Take another look at this photo of P-Rod at the X Games, pulling off a switch varial heelflip. Notice how level his shoulders are with the ground.
How To Heelflip on a Skateboard
By Steve Cave, About.com Guide
Step 5 - Stay Level
Heelflip with P-Rod keeping it level
Credit: Bryce Kanights/Shazamm/ESPN Images
Just like with the kickflip, make sure you stay level. If you lean too far forward - as in, toward your toes, you will tend to leave your skateboard behind you. Keep yourself level, and your weight over your skateboard.
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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