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Ollie Frontside 180s
20 XP when a coach verifies it
What it is
The ollie frontside 180 is probably the safest way to switch stance. When you can combine a good ollie and your new switch riding abilities you'll be able to switch stance whenever you want!
How to do it
- Ride straight and prepare for your ollie
- Pop the ollie and bring the handle across to your back hip
- Bend your legs on the landing and ride away!
- Practice "tik toks" to really get used to ollie 180's fast!
Common problems
- I'm struggling to land with my switch foot forward. Make sure to get very comfortable with your switch riding before attempting these ollie frontside 180's.
- Make sure to fully pop the ollie and keep your toes up during the rotation to avoid taking a front edge.
What your coach looks for
Perform an ollie while rotating a frontside 180°, landing in the opposite riding stance.
Before this one
Part of side quest
Tracking your progress on this skill arrives with goals (task 2.6).