I'm sure this is the umpth-millionth one of these type posts, but I've been trying on my own and with my LBS and can't get a real grip on it. I've been riding singlespeed and fixed gear bikes for a year now, yet on my own apprehension with brakes. I've been trying to skid/skip/fishtail my ass off but with no success. Friends say it's a cog to crank ratio problem (I have a 44t crank and 16t cog). I built this bike as my first fixie project; Raleigh Rush Hour frame with Deep V rims, Thomson seat post and Sugino crank. I live in Philly where it's highly congested and go to school and work so my schedule is always tight, haven't gotten to any empty lots to practice after hours. Yet when I do, you'd think it was like pressing against a brick wall trying to resist or back pedal. I'm keeping the brake on for my safety and not to be a ****** poser until I master this technique. I'm sorry for the probably repeated thread and thank all you guys for your patience and expertise. Any help or advice would be much appreciated.

- Sarge.