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Updated 14 Feb 20261 min read

How to Rock to Fakie on a Skateboard

Skateboarding · Rock to Fakie

A ramp trick where front trucks pass over the coping, stalling, then rolling back in reverse.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Approach. Ride up the ramp and aim to get your front trucks over the coping.
  2. Rock. Let the front trucks lock on or over the coping briefly (the 'rock' or stall).
  3. Roll back. Shift your weight and roll back down the ramp in fakie (backward).

Tips for success

Commit to going over the coping. Keep your weight centered. Good for learning ramp basics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is fakie?

Riding backward—your tail is in front and your nose is behind you.

Created on 14 Feb 2026

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