Kickflip doesn't flip? DON'T flick harder. DO keep it compact.

Name: Kickflip doesn't flip? DON'T flick harder. DO keep it compact.
Uploaded: 2022-12-29T12:00:15.000Z
Duration: 8 min 21 s
Description: whythetrick uses 3D models to explain why a kickflip under-rotates or sticks to the front foot. Argues for a compact flick and better pop timing instead of a harder flick.

whythetrick5 skaters recommend it · 5 mentions, 2022 to 2024

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whythetrick uses 3D models to explain why a kickflip under-rotates or sticks to the front foot. Argues for a compact flick and better pop timing instead of a harder flick.

Why skaters like it

Linked in r/NewSkaters whenever someone's kickflip sticks to the front foot, under-flips, or flies out in front. Fixes the flick with a 3D axis view.

Flip tricks Slow motion Body and biomechanics #Kickflip #Flick #whythetrick #3DModels #Pop #Under-flip

“it looks like you're flicking pretty hard which causes the board to over rotate. around 10s in this vid gives an example of how it takes very little effort to get the right flip.”
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u/OgChigga2024 · 3 points

Check out this vid, I tend to have the same problem and this video helps explain the missing mechanic that causes us to under flip even when we flick hard. [VIDEO]

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u/nootfiend692023 · 2 points

it looks like you're flicking pretty hard which causes the board to over rotate. around 10s in this vid gives an example of how it takes very little effort to get the right flip. no solid advice but maybe a new perspective [VIDEO]

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u/Colin_Yu_Owet2023 · 1 points

Hey dude commenter from the other thread. Im working on the flick too. This video helps me keep the board from flying out. [VIDEO]

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u/chopinanopolis2022 · 1 points

Check out this video from whythetrick [VIDEO] he describes tricks using 3d models. This video describes your exact Problem

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Kickflip doesn't flip? DON'T flick harder. DO keep it compact.

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