Frontside Boardslide
Information:
The frontside boardslide is a simple slide trick. It will require some getting used to so that you can slide with you back facing the direction you’re going. Before you learn this trick you should know how to ollie. If you can backside 180 it will help as well.
Description:
While rolling the skateboarder jumps and the skateboard comes off the ground with him/her. He/she turns 90 degrees backside and lands with the middle of the board on the obstacle. He/she slides along the center of the board then comes off the obstacle and turns 90 degrees so that he/she can land on all four wheels.
Technique:
1. Find a grindable rail, ledge, low box or whatever. I find it easier to do on a low, flat rail, so you might want to try there first.
2. Push a few times and get some speed. The faster you go, the longer you will be able to slide for.
3. Ride frontside up to the obstacle (so that your chest and toes are facing the obstacle).
4. Bend your knees and pop your tail. Ollie up over the obstacle and turn 90 degrees backside. Make sure your front trucks clear the obstacle and land on the middle part of your board. Make sure not to lean too much either way. Keep your balance and slide until the end.
5. When you’re at the end of the object begin to turn back slightly. Complete your turn back once you are off of the obstacle.
6. Land on all four wheels and ride away.
Additional Help:
Problem: My board just slides out from under me.
Reason: You are probably leaning forward too much, or not really giving much effort when you try to slide.
Solution: Experiment with how much you need to lean. Lean only slightly forward or slightly back at first. Keep adjusting until you can stay on and slide properly. Do not just try and jump onto the rail and expect to slide until the end. You need to concentrate on staying balanced throughout the slide.
