How To Heelflip on a Skateboard
By Steve Cave, About.com
Step 4 - Get Out of the Way
Heelflip - Out of the Way
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Just like with a kickflip, you want to get our feet out of the way of the board so that it can spin freely. Take this moment to pull your front foot back up underneath you, and get ready to catch the skateboard. When heelflipping, the skateboard can spin pretty fast. It helps to be looking down and watching the board spin, but try to not lean forward.
Prev
- Heelflip Setup
- Step 2 - Heelflip Stance
- Step 3 - The Pop & Kick
- Step 4 - Get Out of the Way
- Step 5 - Stay Level
- Step 6 - Catch the Skateboard
- Step 7 - Land and Roll Away
- Step 8 - Alternate Heelflip Style
- Step 9 - Common Heelflip Problems
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