Help with kickflips

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

Hey guys, I can get the rotation right about half the time but have a big problem landing on the board. The board goes either out to the side or doesn't land straight... kinda off to one side. I've been trying to catch the board and stomp it down but I just can't seem to get it... any tips would help.

Jester · Posted: Oct 03, 2003 3:21 pm Post subject:

Just keep practicing. I know how frustrating this can be, it took me a year to get my kickflips to where I felt okay about 'em.

Fredrick Eisenhauer · Posted: Oct 04, 2003 1:50 am Post subject:

Yeah just practice it takes a while like some people i know have been doing it a 2 years or so still cant get them. Ive also found that if you do them up the fun box it helps a bit dont know why it jsut does.

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

thanks boys... i'm gettin' closer but I guess I'll just keep trying. It's tough Smile

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

thanks guys... finally landed one today. I've only been messin' around on a skateboard for about 2 weeks! Smile

I can land pop shuvits pretty consistently too, so I figure this should help when I try on the wakeskate.

skimmer · Newbie Joined: 28 Oct 2003 Posts: 3

yeah man ive had the same problem u gotta just try and land with ur front foot first cause thats the hardest thing to do then when u can do that try to catch the board with ur bac foot and bone it with ur front...it looks sic dude. keep practicing

wakeboarder9 · Outlaw Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Posts: 112

try to keep the board under you when you kickflip it helps alot

s-s213 · Outlaw Joined: 12 Sep 2003 Posts: 150 City: Nanaimo

Just stand tall, bend your knees and keep your weight centered on your board. Pop straight up and catch it before it starts flyin' off in different directions. When you land get ready to tic tac a bit if your still learning to get your balance. I still do it a lot and I've been skating for over a year.

Edit: By stand tall I mean don't let your weight shift around when your setting up.

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

yeah, I'm getting so-so with them now, I can kickflip over a deck now, but I'm probably landing maybe 1 in 5 attempts.

kickmyflip · Newbie Joined: 08 Oct 2003 Posts: 10

yeah i have a problem with kickflips. Can some people tell me where and how your fotting is supposed to be? some pictures would really help too Thanks

FSPRIDERUKNOW · Newbie Joined: 15 Nov 2003 Posts: 15 City: Mt. Juliet

i have the back foot normal and the front a little from the bolts at a little of an angle then slide your foot out.

s-s213 · Outlaw Joined: 12 Sep 2003 Posts: 150 City: Nanaimo

Oh yeah and as stupid as this sounds, when I was learning kickflips, I would skate on the road in front of my house. There's a slight slant in te road (not too noticeable) but they were easier when I rode up it. Maybe try them going up hill or on banks.

DBS · Guest

hahahahahahahhahahahaha. havin trouble with kickflips......give up son

DRAGON88 · Posted: Feb 27, 2004 9:07 pm Post subject:

DBS · Guest

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nazza39 · Guest

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DRAGON88 · Posted: Feb 27, 2004 10:55 pm Post subject:

Ouch, i really wish i cared what is being said on an online fourm...

f*ck get a sense of humor i was jokeing you douche.

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Jester · Posted: Feb 28, 2004 7:43 pm Post subject:

ben746 · Addict Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Posts: 560

you guys are cool

DRAGON88 · Posted: Feb 28, 2004 11:14 pm Post subject:

Jester, I acctually didnt even think about them being the same untill after i posted that... but i feel stupid that i got kinda caught up in the moment... Embarassed

Dorkus Maximus · Newbie Joined: 27 Feb 2004 Posts: 15

hahahaha,caught up in the moment,you dirty forum rat. Razz