How-To Hardflip with Spencer Nuzzi by RIDE Channel is a skateboarding tutorial for the Hardflip. Spencer Nuzzi (RIDE Channel) gives a stripped-down breakdown: front foot goes up and behind, back foot goes down and in front, and the hardest part is simply getting the front foot out of the way so the board can flip.
What this video teaches
Spencer Nuzzi (RIDE Channel) gives a stripped-down breakdown: front foot goes up and behind, back foot goes down and in front, and the hardest part is simply getting the front foot out of the way so the board can flip. He adds one distinct cue: throw the front shoulder back to avoid getting stuck in the rotation and ensure a clean rollaway.
Key tips
1Front foot slightly angled and below the bolts, similar to a frontside flip or kickflip position
2Back foot like an ollie but a little farther back on the tail
3Front foot motion is up and behind you, back foot motion is down and in front of you, those two opposing paths drive the flip
4The hardest part is getting the front foot out of the way so the board has room to flip
5Practice catching with one foot first to understand how the board lands before committing both feet
6Once the flip is consistent, add the back foot by simply jumping higher and letting the board flip beneath you
7Throw the front shoulder back during the trick, otherwise you get stuck in a rotation circle and the hardflip does not complete
8Practice repeatedly until the motion is automatic, everyone develops it at their own pace