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Since everyone has been asking for Old School tricks, I figured I'd put up the Frontside Boneless this week. Done on a 48" longboard.
I have no idea why its called a "boneless". I'd love to know.
A boneless is a footplant, in which you plant the front foot. Back when these were popular I used to hate them. I'd see people doing them on flat ground, and it just seemed stupid. I mean, what skill does it take to grab your board, jump up, and land on it. Then I saw Jeff Phillips do a frontside boneless on vert, and I suddenly understood why it could be a cool move. Jeff would really use the footplant to boost higher into the air -- lots of power -- and he was totally smooth. So I tried to learn them on banks, Jeff-Style. Jeff ruled. Some people do this trick by riding straight up the wall and then doing the boneless. I like to carve into it. I think carving makes is smoother, faster, and just a little better. Check out the video clip here. |
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In frame 1, I carve frontside up the wall with a good amount of speed. As I come to the top, I reach down and grab the rail with my trailing hand. Its important to get a good grip on the board, especially if you're on a longboard.
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In frames 3 and 4, I start the booster jump that will get me and the board airborn. I use my hand to guide the board in a nice smooth arc, which is why you need a good grip on it. |
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In frames 5 and 6 I'm in the air, keeping control of the board with my hand. You want to keep the board close to you, and your rear foot over the rear truck, or at least not on the very tip of the kicktail. |
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Whooooo-Haaaaaa ! I'm still flying in frames 7 and 8. Notice that I've got the board right under me, and my front foot is getting back in position to land the trick. This is the part of the trick in which you will either commit to landing it or bail. |
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In frame 9 I'm on my way back down, and my front foot is almost back in landing position.
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