An ollie is a fundamental trick in skateboarding. But have you ever wondered about the physics of an ollie, and what the ideal skateboard for performing one looks like? Delve into the world of sports engineering and the complexities of using science to enhance performance with Jan T. Heinen, a recent alumnus of the TU Delft, who has recently co-authored a paper on how to maximize the height of an ollie.

The tracks played during the episode:

1. Avril Lavigne, Sk8er Boi

2. Kato Kato, L'Evasion

3. Kraftwerk, The Man Machine

Big thanks to the Echobox Radio team for hosting us and helping out with everything!