ASTER 12 PCS Fingerboard Foam Grip Tape, Adhesive Fingerboard Foam Tape Black Non Slip Foam Grip Tape for Fingerboards,110 x 38 x 1 mm

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It may seem a bit weird that I'm giving all these tips for ollying when I'm basically still learning myself, but I thought it might be helpful to share what is currently helping me instead of solely relying on people who have already mastered it and may not remember exactly what things helped them at the beginning.

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This was one of the most frustrating things from the videos/guides I found. A lot of them mentioned sliding your pointer finger up toward the nose as if it was your front foot doing a real ollie, but this seemed almost impossible for me at first. My finger just didn't want to stretch that far or fast. Customizable OptionThis set includes a small screwdriver that lets you move pieces around to different boards to achieve different looks. One thing I discovered through trial and error is to angle the board toward you slightly. Try this: Lay your hand flat in front of you and notice how your index finger is a bit shorter than your middle finger? The angle those two points make should be the angle of your board. Start far away and try to ollie toward your chest at this angle (but not too extreme of an angle!) and you may find your ollies being much straighter, cleaner, and less prone to 360 flips.

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You can’t always go to the skate park. Sure, you could practice your moves on the street in front of your house, but what happens when the weather turns bad and you can’t get out?

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Great for GroupsKeep your kids and all their friends entertained with this set, which includes 18 fingerboards in different designs. This probably shaved days off my learning time: Record yourself in slow-mo if possible. Most people these days have a smart phone, and most smart phones have the ability to record things in slow motion.Option 1: Apply the new griptape directly on top of it. Option 2: Rub down the residue with nail polish remover and scrape it off carefully afterwards. I'm sure when I get better and spend more money on better boards the difference will be even more noticeable, but as someone who is only a week into this journey the difference seems somewhat minor. Avid skateboarders know the value of wheel bearings to give a board agility and maximize control. Fingerboards with bearings in the wheels can give you that same added control.

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Over time, griptape wears out due to the constant friction between its surface and your shoes, slowly but surely, smoothing the grain. It may sound dumb, but this actually works insanely well: Give yourself something small to ollie over. I use a remote control and it worked great. It's actually kind of spooky how I'd start to clear the remote a few times, and then as soon as I'd take it away, I couldn't even get off the ground anymore. There are a number of different positions people recommend, from fingers right behind the bolts to one finger in the middle and the other hanging off the tail. What worked for me was... all of them. Try it one way for a while and then shift your fingers around and try it another way. I'm still not entirely sure which way gets the best results for me at this point, and I've had success all over the place. Grip tape is an important part of any fingerboard. You’ll need one that’s comfortable while also providing the friction you need to prevent your fingers from slipping around. Foam grip tape is especially useful for this. Some kits include this, but you can easily buy it separately if it isn’t included. Furthermore, the ability to customize the grip tape with unique designs and colors adds a personal touch to the skateboard, making it stand out from the rest. The added style and individuality is a major selling point for those who take pride in their skateboarding gear.

There’s a reason skateboarding was a good fit for the Olympics. The sport is surprisingly complex. Yes, skateboarders make it look easy, but manipulating the board, whether over flat or hilly terrain, requires plenty of practice, along with some natural skill.