HOW TO 50 50 The Easiest Way Tutorial!
Channel: Trick Dojo
Published: 2026-02-09T02:10:34Z
Playlist: TD Lv3 — Street Entry
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The 50-50 grind is the gateway to obstacle skating. Both trucks lock onto a rail or ledge and you grind down its length. This tutorial earns its name by breaking down exactly what makes 50-50s easy when you understand them correctly.
Who This Video Helps
Beginner to intermediate skaters who are ready to move from flatground tricks to obstacle skating. The 50-50 is typically the first grind skaters learn.
What To Watch Closely
- Approach direction and speed: 50-50s work best with a slight angle toward the obstacle, not completely parallel.
- Ollieing onto the obstacle: The 50-50 starts with an ollie that lands both trucks on the edge simultaneously.
- Grinding position and balance: Once locked in, your weight stays centered between both trucks to maintain the grind.
Common Mistakes
- Only getting one truck on: If you only lock one truck, the board tilts and throws you off.
- Speed wobbles mid-grind: Happens from leaning too far forward or backward. Stay centered.
Try This Drill
Find a very low curb and practice ollieing onto it landing with both trucks. Do not worry about sliding at first. Just get comfortable with the lock-on position.
Dojo Note
Every other grind in skating is a variation of the 50-50. The balance, timing, and approach skills you develop here are the foundation for every obstacle interaction you will ever learn.
What To Learn Next
50-50s solid on curbs? Try them on rails, then work on 5-0 grinds where only the back truck locks in.
