An ollie is a skateboarding trick where the rider jumps into the air while the skateboard remains on the ground. The ollie is one of the most basic and essential skateboarding tricks and is often used as a foundation for more advanced tricks. To perform an ollie on a Tech Deck, the rider first places their fingers on the grip tape of the Tech Deck. They then use their thumb to push down on the tail of the Tech Deck, causing the nose to rise into the air. The rider then quickly slides their fingers forward on the grip tape, causing the tail to hit the ground and the nose to pop into the air. The rider then levels out the Tech Deck in the air and lands on the ground.
The ollie is an important skateboarding trick because it allows the rider to jump over obstacles and gaps. It is also used to perform more advanced tricks, such as kickflips and heelflips. The ollie was invented by Alan “Ollie” Gelfand in the late 1970s and has since become one of the most iconic skateboarding tricks.
