Originally Posted by travsi
here's a tip:
don't try to lift the rear wheel ...as the cranks spin around let them lift you.
i agree.
it's easier too, if you're standing in the pedals while you do this, putting most of your weight on your bars.
for me, i'm standing and my back leg locks around 6oclock. then i immediately pull up with the left foot. by this time, my back foot is around 7oclock.
so far, i can only do it well in that position.
by the way, skipping came naturally to me. i didn't try to do it at all. i resist to slow down alot, and one day i ended up on a smooth road with a slight decline. i resisted in the aforementioned position and i did a short skid. it surprised me so much i almost lost control of my bike.
anyways.
don't try so hard. it'll come to you.