How to Switch Ollie Down Stairs

The switch ollie's a challenging variation of the classic ollie. Although it's great for improving your coordination and learning multi-directional tricks in the skate park, it's equally at home on the streets. One thing you can use the switch ollie for is to jump down a flight of stairs. This is, of course, inherently dangerous, but by following these steps you can make your jump as safe and stylish as possible.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Ride toward the stairs at a moderate pace in the switch stance. You don't want too much speed heading into the jump, but you'll need enough to get you over the stairs.

2. Drop down into a deep crouch as you near the stairs. This preps your body for the ollie and helps you stay balanced into the trick.

3. Ollie shortly before your front truck's over the stairs. Remember to pound the rear kicktail into the ground as your body rises into the air.

4. Slide your front foot forward across the deck to level the board out as you coast over the stairs.

5. Land beyond the stairs so that both of your feet hit the ground at the same time. They should also be positioned over the bolts.

6. Bend your knees to absorb the impact of the jump right as you touch down. This is probably the most important element of doing the ollie down a set of stairs, because it prevents injury and gives your trick some style.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice the switch ollie off of curbs before trying it over stairs.
• Remember to position your rear foot on the very back end of the rear kicktail before you throw the ollie.

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