8. Fakie 360 ollie

The fakie 360 on the flat

Now combine the fakie revert and the switch kickturn to make a complete 360 whilst rolling (slowly at first). Add an ollie, and you have a fakie 360 ollie. This ollie is backside, but often backside is not mentioned because it’s the default direction of travel for a trick.

Common mistakes

• Turning back the way you’ve just come.

After you’ve turned, ensure you continue turning the same way! Don’t turn back the way you’ve come, or that will be a 0 degree rotation.

What next?

There will be a natural pause between each turn as you switch from turning on your tail to your nose. Reduce this delay until it is barely noticeable.

There are 4 ways you can turn 360.

• Fakie backside (as above)
• Fakie frontside
• Backside (turn on nose first)
• Frontside (turn on nose first)

Explore each way. Which feels easiest for you?

We’ll be using this skill to do powerslides, 180s, and 360s.