How to Ollie on Skis

It's theoretically possible to ollie on skis, but most wouldn't people consider an ollie a ski maneuver at all. The term originated in skateboarding and has been transferred and adapted to snowboarding. However, you can perform an ollie on skis by applying similar body mechanics and equipment-control techniques--especially with the advances made in ski design technology.

Instructions

    • 1

      Ski in a forward direction, with your knees flexed and your weight balanced evenly over both feet.

    • 2

      Create more flexion in your knees and sink lower at the waist, ultimately getting into a position from which you are prepared to spring into the air.

    • 3

      As you flex and get lower, slightly transfer your weight toward the tips of the skis.

    • 4

      Quickly rock your weight toward the tails of the skis while sinking at the hips. In essence, if you were to "pause" this motion here, it would appear as if you were sitting in an invisible chair with your weight distributed over the back of the skis. Likewise, your ski tips will lose contact with the ground at this point, due to the arc-shaped flexion created along the length of the skis.

    • 5

      Spring upward off the tails of your skis. Primarily use your legs and abdominal muscles, but also generate momentum by slightly swinging your arms upward and outward.

    • 6

      Redistribute your weight evenly toward the centers of the skis, leveling the planks beneath you while you are in the air. Remain in a balanced, "tuck" position during this stage of the maneuver.

    • 7

      Spot your landing and land with your weight distributed evenly over both feet/skis. Absorb the shock by flexing your knees upon touching down.