Getting Started How-to Brake Safely

Moving into Powerslide

Mechanism / Why It Happens

Simply turning the board sideways will not make it slide.

Normally, there is strong friction between the wheels and the ground. Because of this, if you are moving straight and simply turn the board sideways, the board will stop while your body gets thrown forward.

What to Do

Crouching down and then rising up makes it easier for the wheels to slide.

For example, if you move your body up and down while standing on a scale, you may have noticed that