A kicker is a short, upward ramp with a flat surface off of which you jump with your skateboard. Generally, you could compare it to a ski jump.
This obstacle is perfect for getting you a little more “airtime” or helping you jump to higher heights. You can do all the common flatground tricks on a kicker.
A kicker can also help you practice tricks that you can’t pop high enough for on the ground.
Best Practice Tricks:
For your first attempts on a kicker, your Ollie should be safe. Once you’ve got that down, you can attempt other tricks like the FS 180. The videos will show you how exactly these tricks work:
