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Roll at a low kerb, hop so the back wheel taps the edge of it…

Difficulty
Rookie
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The lowdown

Roll at a low kerb, hop so the back wheel taps the edge of it, then come straight back down and ride away.

Fun fact

For most riders it is the first trick done on an obstacle rather than on flat ground.

Tips

A kerb, not a ledge. Hop early enough that you are already on the way down when the wheel touches.

Why it isn't working4 common mistakes

  1. Hopping too late. Pop early enough that the wheel touches on your way down.

  2. Slamming the wheel down. Tap the edge lightly so it does not bounce you off line.

  3. Using a high ledge. A kerb is plenty; start low and stay low until it feels smooth.

  4. Looking at the kerb. Look past it at where you will roll away.

What you need

Scooter, helmet, and pads once you're on ramps

The road to it2 steps

The road to it
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Where to practise

Where to practise

Street tricks want ledges and rails. find spots with ledges near you →

Where it sits

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Why it's Rookie: Only a bunny hop before it. It is Rookie because the kerb is low and you land where you would have anyway; the new bit is timing the hop against something.

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