How to Hardflip - Skateboard Tricks Tutorial (Slow Motion)
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How to Hardflip - Skateboard Tricks Tutorial (Slow Motion) by Skiddy Skates is a skateboarding tutorial for the Hardflip. Comprehensive slow-motion tutorial that breaks the hardflip into three distinct phases: the pop and throw, the flick, and hang time into landing.
What this video teaches
Comprehensive slow-motion tutorial that breaks the hardflip into three distinct phases: the pop and throw, the flick, and hang time into landing. Emphasizes building confidence by throwing the trick before committing to stay over it.
Key tips
1Place your front foot in the exact center of the board with heel hanging off, toes angled toward the front wheel on the opposite rail
2Put your back foot on the center of the tail, shifted back so both shoe fronts line up, weight loaded into the back corner
3Pop the board straight down and follow through with your back foot while jumping almost backward, letting the board go in front of you first
4Flick the kickflip motion only after the nose is pointed straight up at the sky, not during the initial pop
5Keep your shoulders locked square over the bolts throughout the entire trick to help pull your front foot back to catch
6After popping vertically, pull your front foot straight up out of the way before flicking so the board can flip between your legs
7Practice landing with only your front foot first to build confidence before committing to both feet
8Guide the board the rest of the way around with your front foot catch if it has not fully rotated yet