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The Center of Mass & Ollie Height #skate #science #3d

whythetrick3 skaters recommend it · 3 mentions in 2026
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whythetrick breaks down center of mass and ollie height in a 3D animated lesson. It covers what keeps a skater airborne, why raising the chest does not raise the center of mass, and the role of the front foot.

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Posted in r/NewSkaters threads when someone wants to understand ollie mechanics, including arm use, squat depth and balance, rather than just copy a trick.

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“using your arms helps transfer momentum to increase the speed and power as your center of mass rises, and it also helps counterbalance the forward foot motion to level the board”

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u/AdSpiritual32052026 · 3 points

If you want to really understand the mechanics, it's that using your arms helps transfer momentum to increase the speed and power as your center of mass rises, and it also helps counterbalance the forward foot motion to level the board, stabilizing your torso. What arms also usually do is mess you up, because beginners will throw their arm behind them, which causes rotation. This is a bigger issue for beginners. Afte

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u/Danosuke2026 · 2 points

your balance isn't there yet, the squat is lower than you can handle and when you jump so it looks more like you are standing up rather than jumping. Keep practicing the squat and jump, try to stay balanced and relaxed. [VIDEO]

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u/Acrobatic-Ad-91892026 · 1 points

Check out this guy: [VIDEO]

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