Nollie

The nollie is the opposite of the ollie: instead of springing off the tail, you pop off the nose of the board. It’s a fundamental trick that opens the door to lots of switch moves and a whole range of butters and spins.

How to Do It

1. Get into your normal riding stance, with your weight shifted slightly onto your front foot (the one toward the nose).
2. Press your front foot down hard, flexing the nose of the board and loading it with energy.
3. Snap off your front foot: push down hard, then let the nose go.
4. As the nose lifts, pull your back foot up to bring the board level.
5. Land with your weight spread over both feet, knees soft to absorb the impact.

Common Mistakes

• Weight too far back: if you don’t load the nose enough at the start, the pop will be weak and the board won’t lift off cleanly.
• Arms and shoulders turning early: keep your shoulders lined up with the board. Turning them too much costs you balance and control.
• Stiff landing: don’t lock your knees when you land. Always keep them slightly bent to cushion the impact.

Progression

When your nollie feels natural and you can land it every time, try adding small spins: the Nollie Frontside 180 is the perfect next step. Or try the Nose Butter to take the nollie into ground tricks (tricks on the snow).