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Ghetto Bird

A nollie hardflip with a late backside 180 revert.

The Ghetto Bird is an advanced Flatground trick.

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Spec

Difficulty
advanced
Complexity
Category
Flatground
Stance
regular

Your progress

Steps

  1. 1

    Set up

    Front foot 1.5 inches under the front bolts, back foot centered on the tail, weight back.

  2. 2

    Pop and flip

    Pop and flick the hardflip motion, letting the board flip between your legs.

  3. 3

    Late revert

    Catch around 90 degrees, then turn 180 to revert as you land.

Frequently asked

What should I learn before the Ghetto Bird?
The ghetto bird builds on Hardflip. Get that consistent first, since the ghetto bird reuses the same pop, balance, or flick.
Is the Ghetto Bird hard to learn?
The ghetto bird is an advanced trick. It gets much easier once you can already hardflip.

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