Makio

A soul grind on the soul skate alone: you lift the front skate off the ledge, usually grabbing it. Leaving it free with no grab is the freestyle makio.

1. Soul

   Lock souls on a low, waxed ledge.

2. Lift

   Lift the front skate as you land the soul.

3. Lean

   Lean slightly back over the soul skate.

   CueBack a touch

4. Grab

   Grab the free skate, or hold it level.

5. Out

   Set it down at the end and roll off.

1. IfWeight centred like a soul.
   ThenLean back a touch; a centred soul balance tips you off.
2. IfWeight too far forward.
   ThenEase back, or you pitch onto your nose.
3. IfFree skate hanging low.
   ThenHold the free skate level with the soul skate.
4. IfFlat soul skate on a down ledge.
   ThenAngle it to the slope, or it locks and throws you backwards.