How to Do an Ollie on a Tech Deck board

A Tech Deck is a miniature skateboard that you maneuver with your fingers rather than ride on with your feet. It makes skateboarding possible at nearly all hours of the day, such as when you're at school or at work and can't be outside skating as you would like to do. Although the board is small, Tech Deck skating has a wide following, including its own contests and a plethora of tricks. One essential trick to learn to use your Tech Deck is the ollie. You will need to learn this trick before being able to pull off the more difficult tricks.

Things You'll Need

  • Tech Deck skateboard
  • Smooth surface
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place your fingers in the ollie position. Your middle finger should be on the tail end of the board. Your index finger should be about two-thirds up the board. All your fingers should be slightly bent. Leave about an inch and a half between the fingers. To begin the ollie maneuver, apply a slight downward pressure on the board.

    • 2

      Pop the board in the air by tapping down with your middle finger to get the board airborne. Give the board some backward momentum before initiating the pop to cause the board to pop up easier and more naturally. By moving the board backward before popping, the board will stick to your finger better in the air. You'll have an easier time carrying through with the rest of the trick with the momentum.

    • 3

      Slide your front finger forward to level the board out once it is completely in the air. Only move the board backward for the initial pop and the beginning of the air section. Push the front forward and lightly down to level out the board in the air and keep it nice and flat. Keep pressure on the board with the back finger to assist in controlling the flight. Land the Tech Deck with both fingers on the board, evenly and smoothly.

    • 4

      Use a ramp to make the trick easier to learn or to practice on if you are having difficulties. If you have a mini-vert ramp, a ramp like a quarter pipe that is perfectly vertical at the top, practice the ollie as the board comes up and to the top of the ramp. The vertical angle will help the board stay attached to your fingers and will make the takeoff and landing process more simplified.