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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
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
The science of Ollie over obstacle: Analyzing Speed, Line of Sight, Center of Gravity, and Front Foot Usage
You can Ollie when standing still and manage to Ollie while moving, too. But as soon as you try to Ollie over something, all of a sudden, something goes off, and everything becomes harder. But why? Let's scientifically break it…
Posted: 2025-03-04 23:21:34Last updated: 2025-03-18 21:08:47
How to Float Out Ollie from Physics Perspective
If you think your Ollie does not float, no matter how much you slide
Posted: 2024-08-28 18:15:10Last updated: 2025-03-04 23:20:57
Physiologically effective timing of Ollie
Timing matters. When your Ollie becomes rocketed or low, that could be because of timing rather than a lack of muscles.
Posted: 2023-05-16 20:43:44Last updated: 2023-06-16 21:36:41
Directon of front foot in Ollie in skateboarding
This content focuses on theories of an Ollie and mainly uses a physics engine. If you want more real-life-based skate content, please return next time.
Posted: 2023-04-22 07:42:42Last updated: 2023-07-15 16:37:09
How to lift the tail in Ollie with science
Your front foot and body goes up as you pop the tail. So sliding the nose forward brings the nose diagonally
Posted: 2023-04-15 10:07:50Last updated: 2023-06-18 16:56:19
Why does your Ollie turn? Let's scientifically break it down
Last time, we went over the basics of an Ollie. As a common problem, you might have hard time keeping your board parallel to the direction you are going. But is that really your shoulders that make your Ollie turn?…
Posted: 2022-06-24 10:49:25Last updated: 2023-06-12 11:50:10
