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The Boardslide on Ledge - Why & How It Works
whythetrick6:30
The Boardslide on Ledge - Why & How It Works by whythetrick is a skateboarding tutorial for the Boardslide. A mechanics-focused breakdown of why the boardslide works on a ledge, correcting the common misconception that you need to ollie over the ledge height.
What this video teaches
A mechanics-focused breakdown of why the boardslide works on a ledge, correcting the common misconception that you need to ollie over the ledge height. The video explains that you only need a very light pop to lift the nose, then let your body's forward momentum push the board deeper onto the ledge into the sliding posture naturally.
Key tips
- You do not need to ollie higher than the ledge: a light pop to lift the nose is enough
- Your body's forward momentum pushes the board deeper onto the obstacle to form the slide position
- Ollying too high and landing hard on the ledge creates friction that kills the slide
- Drill: turn your board 45 degrees on the ground and roll onto the ledge edge first to feel the lock-in without the full approach
Summarized from the video transcript.
Teaches
Boardslide