General
half-cab
What does half-cab mean?
A jumping 180-degree turn performed while rolling backward, bringing the rider back to forward motion. It is named after the caballerial, itself named for skater Steve Caballero.
"Half-cab out of the manual was the cleanest part of his line."
Origin
Skateboarding term adopted by BMX; shortened from the caballerial (Steve Caballero).
Frequently asked questions
What is a half-cab?
It's a jumping 180-degree turn done while rolling backward, bringing the rider back to forward motion.
Where does the name half-cab come from?
It's shortened from the caballerial, a trick named after skateboarder Steve Caballero; a half-cab is half of a full 360 cab.
Is half-cab a skateboarding or BMX trick?
It originated in skateboarding and was adopted into BMX, where it's used in both disciplines.
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