5 Easy Steps on How to Ollie on a Tech Deck

Ollie on a Tech Deck

If you’re looking to step up your fingerboarding game and master the iconic ollie trick, you’ve come to the right place. This detailed guide will walk you through the essential steps and techniques you need to successfully execute an ollie on your Tech Deck. Buckle up, prepare your fingers, and let’s dive into the thrilling world of fingerboard skateboarding!

To start, let’s establish a solid foundation. Ensure that your Tech Deck is set up properly, with the wheels firmly attached and at an optimal tightness. Find a smooth, flat surface to practice on, like a table or a dedicated fingerboard park. The ollie requires a combination of precise finger coordination and timing, so make sure you have a comfortable and secure grip on your board.

Now, let’s break down the ollie technique into manageable steps. Place your front finger just behind the front bolts of the Tech Deck, while your back finger rests gently on the tail. Bend your fingers slightly, creating a bit of tension on the board. To initiate the ollie, pop the tail down with your back finger while simultaneously sliding your front finger forward in a scooping motion. This combined action will generate enough force to lift the board into the air. As the board ascends, slide your back finger towards the nose to level it out and balance it in mid-air.

The Kick

### 1. Position Your Finger

Place your index finger on the tail of the Tech Deck, with your thumb resting on the top of the board. Your finger should be angled slightly towards the nose of the board, approximately 45 degrees. Ensure that your finger is directly above the trucks for optimal control.

### 2. Flick Your Finger

Exert a quick, sharp downward flicking motion with your index finger. Aim to strike the tail of the board with precision and force. As your finger makes contact, flick it swiftly downwards and towards the nose of the board. The angle and force of your flick will determine the height and rotation of your ollie.

### 3. Level Out the Board

Once you have flicked the tail, use your thumb to gently push down on the nose of the board, bringing it to a level position. This will cause the board to pop up into the air and perform the ollie. As the board reaches its peak height, release your thumb to allow it to rotate freely.

### 4. Slide Your Finger

As the board begins to descend, slide your index finger forward along the underside of the board towards the nose. This will help to guide the board and prevent it from flipping over backward. Keep your finger positioned slightly above the center of the board for maximum stability.

### 5. Land the Board

Once the board has completed its rotation, gently guide it back down to the ground by releasing your finger. Aim to land the board flat on all four wheels for a smooth and controlled landing.

The Pop

The pop is the most important part of the ollie. It is what gives the board its height and speed. To do a pop, you need to place your back foot on the tail of the board and your front foot on the nose. You then need to jump up and slide your front foot forward while simultaneously kicking your back foot down. This will cause the tail of the board to hit the ground and the nose to pop up.

1. Position your back foot

Your back foot should be placed on the tail of the board, with your toes hanging over the edge. Your heel should be slightly off the ground.

2. Position your front foot

Your front foot should be placed on the nose of the board, with your toes pointing forward. Your heel should be slightly off the ground.

3. Jump up

As you jump up, slide your front foot forward towards the middle of the board. At the same time, kick your back foot down hard. The tail of the board should hit the ground and the nose should pop up.

4. Level out the board

Once the board is in the air, you need to level it out. To do this, slide your front foot back towards the nose and your back foot forward towards the tail. The board should now be parallel to the ground.

Subtopic	Additional Information
Position your back foot	Your heel should be slightly off the ground to allow for movement.
Position your front foot	Ensure your toes are pointing forward for optimum control.
Jump up	Coordinate the motion of both feet simultaneously for maximum pop.
Level out the board	Adjust the position of your feet as needed to achieve a level and stable board in the air.

The Scoop

Mastering the ollie on a Tech Deck is all about timing and finesse. You may not land it on your first try, but with some practice, you’ll be sending your Tech Deck soaring through the air in no time.

1. Set Up Your Tech Deck

Start by placing your fingers on the grip tape with your thumb on the tail and your index and middle fingers on the front bolts. Ensure your non-dominant hand is hovering above the Tech Deck, ready to flick it.

