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HOW TO RIDE OFF A CURB THE EASIEST WAY TUTORIAL

Braille Skateboarding · on YouTube

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The lowdown

Roll straight off the edge of a low kerb and land both sets of wheels without the nose dipping.

Fun fact

It is the first time the board leaves the ground with you on it, and every drop and gap after it starts here.

Tips

Weight over the back foot as you go over the edge, knees soft on landing. A kerb, not a stair set.

Why it isn't working4 common mistakes

Lifting the nose too early. Lift the front wheels just as they reach the edge, not before.
Both feet in the middle. Back foot on the tail and front foot at the bolts, like a kick turn.
Slowing down before the edge. Keep rolling at a steady pace; a crawl lets the nose drop.
Landing on the back wheels first. Shift your weight forward as the tail clears so all four wheels land together.

What you need

Skateboard, helmet, and pads for any transition

The road to it1 step

The road to it

Curb DropYou are here · where every road starts

Land this and you unlock

Curb Ollie

Where to practise

Street tricks want ledges and rails. find spots with ledges near you →

Where it sits

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Street tricks at Rookie on skateboard

In the skateboard library

Rookie

Difficulty 1 of 5

Why it's Rookie: Rookie because the kerb does the work: you are rolling off something the height of a hand. Nothing pops, and the only timing is a small nose lift at the edge.

Same trick, other sports2 other sports

Same trick, other sports

On aScooterthis is theAcid Drop
On aBMXthis is theCurb Drop