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Tricks Grind 5-O 250

Matt Metcalf 5-O grinding a ledge

Photo Credit: Michael Andrus
Definition: A 5-0 (Five-Oh) is when the skateboarder grinds with only the back truck. The nose of the skateboard is up in the air a little, making the whole trick look and feel something like a manual.

The 5-O got it's name because it is half of a 50-50 grind (only the back trucks are grinding, instead of both).

"Grinding" is when a skateboarder rides his or her board in such a way where the trucks of the board are making contact with a rail, curb, etc, and not the wheels. A "Slide" is similar, but when the actual board is making the contact, not the wheels or trucks.

Learn how to 5-0 grind with the 5-0 Grind Instructions.

Pronunciation: Five-OH
Also Known As: 5-0, 5-0 Grind
Examples:
"Luciana ollied onto the rail and 5-0ed the whole thing."

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