2. Pop the Tail

Using your thumb, press down on the tail and quickly release it, creating a “popping” motion. The Tech Deck’s tail will hit the ground, providing upward momentum.

3. Slide Your Front Fingers

Simultaneously as you pop the tail, slide your front fingers forward along the grip tape. This motion will level out the Tech Deck and lift the nose into the air.

4. Flick the Wrist

With your front fingers still on the bolts, flick your wrist downward. This motion will rotate the Tech Deck and level it out in the air.

5. Landing the Ollie

This step requires precision and timing. As the Tech Deck reaches its peak height, extend your fingers and gently slide them back towards the grip tape. This motion cushions the landing and helps keep the Tech Deck stable.

The Slide

This is the most important step in the Ollie. It’s what gives the board its height and makes it go into the air. To do the slide, place your back finger on the tail of the board and your front finger on the nose. Keep your back finger slightly bent and your front finger straight. Then, push down with your back finger while sliding your front finger up the nose. This will cause the board to pop up into the air.

Timing is Key

The timing of the slide is crucial. if you do it too early, the board will just pop up and not go very high. If you do it too late, the board will not pop up at all. The best time to do the slide is just as the board starts to come off the ground. This will give you the maximum amount of height.

Practice Makes Perfect

The slide is a difficult trick to master, but with practice you will get it down. The best way to practice is to find a flat surface and do the slide over and over again. Once you can do it consistently, you can start trying it on ramps and other obstacles.

Variations of the Slide

There are many variations of the slide that you can learn, once you have mastered the basic slide. Some popular variations include:

Kickslide
Heelflip
Shove-it

These variations are all more difficult than the basic slide, but they can add a lot of style and flair to your skating.

Step:	Action:
5.A	As soon as the Tech Deck reaches the height of the ollie, pull your flicking fingers back to the grip tape.
5.B	Gently slide your front fingers towards the back of the Tech Deck.
5.C	Your Tech Deck should land squarely on all four wheels, with your fingers still supporting it slightly.

Step	Description
1	Place your back finger on the tail of the board and your front finger on the nose.
2	Keep your back finger slightly bent and your front finger straight.
3	Push down with your back finger while sliding your front finger up the nose.
4	The board should pop up into the air.
5	Land the board on your feet and ride away.

The Landing

Once you’ve successfully popped the tail and leveled the board, it’s time to land it. The landing is a crucial step that determines whether or not your ollie will be a success.

To land your ollie, follow these steps:

1. As the board levels out, bring your feet back under it.

2. Keep your knees slightly bent to absorb the impact.

3. Aim to land on the bolts of the board, not the trucks.

4. Roll away smoothly to keep your momentum.

Remember, practice makes perfect. The more you practice your ollies, the better you’ll become at landing them cleanly.

Troubleshooting:

If you’re having trouble landing your ollies, try the following tips:

Make sure you’re popping the tail hard enough.
Don’t level the board too quickly. Give it time to reach its peak height.
Keep your feet centered on the board.
Be patient and don’t get discouraged. It takes time to learn how to ollie consistently.

Additional Tips

Here are some additional tips to help you master the ollie:

Use a slightly wider stance for stability.
Pop the tail just behind the bolts.
Slide your front foot forward as you pop the tail.
Keep your eyes focused on the board.

Step	Action
1	Pop the tail hard.
2	Slide your front foot forward.
3	Level the board.
4	Bring your feet back under the board.
5	Land on the bolts.
6	Roll away smoothly.

Troubleshooting Common Mistakes

8. Trouble with getting enough height

There are a few reasons why you might not be getting enough height on your ollies. First, make sure that you’re popping the tail hard enough. The tail should hit the ground with a loud “pop” sound. If you’re not hearing that sound, you’re not popping the tail hard enough. Another reason why you might not be getting enough height is that you’re not sliding your finger forward fast enough. The faster you slide your finger forward, the more height you’ll get. Finally, make sure that you’re not leveling out the board too early. Keep your finger on the tail until the board is almost vertical. If you level out the board too early, you’ll lose height.

