How to Do a Tech Deck Ollie & Kickflip

The Ollie

• 1

  Place the Tech Deck on a flat, even surface.

• 2

  Position your middle finger on the tail of the board and your index finger on the front truck screws of the board.

• 3

  Start rolling the board forward by moving your arm, then pull it back gently.

• 4

  Using the backwards momentum of the board for help, push down onto the tail of the board with your middle finger to pop up the front of the board.

• 5

  Slide your index finger from the front truck toward the nose of the board to level it out while it is in the air.

• 6

  Firmly press down onto the top of the board with your two fingers to land the trick.

The Kickflip

• 7

  Position the board on a flat, even surface and place your middle finger on the tail of the board and your index finger on the front trucks screws.

• 8

  Move the board forward by moving your arm, then pull it back slightly to gain backwards momentum.

• 9

  Press down hard onto the tail of the board with your middle finger, then slide your index finger up and towards your body to initiate the flip.

• 10

  Plant your two fingers down onto the board after the flip is complete to land the trick.