General
axle stall
What does axle stall mean?
A lip trick in which the rider rides up and stalls with both trucks resting on the coping before dropping back in; the stationary cousin of a 50-50.
"Axle stalls teach you to trust the coping."
Origin
Descriptive: stalling on the truck axles atop the coping.
Frequently asked questions
What is an axle stall?
It's a lip trick where you ride up a transition and pause balanced on both trucks on the coping before dropping back in.
How is an axle stall related to a 50-50?
It's essentially the stationary version of a 50-50 grind, both use both trucks on the coping, but the axle stall holds still.
Why learn axle stalls?
They teach you to trust the coping and balance on your trucks, which builds the foundation for grinds and other lip tricks.
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