If you’re still having trouble getting enough height, here are a few tips:

Pop the tail harder.
Slide your finger forward faster.
Keep your finger on the tail until the board is almost vertical.

Practice makes perfect. The more you practice, the better you’ll get at ollieing.

Advanced Ollie Techniques

1. The Switch Ollie

In this variation, you perform an ollie while your front foot is on the tail and your back foot on the nose. This requires excellent coordination and timing.

2. The Fakie Ollie

This is an ollie performed while rolling backward. It requires precise footwork and a bit of commitment.

3. The Nollie

Similar to a kickflip, the nollie involves popping the nose of the Tech Deck while sliding the back foot up behind it. It creates a forward-leaning rotation.

4. The Kickflip

The iconic trick, where the Tech Deck spins 360 degrees in the vertical plane. It involves a combination of flicking the wrist and popping the board.

5. The Frontside Heelflip

In this trick, the Tech Deck flips in a downward direction and rotates 360 degrees while landing with the nose forward.

6. The Backside Heelflip

Similar to the frontside heelflip, but the Tech Deck rotates in the opposite direction, landing with the tail forward.

7. The Varial Kickflip

This variation of the kickflip involves a 360-degree horizontal spin along with the vertical rotation.

8. The Inward Heelflip

In this trick, the Tech Deck flips in a forward direction and rotates 360 degrees, landing with the tail forward.

9. The Bigspin

The most advanced ollie variation, involving a 360-degree vertical rotation and a 360-degree horizontal rotation simultaneously. It requires exceptional skill and board control.

Trick	Rotation	Plane
Bigspin	360° vertical 360° horizontal	Vertical and horizontal
Kickflip	360° vertical	Vertical
Heelflip	360° vertical (downward)	Vertical
Varial Kickflip	360° vertical 360° horizontal	Vertical and horizontal

Ollie Variations

Fakie Ollie

Similar to regular ollie but with your entire body and board facing the opposite direction.

Switch Ollie

Same motion as a regular ollie but with your opposite foot positioned at the front of the board.

Nollie

Similar to an ollie but initiating the flick with your back foot (with the nose instead of tail hitting the ground first).

360 Ollie

A full 360-degree rotation of the board while performing an ollie.

Frontside 180/Backside 180

Ollie and rotate your body and board 180 degrees in the corresponding direction.

50-50 Grind

Ollie onto a rail or edge and slide along it, balancing on both trucks.

Boardslide

Slide along an obstacle with your board parallel to it, with one truck on either side.

Lipslide

Locking one truck over the edge of an obstacle and sliding along it with the other truck in the air.

Power Ollie

An ollie with exceptional height and distance, achieved by using more force and technique.

Darkslide

A variation of a frontside boardslide where the board rotates 180 degrees while sliding along the obstacle, leaving the underside of the board exposed.

How To Ollie On A Tech Deck

An ollie is a skateboarding trick that involves jumping into the air while the board remains attached to the rider’s feet. It is one of the most basic and essential tricks in skateboarding, and it can be used as a foundation for many other tricks. Learning how to ollie can open up a whole new world of possibilities for your skateboarding experience.

To ollie, you will need to start by placing your front foot on the nose of the board and your back foot on the tail. Bend your knees and jump up, while simultaneously sliding your front foot forward and flicking your back foot downward. This will cause the board to pop into the air. As the board comes up, slide your front foot back to level it out. You can then land on the board and roll away.

It may take some practice to get the hang of ollieing, but with enough practice, you will be able to do it consistently. Once you have mastered the ollie, you can start learning other tricks that build upon it, such as the kickflip, the heelflip, and the varial flip.