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5-0 Grind

Also known as Five-O Grind, Five-O

Only the back truck grinds on the obstacle while the nose stays in the air. A manual on a ledge or rail.

The 5-0 Grind is an intermediate Grinds trick. Most skaters land their first one within 2-6 weeks of consistent practice.

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Spec

Difficulty
intermediate
Complexity
Learn time
2-6 weeksⓘ
Category
Grinds
Stance
regular

Your progress

Steps

  1. 1

    Approach nose-up

    Approach slightly more nose-up than a 50-50. You want to lock in on the back truck only.

    Force
    ●●●○○
    Direction
    up
    Weight
    back
    TipThink of it as a slightly nose-high ollie onto the ledge.
  2. 2

    Lock the back truck

    Land on the back truck and immediately find the balance point — nose slightly up.

    Force
    ●●●○○
    Direction
    down
    Weight
    back
    TipIf the nose drops immediately, you need more back-weight bias.
  3. 3

    Manual on the ledge

    Keep the nose up throughout the grind. Momentum naturally wants to level it out.

    Force
    ●●○○○
    Direction
    forward
    Weight
    back
    TipThink 'manual on the ledge' — same balance challenge as a manual.
  4. 4

    Pop out

    At the end, pop a small ollie off the back truck to exit cleanly.

    Force
    ●●●○○
    Direction
    up
    Weight
    centered
    TipThe pop-out is important — just riding off tends to catch the truck on the edge.

Common mistakes

Stalling out

What
Momentum stops mid-grind.
Why
Nose angle is too high, creating too much drag.
Fix
Keep the nose lower — just barely enough to clear the ledge.

Becoming a 50-50

What
The front truck drops onto the ledge.
Why
Not enough back-weight at lock-in.
Fix
Approach with your weight slightly over the tail. The front truck should never touch.

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Why this works

The mechanics behind the trick

Board
With weight over the back truck only, the back axle becomes the grind surface. The nose hangs free, requiring constant balance to prevent stalling.
Feet
Your back foot controls the nose angle. Your front foot's pressure is the fine-tuner.
Weight
Weight over the back truck, slightly toward the nose to maintain forward momentum without stalling.

Frequently asked

How long does it take to learn a 5-0 Grind?
Most skaters land their first 5-0 grind within 2-6 weeks of consistent practice, once you can 50-50 grind consistently.
What should I learn before the 5-0 Grind?
The 5-0 grind builds on 50-50 Grind. Get that consistent first, since the 5-0 grind reuses the same pop, balance, or flick.
Is the 5-0 Grind hard to learn?
The 5-0 grind is an intermediate trick. It gets much easier once you can already 50-50 grind.

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