How to boardslide

Basically a board slide is when you ollie your skateboard onto either a pipe or some kind of curbing, and slide over it with the middle of your deck.

My advice to beginners is that you get these 3 things down PAT before you try and learn this skateboard trick. I have huge tips and tricks up my sleeve but most things have their own prerequisites! In this case, it’s crucial that you know how to ride a skateboard, how to ollie, and how to 360 ollie, or at least 180 ollie.

There’s no sense in putting the cart before the horse here, so now let’s learn how to board slide! I’m assuming you already know how to wax so I won’t get into that.

Now I’ll describe the board slide on a curb first, only because it’s a safer place to start and get the feel for it, find a curb going slightly downhill if you want.

Your stance should be just as you would going for an ollie, we’re going to be turning our board into the slide, I discussed earlier that you should be able to at least 180 ollie first. You want your stance to be the same as your 180 ollie.

Now before you go for it you have to set it in your mind that you’re going for it, if you second guess yourself in the middle of executing any semi dangerous skateboarding trick, YOU WILL BAIL. So make sure you’re committed before you go for it.

Many skateboarders I’ve skated with like to slide their front foot up a little bit on the skateboard when they land on the curb or rail, whatever creates the best balance for you will be fine. Now a lot of skaters out there thing that staying level with the ground is the best way to be, but really if you picture it, your board will slide out from under you resulting in A BAIL. And if you lean to far forward of coarse you’re going to do what we like to call the face plant. So it’s important that you get a feel for maintaining your balance while sliding before you go for anything dangerous.

That part right there is the hardest part about learning how to board slide. And the most crucial.

Coming off of a rail is the easy part, and where you get your excitement because YOU DID IT! As you’re coming off the rail you just want to turn your board in the direction you’re going, land with a little bit of cushion in your knees, and you’re off. Keep in mind that your skateboard will be moving pretty fast down your rail so make sure you land it, especially if you’re skateboarding buddies are video taping you!

It is amazing how much you can do and the tricks you can perform with your fingers and a miniature skateboard. By utilizing your fingers you can do everything possible on a normal board.

There are many people that can give you guidance on how to make certain that you build the best tech deck skate park for yourself. All that you have to ensure is that you get the materials for it. The planning is the first and very important phase of this procedure. It would help you a lot to search for the entire latest tech deck items available on the internet. You may want to take a look at the Tony Hawk vert ramp.

-The base which is also the the foundation for the vert ramp needs to built with Styrofoam. Because its able to maintain its shape no matter what it is the optimal material.

-The ramp has to have a curve if you get the proportions right then you will get a natural curve.

-Using extra Styrofoam will support the vert area. Make certain that you cut it to the size and shape that you want.

-Once you have done the construction you can then paint your development. Poster paint works the best, try it.

You will be surprised at what the small skateboards are able to do. You can perform the shove it stunt, the Ollie nollie, all types of slides as well as flips, and all this is able to be done with the very ramp that you yourself have put together. There are so many YouTube.com videos that you are able to see of the different types of ramps that were built, and some demonstrate how their ramp operates. You learn a lot and also get ideas for your own ramp.

Eventually all that matters is that you should be happy with your creation. Tech Deck Skateboards will be able to help you more with the putting together of your ramp. There is a video that clearly shows you all that you need to be aware of while you are undertaking something of this nature. Take a look at some YouTube videos. They always help visualization of what a tech deck skatepark can look like. There are many possibilities. What you need to do is go out there and let this hobby surpass you. You may just come up with the finest ramp invention ever!

After buying your skateboards, you can make a ramp to practice on it. Here’s how.

How to Build a Ramp

Required Tools and Materials

Plywood
2×6 boards
Saw
Nails or screws
2×4 boards
Hammer

Step 1

Draw and measure the ramp. If it is a quarter pipe, set the height, vert and transition.

Step 2

Illustrate the curve on the ply wood. A quarter pipe needs two sections of the same size.

Step 3

Cut the 2×6 to set the skeleton to the desired width. You can also use the 2×4s if you want bigger ramps.

Step 4

Secure these to the two pieces, following the curvature. Fasten three boards at the ramp bottom. Brace them.

Step 5

Cut plywood or another smooth, flexible material. It should match the width and length of the board. Connect this to the skeleton ramp with the screws.

Step 6

Set the ramp on a solid base.

How to do an Ollie

Step 1

Get on the board. Put your back foot on the tail. The front foot should be between the center of the board and the front bolts.

Step 2

Put the ball of your back foot in the center of the skateboard. You will feel the pressure on the balls of the feet when you push it.

Step 3

Put your front foot straight across the skateboard.

Step 4

Push down as fast possible with the rear foot. Place all your weight on the tail.

Step 5

Strike the tail while on the ground. Jump with the back foot as the front foot slides on the skateboard. Your knee will move to the chest.

Step 6

Drag your foot to the skateboard as you jump. The skateboard will come up with you as the jump begins. The skateboard will go up with your feet.

Step 7

When you get down, just repeat the process.

Tips and Warnings

Start this trick without rolling. This will help you get accustomed to the movements. As you get used to it, your movement will be smother and quicker.

The pushing down of the tail, jumping and the sucking of the legs should be done simultaneously. This seems difficult, but only in the beginning. The quicker you perform the maneuver, the easier it will be.

Never try skateboarding unless you are wearing pads and other protective gear. These should be purchased along with the skateboard. Do not perform any of the advanced tricks and stunts until you are well versed with the basics. Take your time and practice as often as possible.

Buying very cheap complete skateboards will help you get started on learning this sport. After you build a ramp, you can start performing the ollie and doing other tricks.

You aren’t as good as you think you are

Accept that you aren’t as good as you think you are. I see way too many beginners and decent skateboarders who think they are God’s gift to skating. They are cocky and truly believe they have mastered the sport. While its fun to laugh at these posers, don’t become one of them. A humble skater can become a great skater.

When you can finally admit your weaknesses, you can begin to work on them and improve. Don’t be afraid to work on these weaknesses over and over again until they become strengths. It will take a lot of courage and practice, but you won’t get any better without putting in the hard work.

Watch and learn

One of the easiest ways to learn new tricks is to watch and learn. While it can be awe inspiring for a beginner to watch a skilled boarder do a perfect trick, you need to stop staring with your jaw open. Watch their fundamentals and think about how you can translate those movements when you are performing your tricks.

Be patient

Of course patience is essential for any good skateboarder. If you want to learn how to do a difficult trick like a 360 flip, it is going to take many spills and a ton of practice before you can land it perfectly. Once you accept that nothing comes easy in this sport, only then will you progress further.

Skate with those better than you

Don’t be intimidated to skate with people who are more talented than you. Most skate rats are generally cool people and will gladly help you out. Not only can you watch and learn new tricks, but better skaters can help you work on your fundamentals and offer important advice you can’t get from less talented friends.

Becoming a good skater takes time and a lot hard work. The best skaters in the world have put in thousands of hours of practice, and started at the bottom just like you. Don’t get discouraged and keep trying to push your limits. Then before you know it, you will be the one everyone is seeking skating advice from!