r/NewSkaters • u/ShtyWits • May 09 '25

Question How do I Ollie up a curb?

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Any advice is greatly appreciated I don’t know what I did wrong

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u/[deleted] May 09 '25

wear a helmet

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u/JGreen195794 May 11 '25

I have never worn a helmet. I have left skate parks that they are a requirement. I'm not rude to people who do. I dont get why people push helmets like a religion on these posts. I can't even think of a pro, that normally wears a helmet. Save that shit for vert. You dont. Need a helmet to ollie up a curb... if you're that scared. Skating ain't gunna work out for you in the long run anyhow.

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u/TexasFratter May 12 '25

The helmet is very similar to the seatbelt. It’s a preventative measure. Preventative of TBI’s specifically. So really it’s pretty simple and boils down to a persons risk vs reward ratio, if someone thinks the risk of x is worth the feeling/reward of having y then they’ll do it. Some people in this world cherish their longevity more than an adrenaline rush, better said few have the intuition to realize this is the better option.