Getting Started

How to Avoid Getting Stuck

Mechanism / Why It Happens

Depending on the conditions, simply pushing the board sideways may not be enough to make it slide.

Depending on the type of wheels you use and the condition of the ground, it can be difficult to initiate a powerslide. Wheels only begin to slide when enough force is applied to overcome friction. If the friction between the wheels and the ground is too strong, simply pushing the board hard may not generate enough force to break traction.

What to Do

Combine a powerslide with a turning motion.

Imagine making a backside turn. Without even thinking about it, your body's center of mass naturally