How to Ollie Big Stairs or Gaps on Your Skateboard

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find the set.

   You don't want the spot you're doing to have too many cracks or too much security there.
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   Step 2: Do not hesitate.

   A few run-ups are fine, but not too many.
   
   If you do hesitate before you Ollie, it could be extremely painful (depending on the size of the set/gap). , It's better to go fast than slow with bigger gaps and sets. , Pop a good Ollie while you're going at a decent speed. , It may feel like the longest time you've ever spent in your life in the air on your skateboard, so don't freak out. , When you are about to hit the ground extend your legs a little bit. , If done right, it won't hurt. , Your friends will be impressed if you can do big stuff and they can't.
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   Step 3: Go faster than you normally would.

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   Step 4: Ollie.

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   Step 5: Stay with the board.

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   Step 6: Bring your knees to your chest for better control.

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   Step 7: Compress your legs like shocks to take up the pressure when you're about ready to hit the ground.

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   Step 8: After you compress

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   Step 9: come back up and ride away.

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