What this trick is
Boneless is a stylish way to jump into the air with your board without knowing how to ollie. You pick the board up with your hand as you jump off the ground with one foot!
Before you try it
Be comfortable with the 'Caveman' - Jumping onto the board whilst throwing it down under your feet with your hand.
Warming up is a good idea too, as bending down to pick up your board when first learning the technique can put strain on your back. Remember to bend with your knees!
How to do it
- At first, have both feet on the bolts rather than your back foot on the tail. This stops the board shooting up too soon as you take your front foot off. Overhang your front heel slightly, ready to step off.
- Bend your knees and grab the toeside edge of the board with your trailing arm (right arm if regular, left if goofy)
- Step off to the side with your front foot. For speed and snap you can pivot over your overhanging heel but it's OK to lift and step at first.
- As your foot touches the ground, start jumping up through that foot.
- Keep you back foot on the board as you lift it into the air with your hand. Allow the tail to scrape the ground as the board comes up.
- Jump high, giving enough time to bring your front foot up and back onto the front bolts whilst in the air.
- Let go of the board with your hand and land the wheels back on the ground!
Helpful Hint!
For style points, let the tail of the board come out to the side as scrapes the ground and comes into the air!
As you progress, move the back foot closer to the tail and pivot the front foot off rather than stepping.
Common mistakes
- Not commiting to the jump, or not commiting to landing back on the board. The trick seems scary and unfamilar at first. Start small and slow and repeat the trick until it feels natural!
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Source: Tactics Boardshop · How to Skateboard: Boneless - Tactics