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imaskater13 said
on 2/24/2007 my board doesnt come off the ground when i slide my foot up
sk8dude13 said
on 2/23/2007 look the reason you can't do it is because if you read in the tips and warnings it sais the secret is it's all at the same time and that's true don't waite for your tail to hit the ground jump up straight away
defdock said
on 2/22/2007 uhhhh help... i can pop it in the air and i cant seem to get the board to balance cause i keep landing on the tail...
Jon.Ay said
on 2/12/2007 I definitly have to see that ollie in slow-motion so I can get the trick.
Jon.Ay said
on 1/26/2007 Man!That's one hard jump on a skateboard!
niqeman said
on 2/12/2007 AAHHHHHHH-I CANT DO IT PLZ HELP ME I CANT SLIDE MY FOOT UP THE BOARD I CAND GET THE BACK WHEELS TO GO UP AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
SOME ONE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ismael9369 said
on 1/10/2007 i cant seem to do an ollie,i have checked all internet instructions on how to do it, and have also seen a video explaining how to do it on the extreme sports channel, and i still cant do it, please help me
juvinile617 said
on 1/1/2007 i still need help:'(
camo-12- said
on 12/27/2006 How To Ollie-Put your front foot towards the middle of the board put your back foot on the tail slam down on the tail with your back foot popping the board up then slide your front foot up the board then land it
SpiralTakeover6 said
on 12/20/2006 When I first started to skate, I first learned the ollie! I tried over and over, then I finally got it. But I only got there because I practiced every day. So practice practice practice!
espn147 said
on 1/3/2007 I have been skateboarding for some time (1 year) and i cant seem to get the ollie down. can you guys help me this is what i do- front foot half way, back foot is placed on the very edge as if to fall off my heels arent on the baord, slap the tail to the ground while rolling, jump and drag my front foot with the board. Can you guys give me a detailed descrition of what to do to the littlest detail. Thanx
Anonymous said
on 8/19/2006 When I started, every time I popped the tail I'd pull off my back foot. Don't do that or you'll end up like me and spend a year trying to learn this.
Position your back foot on the center of the tail. Put your front foot in the middle of the board. Put your weight on the balls of your feet (or your toes) and bend your knees. Slam down on the tail with your back foot and literally jump with the board. The tricky part is as you jump, drag your front foot up the board, to the part where the nose and middle of the deck meet, just above the front bolts.
To go higher, bring your knees up to the rest of your body, sort of tuck in the air. Then get ready to land try to have both feet over the bolts so your weight is centered. Bend your knees to absorb the shock. Don't give up if you can't get it right away. It takes time and practice, and eventually, you'll get it. Maybe try it still first or on some carpet to get the hang of it. Also, you could try holding on to something, like the arm of a couch and do the steps so you don't fall.
This trick is easy, and essential if you want to get anywhere in skateboarding. Big air ollies will only come with practice. Oh, and a word to all the female skaters out there: Don't let the guys dominate! Get out there and skate and don't listen to what anyone says. If you love skating, then it doesn't matter what other people think.
Anonymous said
on 8/14/2006 Just have fun. If you tense up and try too hard you will most likely slam down the nose of the board. You won't get a lot of air. It will also be harder to land.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 If you cant do an ollie, and your back wheels don't lift of the ground, then take a chill pill! Start off with your right foot on the middle of your board and your left foot on the tail. The start moving and slam down the tail with all your compressed rage until it hits the ground, then jump forward and land. Make sure to do this in one motion and the moment you jump and land is very quick, so ask someone to see if you get your back wheels up!
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 One suggestion is that you keep practicing. Also, try having
your back foot an inch or two on the tail and have 'no heels' with the front foot.