How to
Rock to Fakie
The short answer
A rock to fakie rides straight up a ramp, rocks the middle of the board on the coping, and rolls back down fakie. Ride up so the front truck clears the coping while the back truck stays under it, then press your front foot to rock the board's middle on the lip. Weight the tail to lift the nose, and roll back down the way you came.
Step by step
Land your
first Rock to Fakie.
Each step is a part of the trick Skate AI scores when you film a try.
- 01
Ride up
Ride straight at the coping with enough speed for your front truck to clear it while the back truck stays under.
- 02
Rock
Press your front foot down to rock the middle of the board over the coping.
- 03
Balance
Hold that rocked position for a moment, weight spread between both feet.
- 04
Weight tail
Shift your weight onto your back foot to lift the nose back up off the coping.
- 05
Roll away
Roll back down the transition fakie, knees bent.
Troubleshooting
Why you're not
landing it.
You get stuck on the coping
- Why
- You didn't ride up with enough speed for the front truck to clear it.
- Fix
- Approach with a bit more speed so the front truck rocks cleanly over the lip.
The board drops back in nose-first
- Why
- You didn't shift your weight to the tail before rolling back.
- Fix
- Weight your back foot to lift the nose before you start rolling back down.
You slip off sideways at the top
- Why
- Your shoulders or hips twisted instead of staying square to the ramp.
- Fix
- Keep your shoulders facing straight down the transition, not turned to either side.
You come back down too fast and off balance
- Why
- You're not bending your knees to absorb the transition on the way back down.
- Fix
- Bend your knees as you roll back in to stay centered over the board.
DrillPractice riding up to the coping and back down without rocking first, just to get the speed right, then add the front-foot press once that feels smooth.
Still not
landing it?
Film your rock to fakie. Skate AI shows you which part went wrong and the one fix for your next try.
On a computer? Point your iPhone camera here.
FAQ
Rock to Fakie
FAQ
How much speed do I need for a rock to fakie?
Just enough that your front truck clears the coping without the board stalling. Too much speed and you'll go over instead of rocking.
Why do I keep getting stuck on the coping?
You're not carrying enough speed into the coping for the front truck to rock over it cleanly. Add a little more speed on your approach.
Is rock to fakie the same as axle stall?
No. A rock to fakie only gets the front truck over the coping while the back stays under. An axle stall locks both trucks on top of the coping.
What ramp height should I learn this on?
A small mini ramp works best while you're learning the timing of the rock and the weight shift back.