Powerslide of Doom!

[Sk8er_MaFe]

everytime i try to powerslide i fall flat on my face! (about 4 scabs on my elbows now) i just dont understand how to do it. i make it about 45 degrees then it just stops!...i can do some basic flip tricks (kickflip, heelflip, pop/shove it, ollie about deck and a half now) i looked up powersliding on the trick tip section of ramprage and it just didnt help me... :-10:...advice please? :cool:

[DCsleepsalone]

try powersliding from switch to regular, its easier at first, and if you have soft wheels that might be a problem too

[Sk8er_MaFe]

97a authobahn 53 mm
switch to regular...i might try it...how is it easier?

[DCsleepsalone]

because your regular position is what youre most comfortable in, and it will always be easier to get into, its hard to explain but they are way easier at first than regular to switch, just try it.

[Sk8er_MaFe]

maybe i should wear elbow pads...hmm...
alright i try it out...maybe it could be easier...thx

[Sk8er_MaFe]

the trick tip section said it is easier to do it when ur going faster. does that mean like 3 hard pushes with black bones swiss bearings on cement or what?

[crazy_dave]

Try simply swinging your trucks a 180, until you get hte feeling of the motion, then try doing it with you wheels on the floor. If your stopping, try going faster and leaning a bit (but not too much) backwards, this pushes your weight forwards making you slide:D.

[Sk8er_MaFe]

Try simply swinging your trucks a 180, until you get hte feeling of the motion, then try doing it with you wheels on the floor. If your stopping, try going faster and leaning a bit (but not too much) backwards, this pushes your weight forwards making you slide:D.
thx for the advice...clears up some stuff ;)

[rustyburrito55]

put your hands on the ground behind you if you dont wanna fall on your face. Or just lean back! you do have to go faster then 3 pushes so...

[Sk8er_MaFe]

put your hands on the ground behind you if you dont wanna fall on your face. Or just lean back! you do have to go faster then 3 pushes so...
3 really hard pushes???lol...uhhh alright as soon as it stops freakin raining i will try it :D

[proposer37_60]

my cousin said that it helps him to put his both feet on either edges of the board[leading foot on nose,back foot on tail].i cant do them,but hes pretty much mastered them.

[jE b3cks]

power slides are really easy... if ur reg, just put most of your weight on your left foot, and push ur right foot forward, try not to push down too much or you'll end up stoppying

[Sk8er_MaFe]

are they easier backside or frontside?

[Ramp]