How To Kickturn on a Ramp - Skateboard Basics Trick Tip

Skate tutorial for beginners, helping you learn how to kickturn on a ramp. This is the first tutorial I've put together in video form, hope it's useful! SkateMoreSurfMore is a professional skateboard coaching company based out of Byron Bay, Australia. Run by Pete Adams who has been skating for 19 years.

Start skating ramps with the kick turn on a quarter pipe tutorial!

If you’ve started rolling up an down ramps at the skatepark and are wondering what’s next, look no further.

I’m breaking this trick into 4 key stages. The Approach, Crouch, Extend & Pivot and finally Compress.

01. Approach
Roll towards the ramp at a comfortable speed. Back foot on the tail, Front foot by the front bolts.

02. Crouch
Bend your knees, keep your back straight and look towards the top of the obstacle where you want to turn.

03. Extend & Pivot
As you roll up the ramp, begin turning your head, extend your legs and lift your arms up. 

As you extend push down lightly on the tail to raise the front wheels slightly, allowing the board to pivot with the turn of your head and shoulders.

04. Compress
As you complete the turn, compress your legs to absorb the speed as you come down the ramp, then slowly stand up as you roll away.

Enjoy, and Good Luck!