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IntroductionThe frontside boardslide (a.k.a fs boardslide) is similar to a backside boardslide, but you're going to be sliding the opposite direction. So while it looks pretty similar, it's got a lot of technical differences. Also, the majority of people will say that a frontside boardslide is HARDER than a backside boardslide. If you're unfamiliar with grinds/slides, I'd suggest you learn that trick first. And this trick tip concerns doing this trick on your standard flatbar rail. What You Need to KnowYou want to have backside boardslides because it will help you become more familiar with sliding. This is a trick that takes a lot of commitment and can really intimidate since you're going backwards. Having any trick that can help you feel more comfortable is a big plus! Other Skills: Considering you're going to have to rotate a bit to get into this trick, I'd suggest you have a consistent and comfortable backside 180. Doing The TrickPositioning:
- The back foot
The back foot should be set up as if you were going to be doing a backside 180 ollie. If you think you'll need it, consider putting a bit more foot onto the board so you'll have a solid stance when you get onto the rail.
- The front foot
- The front foot will also want to be set up as if you were doing a backside 180. And again, if you need to reposition it a little bit to help you get onto the object or ensure that you have a solid stance once on the rail, move as you see fit.
Motion: NOTE:Remember, since you're going to be on a rail, you need to make sure you are familiar with it before attempting to skate it. Make sure you know how slick it is, and how much speed you will need. Considering you're just learning this trick, I'd suggest you not try to slide more than a few feet of the rail until you become a little better with these.
Now that that's out of the way, let's get this one explained. (Oh, and just in case you forgot, you will be approaching the rail with the front of your body facing it)
- As you're approaching your object with proper speed, set up your feet as explained above. Approach the rail at a slight angle to help you into getting onto it. Once you find you're close enough to the object, pop your ollie and begin to guide your front trucks over the rail, trying to land your board as centered on it as possible
- When you land on the rail, you want to be looking over your shoulder. Never ever try to slide this one through without watching! Upon landing on the rail, bend your knees slightly.
- As you learned with backside boardslides, you have to lean in the direction you're sliding in order to maintain balance and keep your board from shooting out on you. So make sure you lean your body backwards (in the direction you're sliding) appropriately to stay over your deck.
- As you're approaching the end of the rail and you're about to come off, you'll need to use your body to guide the board around so you can land straight. You'll find it's easier to finish the motion you initially started when getting onto the rail, and finish the backside 180, making sure you stay over your deck while doing do. It's very important you begin this motion before your board leaves the rail.
- So as you're straightening out, as aforementioned, make sure you're keeping over your deck. Considering you're just learning these, you aren't going to be sliding an object very high, so there's not going to be much time before you land back on the ground. Prepare to land and absorb impact appropriately. Also, be prepared to be landing switch on this one.
- Stay over your deck and ride away. Nice job!
Troubleshooting
- When I go to ollie onto the rail, the front of my board hit it and I don't get on it
If you're having this problem then you need to try one of two things. This could be happening because you're not doing your ollie high enough, so next time around, pop it a bit harder. Also, you might be too close to the rail, and not allowing yourself enough time to get your front trucks over the rail. If that's the case, then you should put a little bit more distance between you and your rail.
- As soon as I land on the rail, my board shoots out and I go flying face first to the rail/ground
You really don't want to have this problem. Trust me, it can lead to some very sketchy slams. So let's try to correct this as soon as possible.
This can be happening because you're not leaning back enough to counter balance the sliding motion. You have to keep your body up with your board and stay over it. So, lean back more.
Also, consider your speed and how slick the object is. You don't have to go as fast as you can to slide this one through. Approach it with only as much as you need.
- As I land on the rail, I fly backwards towards the end of the rail
Again, this mistake can result in some serious pain, so correct it as fast as possible. It's very possible you're leaning too far back. Perhaps you should try cutting back on how much you lean to help you better stay over your deck. Also, consider the possibility you might not be going fast enough, or that the rail isn't slick enough to be slid properly.
- I get onto the rail but I lean too far to a side over the rail
Try to get as centered on the rail as possible. If you aren't, it's going to be very easy to apply too much weight to one side or the other, thus resulting in you not having as much control over this trick as you need. Focus on spotting your landing on the rail better and make sure you don't lean too far to either side
- I don't straighten up before I land on the ground, thus I can't ride away
If this is a problem for you, you need to focus on either starting to straighten out earlier before you leave the rail or putting more force into straightening out. You have to have the motion set before you leave the rail or else it's not going to happen
- I land fairly straight, but I lose my balance and don't ride away
If this is an issue, you have a few things to consider. Firstly, make sure you're staying centered over your board the entire time. The easiest way to judge this is to look at your shoulders. They should be aligned with your deck.
But if that's not the issue, you might want to consider the fact that you're likely landing switch when getting out of this slide. If that's the case, make sure that you're comfortable enough to maintain control while riding switch at the speed you're at when you leave the rail.
More likely than not, you're not going to be going super fast upon landing this trick during this learning process. So you probably need to focus more on staying over your board. Don't let yourself lean too far in any direction when you land this one.
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Really... A lot of problems can happen when you're learning this trick. Just stick with it and make sure you commit to it fully every time you give it a go. Over time, you'll become more and more comfortable with sliding rails. If this trick is overly intimidating and you don't feel like you're able to commit to this one fully, perhaps you will want to go work on backside boardslides a little bit to build up some more confidence. Good luck!
Where Do I Go From Here?Where do you want to go? There are a lot of possibilities. Maybe you want to make the frontside boardslide a "middle" trick. Get some tricks into the slide... Or, if you think you're up to the challenge, get some tricks OUT of the slide! Or maybe you just want to take this slide and do it longer/faster. It can go anywhere you want it to. Again, good luck! |
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