Backside 180 Heelflip
The Powerful Heel and Turn
The Backside 180 Heelflip combines a backside 180-degree ollie with a heelflip. This trick is considered quite difficult as the body and board are turning in the same direction as the heelflip, which can make it feel awkward to control.
Heelflip, Backside 180
🎯 Embrace the Challenge
Landing a solid Backside 180 Heelflip is a huge accomplishment. It is a powerful and respected trick that shows a high level of technical skill and board control.
👟 Foot Positioning
1. Front Foot Position
Your front foot is in a heelflip position, with your toes hanging off the edge.
2. Back Foot Position
Your back foot is on the tail, ready to pop and help initiate the backside rotation.
📈 Detailed Backside 180 Heelflip Execution
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Wind Up and Pop
Wind up your shoulders for the backside turn and pop the tail hard.
Flick and Turn
As you pop, begin the backside 180 rotation with your body and flick your front foot out for the heelflip.
Stay Over It and Land
This trick has a tendency to fly behind you. Focus on staying on top of the board. Catch it and land switch.
Golden Tip!
The key is a strong pop and a committed shoulder turn. You have to really throw your body into the rotation while timing the flick perfectly.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
Board landing behind you: This is the most common problem. Try to jump slightly forward.
Incomplete rotation: Turn your head and shoulders all the way around.
The flip is not clean: Make sure your heelflip technique is solid on its own.
This tutorial will help you tackle the Backside 180 Heelflip:
Video Tutorial
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Watch on YouTube →🏆 Congratulations! You made it to the end!
Now it's time to practice! Remember: consistency is the key to success.