The term ‘cab’ comes from legendary skateboarder Steve Caballero, and just means switch frontside. This is another classic trick, and an essential link if you’re going to learn further spins such as the cab 360 or cab 5.

What are cab tricks?

The caballerial is a portmanteau for “Caballero” and “aerial,” and is colloquially referred to as “cab” or “full cab.” This skateboarding trick combines a fakie—how a skater changes directions on their board without turning—with a backside 360 ollie.

What is a cab 3?

Trick Tip: In snowboarding, people refer to a Switch Frontside 180 as a Cab 1, Switch Frontside 360 as a Cab 3 etc. … It’s only a Caballerial if you pop from your nose while riding switch.