Advanced Beginner
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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

  1. Ride straight and prepare for your ollie
  2. Pop the ollie and bring the handle across to your back hip
  3. Bend your legs on the landing and ride away!
  4. 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).