Taming the Tail

I jogged out past the front gate and dashed down the sunny sidewalk straight into the neighborhood park! Resting right beside the grass was a massive, beat-up skateboard sitting flat on the concrete. That rough black grip tape looked like a mini mountain trail! I bolted forward, took a flying leap, and landed both boots squarely on the angled kicktail. Clack! The tail slammed hard into the asphalt, popping the front wheels straight up into the air! I dropped into a deep crouch, digging my soles into the sandpaper surface to absorb the tilt. Ha, held that wheelie rock steady without a single wobble!