Thread: I can't skid
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Old 01-15-13 | 12:08 PM
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rhern213
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Originally Posted by i n f a m o u s
You want to make sure you're feet are parallel to the ground (3 o' clock and 9 o'clock position) when you perform the stop. Using your strong foot to push in the opposite direction and your other foot to lift forward.

I don't agree with that completely. I personally find it much easier to skid when my extended leg locks the crank at about a 5 o'clock position. It also helps a lot if you have pedal straps of some kind in order to pull up on the non-extended leg.
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