A reader named Chandler wrote in with a pretty common problem with learning how to Heelflip. He asked, "When ever I heelflip the board dosent flip all the way around it just lands upside down. Do I have to ollie higher? If i do how?"

For heelflips, your ollies do have to be pretty high. I'd say at least 2 feet. More is better. Getting a higher ollie can take a lot of work though - getting a higher ollie is all about getting a good solid pop, and then pulling up your knees. PULL 'EM UP! Read How Can I Make My Ollies Higher for more help with that.

The other thing to do is to practice. Keep at it. Some people learn tricks in an afternoon, and some people take longer. Much longer. Take your time, practice, and if it's taking too long to learn one trick then take a break and work on another one.

If you have any advice to add, or questions for more help with heelflips, post a comment below!

If you aren't from America, then this might be just an ordinary week for you. But if you ARE from the USA, then you know that tomorrow is THANKSGIVING! Time to eat too much turkey, and pass out on the couch while watching football. Good times!

I'm not a small guy, and holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas don't help! Mind you I don't think I'm "fat" exactly, but I am heavy. I work out, but I'm also a pig, and the fact of the matter is I'm a big guy!

Being a big guy is a bonus most of the time, but not so much in skateboarding. We tend to break boards, and have a harder time of it! Check out "What should heavy skaters do, to not break so many skateboards?" to get some great insights. There are a few things that the skater can do differently, and there are a couple of companies that make stronger skateboards.

And if you are the heavier skater, reading this, don't get down on yourself! Some great skaters are tall or stocky. There are some huge benefits to being a bigger skater! If you are having a tough time learning to skate, read this other FAQ, "What should big or tall skaters do when learning to skateboard?" And seriously, dude, bigger is better! It can be nice to have some presence to throw around the skatepark. Enjoy being who you are!

If you have any other suggestions to add, or know of any other tough skateboard brands, leave a comment!

There's been a lot of talk about environmentalism within skateboarding, but how do YOU feel about it? Let's find out! Here's a poll: