How To: VARIAL HEELFLIP | Varial Heelflip Tutorial
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How To: VARIAL HEELFLIP | Varial Heelflip Tutorial by Tom's Tutorials is a skateboarding tutorial for the Varial Heelflip. Tom Rohrer delivers a precise, methodical tutorial built around two key insights: loading weight onto the front toe edge before the pop, and flicking with the toe rather than the heel.
What this video teaches
Tom Rohrer delivers a precise, methodical tutorial built around two key insights: loading weight onto the front toe edge before the pop, and flicking with the toe rather than the heel. He walks through foot placement, weight distribution, shoulder alignment, and the relationship between the back-foot scoop and front-foot flick in clear steps.
Key tips
1Back foot sits on the inner toe-side pocket of the tail, not centered, so you get pop and a slight scoop
2Front foot toe lines up along the heel-side edge of the board, toes pressed down for maximum pressure
3Most of your weight goes on the front toe, not the back toe, which is the opposite of most tricks
4Bend down very far before the pop so all that toe-side pressure can translate into height
5Keep shoulders square and parallel to the board, and stay centered front-to-back
6Back foot pops and scoops slightly frontside, then the front foot flicks and guides the rotation
7Flick with your toe off the heel-side edge, not your heel, same concept as a regular heelflip
8After the flick, push your front foot straight out and tuck both legs up to let the board complete the rotation