How to Do a Frontside 180 Ollie.
The
Frontside 180 Ollie is a skateboarding maneuver where the rider pops their board into the
air and then does a 180-degree turn in mid-flight.
Exclaiming “Gnarly!”
afterward is totally optional.
You will need A skateboard A flat, dry surface Lots of practice and courage and stamina.
Always wear protective clothing, including a helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, kneepads,
and appropriate footwear.
Skateboarding is not recommended for children under the age of 6, and children between the
ages of 6 and 10 should only be allowed to ride with adult supervision.
Step 1.
The easiest way to perform this trick is by using a rolling start.
Begin by pushing the board forward at a comfortable speed – but the faster you go, the higher
the board will lift off of the ground.
Step 2.
As you roll, place your front foot about halfway up the board, at a slight forward angle.
Your toes should be near the outside edge of the skateboard.
Step 3.
Put the ball of your back foot on the center of the tail.
Step 4.
With both of your feet on the skateboard, lift the heel of your back foot so your weight
is on the ball of your foot and your toes.
Step 5.
In preparation to spring upward, squat down in a crouched position.
The lower you bend down, the higher your board will fly into the air.
Step 6.
As you bend your knees, twist the top half of your body by turning your torso around
toward the tail of the board in the opposite direction you are heading.
Step 7.
Straighten out your legs to start your jump, and quickly unwind your body by spinning your
torso back toward the front of your board.
Try not to lower your head.
Step 8.
Stomp your back foot down so you smack the tail of your board to the ground, lifting
the front of the board into the air.
Step 9.
Jump off of your back foot into the air, and slide your front foot up toward the nose of
the board.
Step 10.
While jumping up, tuck your knees into your chest, which will pull the back of the skateboard
with you into the air.
Be sure to pick up your back foot as well, because that levels out the board horizontally.
Step 11.
At this point you should be halfway around.
To complete the 180-degree turn in the air, pull the board with your back foot, using
your toes to swing it the rest of the way around.
Step 12.
When you've turned all the way around and the board is heading back down to the ground,
extend your legs and land.
Bend your knees as you touch down, making sure both feet are squarely on the board.
Be sure to check your board regularly for any faults, cracked or broken wheels, or chipped
parts.
Tricks like these put a lot of wear on a skateboard.
Step 13.
You will now be rolling backward, so practice looking over your shoulder before trying this
trick!
Did you know The world's longest skateboard measures 30 feet 1 inch long, 9.8 inches wide,
and two inches thick, and was completed in Newton, Massachusetts, in 2005.