Kicker ramps are a great way for children to practice their skating skills. They can be used to learn new tricks and improve their balance. Here we will discuss how to teach children to use kicker ramps when they skate.
Kicker ramps are short, upward ramps with a flat surface off of which you jump with your skateboard. Generally, you could compare it to a ski jump. This obstacle is perfect for getting you a little more “airtime” or helping you jump to higher heights. You can do all the common flatground tricks on a kicker. A kicker can also help you practice tricks that you can’t pop high enough for on the ground.
Here are some steps that you can follow when teaching children how to use kicker ramps:
Start by teaching them the basics of skating. Make sure they know how to balance on the board and push themselves forward.
Once they have mastered the basics, introduce them to kicker ramps. Start with small ramps and gradually increase the size as they become more comfortable.
Teach them how to approach the ramp at an angle and how to pop off the ramp.
Encourage them to practice jumping off the ramp and landing back on their board.
Once they have mastered jumping off the ramp, teach them how to do tricks such as ollies and kickflips.
Kicker ramps are a great way for children to improve their skating skills. By following these steps, you can teach your child how to use kicker ramps safely and effectively.