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Paradox of Varial Kickflip - Scientifical break down why this trick is easier than kickflip

whythetrick2 skaters recommend it · 2 mentions, 2022 to 2023
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16K views · 4 years ago · Trick science · Intermediate

whythetrick breaks down varial kickflip mechanics with 3D models and physics theory. It argues the horizontal spin can make the trick easier to land than a plain kickflip. 2022 upload, about 7 minutes.

Why skaters like it

Linked in r/NewSkaters threads about kickflip and varial flip learning, where skaters debate the physics. One commenter says it skips the gyroscopic effect.

“another more general thing is i think kickflips gives you more confidence in manipulating the board.”

u/nootfiend69

What skaters said on Reddit

u/overthinker742023 · 2 points

Right, I've finally had a look at whether whythetrick talks about the gyroscopic effect in kickflips, and he doesn't. The closest he gets is this: [VIDEO] This video is about why varial flips are easier than kickflips. My answer would be because you are working with the gyroscopic effect [edit- I can't varial flip either, perhaps I'll start trying to get them before the kickflip]. Pop at 45 degrees and the gyroscopic

u/nootfiend692022 · 1 points

another more general thing is i think kickflips gives you more confidence in manipulating the board. when i tried learning kickflips it was really just a brute force effort. i think i spent a lot of time doing the same technique over and over, thinking the problem was with my execution of the technique. actually i realize now i was perfectly executing the same incorrect technique every attempt basically. but this tim

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