HOW TO VARIAL KICKFLIP by Jonny Giger is a skateboarding tutorial for the Varial Kickflip. Jonny Giger's updated and more detailed tutorial with step-by-step practice progression, a section on recovering from early failure modes, and a focus on the importance of rolling slowly and leaning over the board when first learning.
What this video teaches
Jonny Giger's updated and more detailed tutorial with step-by-step practice progression, a section on recovering from early failure modes, and a focus on the importance of rolling slowly and leaning over the board when first learning.
Key tips
1Roll very slowly when first learning: it improves balance, reduces risk, and lets you focus on foot mechanics without worrying about speed
2Front foot angled in kickflip position behind the bolts; back foot in shove-it pocket for more spin power or center of tail for more control
3The shove and the flip happen simultaneously: both feet work at exactly the same moment, not one after the other
4Front foot flicks out straight or slightly inward, not sideways like a kickflip, so the flip axis stays clean as the board rotates
5When the board keeps landing in front of you: lean your upper body forward over the board and jump in the direction of your weight
6The half-rotation problem (board only goes 90 degrees) is usually caused by the front foot going too far sideways or not enough downward push on the tail
7Warm up with shove-its to get your back foot comfortable with the scooping motion before attempting the full trick
8Lean slightly back before the flip, then shift forward to catch so your weight is centered as the board comes around