Make Varial Flips Super Easy by Skate IQ is a skateboarding tutorial for the Varial Kickflip. A short Skate IQ tip video emphasizing a low front foot position at or below the center-line mark as the key to making varial flips feel approachable, with a focus on applying maximum grip tape pressure before the flick.
What this video teaches
A short Skate IQ tip video emphasizing a low front foot position at or below the center-line mark as the key to making varial flips feel approachable, with a focus on applying maximum grip tape pressure before the flick.
Key tips
1Place your front foot at the center-line mark or even slightly below it: a low position makes the board spin and flip faster with less effort
2Back foot on the tail with toes at the toe side rail; you can hang toes off the edge slightly to hook the rail for added spin
3With a tight foot position, plant the majority of your weight on the ball of your front foot and hold it steady all the way through the squat and jump
4Focus on getting maximum pressure from your front foot against the grip tape low on the board before kicking through it
5Do not jam your front foot up toward the nose to force a flip; keep it low and let the pressure from grip tape contact do the work
6When you feel the pressure from your front foot on the grip tape, kick straight through and watch the front bolts as your target landing spot
7The board will spin and flip faster with a low foot position so commit to it rather than second-guessing the setup
8Varial flips are approachable enough that some skaters land them before their first kickflip: the back foot scoop assists the flip rotation