There’s not many things that feel better than skating down the middle of a street, then casually popping up a curb. It is one of skateboardings great joys and biggest freedoms. So, know you’ve got your basic ollie down, let’s take it to the next step and learn to ollie up a curb or onto a block.
Read MoreIn order to learn how to Ollie (jump) on a skateboard, you want to be comfortable rolling and pushing around on the flat ground.
01. Snap - Crouch down low, then snap the tail by kicking down with your back foot.
02. Pop - As the tail hits the ground, you lift your arms as the board starts to pop and jump up.
Coaching for development is a more holistic approach. It revolves around asking questions and building a set of problem solving skills which will help solve this problem here, but also the next problem and so on into the future. It’s a process of personal development.
Read MoreThe best reason to start something is for the fun of it. Skateboarding is fun, and it’s also pointless. It probably won’t help you get a job, look impressive on your CV, secure you a home loan, or get you a promotion at work, and that’s exactly why it’s so fun. Skate for skateboardings sake. For it’s fun, pointless, joyful sake and feeling of freedom. If you do, you’ll find a heap of hidden benefits amongst it.
Read MorePete started skating when he was 10 years old. He bought his first skateboard against his parents desire when he was 10. He got his first sponsor (Route One) when he was 11, which helped put his career into overdrive. Check out the videos below if you want to see a bit more of Pete’s skateboarding.
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