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Joined: 11 Jan 2007 Posts: 32 Location: Princeton, NJ

So, I kinda tried learning to go backwards by pushing off a wall but that didn't really work that well for me cause it messed with my center of gravity too much.
But today I found a way of practicing backwards that does work for me, so I thought I'd share it:
Find a very slight slope, stand with your back to it, get into heeling position and lift your toes. Also spread your arms out for balance.
Also I found that it is easier for me to do this if my legs are further apart (like back and forward, not side-to-side)

Team Heelys - Northeast Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 1803

Yep - I can see how that would work too.

Thanks for sharing!!

MDHZ

Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 1548 Location: Ohio

the best way to ride backwards is to get some speed going foreward, then do a 180 and ride backwards

Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 225

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Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 225

srry i ment 180

Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 210

this is how i learnd to go fakie:

try a 180, stop. which foot is in the front? (example: left)

now stand side to side and put your right foot back (apart to the left) and push yourself backwards (with the left) while lifting your toes

hope you understand what i mean Rolling Eyes

my english isnt perfect Evil or Very Mad

Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Posts: 28

[quote="yanamal"]So, I kinda tried learning to go backwards by pushing off a wall but that didn't really work that well for me cause it messed with my center of gravity too much.
But today I found a way of practicing backwards that does work for me, so I thought I'd share it:
Find a very slight slope, stand with your back to it, get into heeling position and lift your toes. Also spread your arms out for balance.
Also I found that it is easier for me to do this if my legs are further apart (like back and forward, not side-to-side)[/quote]

i learnt that way

Joined: 22 Feb 2007 Posts: 1548 Location: Ohio

Also, make sure you are riding with an opposite foot stance than you usually ride forward. That's the easiest way to keep your balance going backwards.