Trick Tip
BS Boardslide

Backside Boardslide is the term for sliding with the middle of your board on a rail or ledge that is behind you therefore “Backside”.

This trick is essential and can be learned at an early stage. But be aware of the possibilities that the BS Boardslide gives you. Whether you do it down a handrail or a ledge, this trick is an evergreen.

Learn here how to do a BS Boardslide!

BS Boardslide
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BS Boardslide

BS Boardslide
Sequence

Trick Tip Sequence: BS Boardslide

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BS Boardslide
Step by Step

Trick Tip Step By Step: BS Boardslide

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1. Approach the ledge almost parallel while you put your feet in the Ollie position and Ollie up towards the ledge.

2. To get the middle of your board on the ledge you have to do half a Frontside 180 Ollie, so a Frontside 90 degree Ollie.

3. Getting the middle of your board on top of the rail or ledge is not too hard because you have a lot of space in the middle of your board.

To prevent your board from cracking, you should try not to jump too high and to land smoothly on the rail.

4. To have a good balance while sliding, try to have your feet on top of the bolts of your trucks and your bodyweight centered to avoid slipping and falling back.

5. At the end, turn your hips and shoulders back in a straight riding position and come off the end of the rail or ledge and ride away clean.

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BS Boardslides are not that hard. Even years and a lot of progression later you will still have fun with this essential trick. Why not try FS Boardslides now?

You will find this and even more slides and grinds in our trick tip section for curb and rail. If you want to learn some flat tricks check out our trick tips for flat. To improve your mini ramp skills head over to the transition section.

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