General
no comply
What does no comply mean?
A trick in which the rider steps the front foot onto the ground, pops the tail so the board rises, then jumps back onto it, often with a 180 rotation.
"No comply 180s are back in style."
Origin
Popularized in the late 1980s and named for the 'non-complying' front foot that leaves the board; associated with skater Ray Barbee.
Frequently asked questions
What is a no comply?
It's a trick where you step your front foot onto the ground, pop the tail so the board rises, then jump back onto it, often adding a 180 rotation.
Where does the no comply come from?
It was popularized in the late 1980s and is associated with skater Ray Barbee; the name refers to the 'non-complying' front foot that leaves the board.
Is the no comply a hard trick?
The basic no comply is fairly accessible, which is part of why no comply 180s and variations have stayed popular over the years.
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