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Summary: Riding off a curb on a skateboard will help prepare you to ollie off curbs. Learn how to jump from a curb to the street in this free basic skateboarding tricks video lesson.
Kevin Wilson has been skateboarding for more than twenty years. He spends most of his time street skating, but enjoys challenging his skills on ramps and bowls. He believes...read more
"We're going to talk about another part of street skating which is learning how to ride off of a curbs. Learning how to ride off a curb will help you prepare you for learning how to ollie of a curb and getting your prepared for compressing your legs and rolling out of it. You need to approach the end of the curb, put your weight on your back foot with your front trunks up, bend you knees roll away smooth. The key to this basic is lifting up the front of your board before you reach the end of the curb. Practicing on the curbs will help you prepare for rolling off larger objects and eventually ollieing off of them. "
eHow Article: How to Ride Off Curbs on a Skateboard