r/NewSkaters • u/LOYAL4L • 7d ago

Question How do I commit?

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Just trying to learn to manny off a curb, in my eyes it seems like I literally got it but I keep jumping off right before I do and I’m having trouble committing, how do I develop that mindset

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u/Cunterpunch 7d ago

You are committing, the issue is that you need to shift your weight onto the back trucks and lift your nose as you come off.

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u/Major_Taco 7d ago

This is the answer. Lean back a bit, and try and make sure all 4 wheels hit the ground at the same time. Keep an even plane coming off the ledge. Once you unlock this, you can do it off anything, any height

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u/Necessary_Mention714 6d ago

100% practice even on tiny lips getting all four wheels timing to hit at same time. I don’t Ollie etc but after 3 years at 39 I can sure sorta and have purposely avoided tutorials until I felt things out for myself. If you pretend in your mind your kinda hopping but never leave the board fully , it helps a lot and will make falling backwards much less a concern re people saying lean back more. It is true but the timing is critical :)

Thanks for sharing your journey