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I guess it goes without saying that you ollie into this trick, so learn your Ollies. I'd also suggest learning the Ollie Nose Manual.
Once you've got both of those moves down, the Frontside Nose Grind is really just a variation on the manual.
Check out the video clip here. |
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Approach the ledge you are going to grind at a slight angle, frontside. You'll need some speed to get a smooth, flowing grind. As with the Ollie Nose Manual, when you ollie you will be moving your body a little forward on the board. In frame 2, you see that Fletcher is already getting his front foot into place. |
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In frame 3, notice a couple of things. First, Fletcher ollies just high enough so that when the board levels out, he a little bit higher than the ledge. In frame 4, he smacks the front truck down, and keeps his cool so he can grind a bit without losing his balance. |
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In frames 5 and 6, as he approaches the end of the ledge, Fletcher un-weights the nose. As he grinds off the end, this keeps him from just driving the front wheels into the ground. It takes a light touch. |
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With a nice, smooth grind and the subtle weight shift needed to come of the ledge stylishly, Fletch is in a perfect position to finish the trick. Notice that as he drops to the ground, his front foot scoots back a bit, and he lands with his feet positioned perfectly for another trick. |
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