How to Jump With Heelys

Heelys are a pair of shoes that have a small wheel in the heel. This allows you to roll around as if on roller skates at will, without needing to strap on a pair of inline skates. After you learn to ride Heelys, the next logical step is learning to do tricks on them, such as spinning, grinding and riding ramps. Whatever kind of tricks you choose to pursue, you'll need to first learn to jump on your Heelys to get into the air.

Instructions

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      Start running to get your speed up, then switch your weight to your heels to get up a good speed. Practice kneeling down while rolling on your heels without putting your toes to the ground. It's tricky, but it can be done and is necessary to perform a good jump.

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      Try your first jump when you feel comfortable kneeling down on your heels. Get up a good speed by running and then moving your weight to your heels. While rolling, kneel down as far as possible. When you're ready to perform the jump, push your back toe onto the ground and push down into the pavement as if jumping with regular shoes on. When executed correctly, you will momentarily stop rolling and propel yourself into the air.

    • 3

      Practice until you feel comfortable with this jump and can do them every time. There will come a point when you can perform jumps without even thinking about them. At that point, it's time to explore other tricks such as spins in the air. Get creative, and maybe you can pull of that trick that no one has ever done before.