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How to Frontside Kickturn (transition basics)

Ben Degros2 skaters recommend it · 2 mentions, 2023 to 2024
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49K views · 9 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner

Ben Degros walks through how to do a frontside kickturn on a mini ramp in about three minutes. Covers basic transition technique for new skaters.

Why skaters like it

Gets linked in r/NewSkaters threads when someone struggles with frontside kickturns on a ramp, and Ben Degros is a go-to channel for basics.

“… This guy Ben Degros has a great skate channel for tutorials and general skate info”

u/_Elrond_Hubbard_ · Full comment

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u/_Elrond_Hubbard_2023 · 2 points

Frontside kickturn? [VIDEO] This guy Ben Degros has a great skate channel for tutorials and general skate info

u/jamesreivax2024 · 1 points

Do you mean backside and frontside? I don't know if you're talking about skating transition, but if you are, backside kick turns are easier. For frontside, it helps to have your body turned before going up the ramp. You may wanna practice on flat first. Anyway, here's a tutorial that should help you: [VIDEO]

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