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This should help you with Ollieing bigger stuff. It will also make you more confident and brave. This is an advanced skateboarding trick.
Steps
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1Find the set. You don't want the spot you're doing to have too many cracks or too much security there.
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2Do not hesitate. A few run-ups are fine, but not too many. If you do hesitate before you Ollie, it could be extremely painful (depending on the size of the set/gap).Advertisement
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3Go faster than you normally would. It's better to go fast than slow with bigger gaps and sets.
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4Ollie. Pop a good Ollie while you're going at a decent speed.
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5Stay with the board. It may feel like the longest time you've ever spent in your life in the air on your skateboard, so don't freak out.
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6Bring your knees to your chest for better control. When you are about to hit the ground extend your legs a little bit.
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7Compress your legs like shocks to take up the pressure when you're about ready to hit the ground. If done right, it won't hurt.
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8After you compress, come back up and ride away. Your friends will be impressed if you can do big stuff and they can't.Advertisement
Warnings
- Learn how to fall before you attempt this. If you fall roll on your side it makes it feel less painful.Thanks!
- Don't do this if you're not comfortable with it.Thanks!
- You could end up breaking a leg, ankle, wrist, arm, etc. so be careful.Thanks!
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Things You'll Need
- A decent skateboard
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