How to Half Cab a Gap

The half cab's essentially an ollie with a half-twist. Since it uses the same fundamental technique as the ollie to pop the skateboard into the air, the half cab makes a good move for hopping over gaps and other objects in your way.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Find a good gap when you're learning how to do a half cab over a gap. You don't want to start with something big. Something like a manhole cover will do nicely (especially if it's in a road with little traffic).

2. Get some good speed when you're attempting to half cab over a gap. You not only want to get height for the half cab, but some forward momentum as well so you can clear your gap.

3. Pop a little earlier than you would normally as you half cab over a gap. This will allow you to get a little extra height as well as help you to make your half cab a little broader.

4. Start by working up to half cabbing over a gap by doing an Ollie first. Don't worry about turning around—just get going at a good clip, pop that nose a little early, and sail over that gap, making sure you land nicely after it's all over. This will help you get an idea of the timing.

5. Do the half cab over the gap next. Thanks to your Ollie work, you'll know just when to pop your board to get yourself over that gap.

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