How To: Do skateboard backside disasters at a skatepark

Park Skateboarding: Show Off Your Skills

The first skateparks appeared in the 1970s, and nowadays, they're the epicenter of the skateboarding world, a place to see and be seen. That being the case, you don't want to show up to the park without your "A" game. Let our trick guide get you up to speed. Watch this video tutorial to see how to do skateboard backside disasters at a skatepark.

Trick: Backside Disaster
Difficulty: Medium

1. Named for Tex 'Castor Disaster' Gibson
2. Approach the lip without a lot of speed
3. Hop the back and turn 180 degrees
4. Land with the board on the lip
5. Ride away clean