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Axle Stalls - Learn how to Axle Stall - skateboarding trick tips

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Axle Stall Skateboarding Trick Tip
Axle Stall Skateboarding Trick Tip

Axle Stall Skateboarding Trick Tip

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The axle stall is a skateboarding trick performed on a quarterpipe of mini ramp. The skater rides up the ramp and, right at the top edge of the ramp, he or she stops for a moment in mid-turn, with his or her skateboard trucks perched right on the edge. Axle stalls are a great trick to add into your ramp bag-of-tricks.

Before you learn to axle stall, you should first get comfortable riding your skateboard, be able to kickturn, and be comfortable riding on mini ramps or quarterpipes.

I recommend starting on a mini ramp instead of a quarterpipe. Once you are comfortable on the smaller ramp, you can work your way up. Of course, if you want to go right for the bigger ramp, you can!

I recommend reading though all of these instructions first, and make sure they make sense to you. Picture what you will be doing in your mind, and make sure it makes sense before you go out and try it!

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