How to Land a Full Cab Trick in Skateboarding: A Step-by-Step Guide

Understanding the Full Cab

• 🛹 A full cab is defined as a fakey 360 trick, essentially a backside 180 while riding fakie (backwards).
• 🔑 The trick combines elements of a fakey half cab (fakey 180) and a regular backside 180.

Prerequisites for Learning

• 🎯 Before attempting a full cab, ensure proficiency in frontside 180s and backside 180s.
• 💡 A solid fakey half cab is also a crucial stepping stone, demonstrating control while riding fakie.

Key Techniques for Execution

• ⚖️ Balance on the front foot is paramount, allowing for a controlled pop and pivot.
• 🔄 Initiate the rotation by winding up the upper body and shoulders before popping the board.
• ⬆️ After the pop, focus on the pivot with the front foot to complete the 360-degree rotation.
• ⚠️ A common struggle is the revert; practicing backside 180s can help internalize this feeling.

Common Challenges and Solutions

• 🎯 If struggling with the revert, revisit backside 180s to reinforce the motion.
• ⚖️ Ensure weight is centered over the board during rotation; leaning back slightly can help center the board underneath.
• 🚀 Committing to the rotation and allowing for a full wind-up of the shoulders are key to successfully completing the trick.

The Breakthrough Moment

• ✅ The successful full cab is achieved through a combination of a good pop, controlled rotation, and a solid landing with a proper pivot.
• 💡 The most impactful advice for learning the full cab is to focus on balancing weight on the front foot rather than just forcing the rotation with the shoulders.