Category: How to
The Science of How-to Boardslide a Ledge
If it's a rail, it is easy to understand how it works, as only the deck touches the rail, and the board stays level. But in this case, the front wheels are in contact with the ledge, and the board…
Posted: 2025-10-20 10:08:49Last updated: 2025-10-20 10:42:44
The Science of Frontside Bigspin
Wind up your shoulders and kick the tail as hard as possible. Ultimately, it's not wrong. But that alone can't explain this trick.
Posted: 2025-10-15 11:16:52Last updated: 2025-10-15 21:53:24
Never Hang Up Again: The Science Behind Frontside 50-50s on Transition
Compared to Backside, Frontside 50-50s on transition is often strangely difficult. But once you understand the physics behind it, you'll see that it's actually much easier to approach.
Posted: 2025-09-25 00:00:27Last updated: 2025-09-19 20:05:36
Why Your Front Foot Drops in Kickflip
If you actually were flicking down, it is obvious that your front foot reaches the ground first by flicking down. But you are not, are you? You are flicking more forward. The strange thing is, even though you are consciously…
Posted: 2025-09-09 16:52:38Last updated: 2025-09-09 17:38:27
The Science of Miller Flip
Miller Flip is a combination of a Backflip, a Frontside 360, a Handplant, and Fakie landing on transition. Everything you like is in one trick. Still, it's not like you flip your body through effort. The laws of physics provide…
Posted: 2025-09-04 19:54:42Last updated: 2025-09-08 12:45:55
The Scientific Reason Your Shove-it Doesn't Spin
They say, "It's all in the back foot" - True, if you want to spin the board. But the moment you get on the board, it either doesn't spin or flies away, and your body may begin to spin, all…
Posted: 2025-08-18 15:15:56Last updated: 2025-08-18 16:11:20
Why Popping Doesn’t Lift the Board: A Scientific Breakdown
The reason why your Ollie doesn't get high lies in the principle of the seesaw. The force to pop the tail may angle the board, but it does not move the center of gravity. When you jump on the ground,…
Posted: 2025-08-05 19:30:29Last updated: 2025-08-05 20:17:23
Does Flicking Upward REALLY Flip the Board? The Science of Kickflip 2025
"Flick your front foot diagonally upward." A lot of tutorials say that. But even if you do so as hard as possible, the board doesn't flip. Be honest. Really. If the board rises toward you, don't you think it would…
Posted: 2025-07-18 18:51:16Last updated: 2025-07-18 19:27:59
Ollie Physics vs. The Myth: Why Front Foot Should Lift, Not Push
If you're having trouble getting your Ollie higher, FORGET about practicing sliding your front foot against the board. The reason behind it is hidden in a secret movement technique once used by ancient Japanese assassins.
Posted: 2025-05-06 21:53:04Last updated: 2025-05-08 08:38:20
