Lipslide
Sliding with your tail over the obstacle.
A Lipslide is similar to a boardslide, but you approach the obstacle and ollie your back truck over it, so you are sliding with the obstacle between your trucks, but on the other side of your tail. It feels more precarious and is considered more difficult than a boardslide.
Boardslide, Backside 180
🎯 Take your slides to the next level!
The Lipslide is a stylish and respected slide that shows a high level of confidence and board control.
👟 Foot Positioning
1. Front Foot Position
Your front foot is in a standard ollie position.
2. Back Foot Position
Your back foot is on the tail, ready for a good pop to get your back truck over the rail.
📈 Detailed Lipslide Execution
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Approach
Approach the rail or ledge with a bit of an angle, almost parallel.
Ollie Over
As you get close, pop a high ollie and turn 90 degrees backside, lifting your back truck over the rail.
Slide
Land with the middle of your board on the rail and keep your weight centered to slide.
Land
At the end of the rail, turn your shoulders and hips to come off straight and land.
Golden Tip!
Commitment is key. You have to be confident you can get your back truck over the obstacle.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
Clipping your back truck on the rail: You need to ollie higher.
Slipping out: Keep your weight centered and your shoulders parallel to the rail.
Not sliding: Not enough speed or wax.
This tutorial will show you how to get your Lipslides down:
Video Tutorial
Credits: Braille Skateboarding
Watch on YouTube →🏆 Congratulations! You made it to the end!
Now it's time to practice! Remember: consistency is the key to success.