it.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Ride up the face of the ramp at a moderate pace. Blazing into the stall makes it hard to hold, but going to slow makes it hard to balance.

2. Continue straight up the ramp until your front trucks are over the coping.

3. Perform a backside half turn. For example, if you ride with your right foot back, turn your shoulders 90-degrees to the left.

4. Stall your skateboard on the coping in a 50-50 grind. Both your trucks should be resting on the lip of the ramp.

5. Bend your knees and extend your arms to increase your balance.

6. Do another half turn in the same direction as before and ride back down the ramp's face.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear a helmet and pads to protect your body in case you fall. Even though it's a simple trick, you can still lose your balance and smash into the coping.
• Pivot your back truck onto the coping before setting your front truck down.
• Get comfortable doing kickturns before trying the axle stall. These allow you to shift your board at the top of the ramp and enter the 50-50 position correctly.
• Don't hit the axle stall at full speed unless you're an expert rider.

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