How to Ollie on a Tech Deck Using Three Fingers

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Last Updated: July 16, 2024

Have you ever wanted to do an Ollie on a Tech Deck or fingerboard, but didn't know how? Or are you someone who has to do tricks with 3 fingers and not 2? With a little practice, you can pull off an ollie on a fingerboard with three fingers, no problem at all.

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If you are new to Tech Deck, this could take some time.

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Tighter trucks make ollies easier.

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Don't practice at school. Teachers may take Tech Decks away during class hours.

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Use your tech deck in open areas without objects in the way at first. Classrooms can be risky since teachers may confiscate boards during lessons. A counter at home is a good practice spot.
Things like wheel shape and grip tape can impact maneuverability when learning tricks. Consider upgrades like wood boards, rubber bearings, and foam tape for best results.
If you're having trouble getting the board off the ground, make sure to really snap the tail down to pop it upward. Use a pencil to visualize clearing an obstacle.
For the most realistic experience, learn tricks with 2 fingers to mimic a skateboarder's feet. Once you master basics like ollies this way, you can try 3 fingers.
Don't stress too much while learning. Ollies take practice. Find a soft surface at first, then move to harder surfaces once you get comfortable with the motion.
Take it slow as a beginner fingerboarder. Master ollies first before moving onto kickflips and other tricks. Walk before you run!

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Warnings

After a while of using your fingerboard, the bolts could become loose. As soon as it gets wobbly, you must use your tool to tighten it. If you lost it, twist it tighter with your finger or use a bobby pin. Other variations you can try is a twist it with the end of a pen, or tack a hole in the eraser of a pencil and tighten it with that. But the point is, if it's wobbly, tighten it! Because if you don't you could lose the nut, and that won't be good (unless you have a spare)!

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Don't slam your board really hard down to the ground. It could break in half!

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