How to Ollie on a Snowboard

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Doing an ollie - using the tail of your board as a spring - gets you in the air without using a jump.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Snowboard forward in a straight line with moderate speed. Whatever feels most comfortable is the best for learning. Ollies can be done anywhere.
Step 2

Crouch your body down over your board, ready to jump.
Step 3

Perform the following three steps in one smooth, quick sequence.
Step 4

Pull your front foot up hard and load your weight onto your board's tail to use it as a spring.
Step 5

Pop off your back foot, lifting your back leg.
Step 6

Draw your knees up as high to your chest as you can.
Step 7

Level off the board once you're in the air.
Step 8

Straighten your legs as you near the landing.
Step 9

Land both feet together and bend your knees to absorb the impact.

Tips & Warnings

Ollie as much as you can to build jumping strength and improve your technique.
Ollie over things to help push your height limits. Choose forgiving things at first, so you won't get hung up.
Once you master the ollie, there's an unlimited amount of variations you can put on the move.
Snowboarding is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

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