How to Do an Ollie on a Skateboard Ramp
Here's how to take the basic ollie airborne.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately challenging
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Skate Rails
- Skateboard Decks
- Skateboard Helmets
- Skateboard Pads
- Skateboard Parts
- Skateboard Trucks
- Skateboard Wheels
- Skateboarding Shoes
- Skateboards
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Get comfortable pumping on the transitions and turning front side high on the wall of the ramp.
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Ride toward the top of the ramp with as much speed as comfortably possible.
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Hit your tail as you reach the top of the wall, but not as hard as you would for an ollie on a flat surface.
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Begin to suck your legs up as you go into the air. Let your speed propel you.
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Stay above the board as much as possible, though the board will naturally lead a little.
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Guide the turn of the board in the air with your front foot. Try to be about halfway through the turn at the peak of the ollie.
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Keep the board inside of the ramp (so you don't land on the deck) by keeping your legs sucked up and under you.
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Begin to stretch your legs back out as you return to the surface of the ramp.
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Stay loose when you make contact with the ramp, and let your knees absorb the shock. Stay slightly compressed as you roll down the transitions.
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Tips & Warnings
Doing ollies on a ramp longer than about five feet is not like doing them on the
street. Doing ollies on a taller and steeper ramp (such as a bigger miniramp or a vert ramp) is more about speed than ollie power.
Skateboarding 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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Comments
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Inside Up
Aug 31, 2009
good one
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Aug 08, 2006
Bend your knees.
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Aug 08, 2006
Bend your knees.
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Nov 22, 2005
Put your feet on the board (like you would regularly) and when you get close to the peak of the ramp - press your back foot down, fairly hard, and then stretch your front foot out and then bring it back down with a bend. Follow the board down and pretend you are sticking to it, then you have mastered it!
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Nov 22, 2005
When first doing an ollie, try doing it on flat land. It will be a lot easier when you decide to take it to the vertical ramps. Also, while doing an ollie - never give up. I practiced 30-45 minutes per day riding my board and getting a good feel for the ollie. In 1-2 weeks I had it down with no problem. If you can't find time to practice, every time you need to walk take the skateboard instead.
