What should I learn before the Half Cab?

The half cab builds on Fakie Ollie. Get that consistent first, since the half cab reuses the same pop, balance, or flick.

Is the Half Cab hard to learn?

The half cab is an intermediate trick. It gets much easier once you can already fakie ollie.

intermediate // flatground

Also known as Halfcab

A fakie 180 ollie that brings you from rolling backwards to rolling forward, named after Steve Caballero.

The Half Cab is an intermediate Flatground trick.

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Fakie stance

Rotates easier — the pivot is front-centered, so it comes around faster.

Flips and shuvs spin around quicker than regular — ease off the scoop and flick.
You're rolling backward, so commit to staying centered as the board comes back under you.

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What should I learn before the Half Cab?: The half cab builds on Fakie Ollie. Get that consistent first, since the half cab reuses the same pop, balance, or flick.
Is the Half Cab hard to learn?: The half cab is an intermediate trick. It gets much easier once you can already fakie ollie.

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