Frontside Heelflip
The Stylish Turn and Heel
The Frontside Heelflip combines a frontside 180-degree ollie with a heelflip. It is known for its stylish, flowing look, but can be challenging to control due to the opposite motions of the body turn and the heel flick.
Heelflip, Frontside 180
🎯 Flow and Style
Adding Frontside Heelflips to your repertoire is a great way to add style and variety to your skating. They are a crowd-pleaser and feel amazing to land cleanly.
👟 Foot Positioning
1. Front Foot Position
Set your front foot for a heelflip, with your toes hanging off the edge and your heel on the board.
2. Back Foot Position
Your back foot is on the tail, ready for a solid pop.
📈 Detailed Frontside Heelflip Execution
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Wind Up and Pop
Start turning your shoulders frontside as you pop the tail.
Flick and Rotate
As you pop and start the frontside 180 rotation with your body, flick your front foot forward and out to the side for the heelflip.
Catch and Land
The board will flip and turn. Keep your eyes on it, catch it with your feet over the bolts, and land switch.
Golden Tip!
The key is to find the right timing between your shoulder turn and your heel flick. It should feel like one smooth, continuous motion.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
Board doesn't flip: You might be turning too much before flicking. Focus on the flick.
Board doesn't rotate 180: Lead more with your head and shoulders.
The board lands behind you: Try to jump forward with the board.
This tutorial will help you master the Frontside Heelflip:
Video Tutorial
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Now it's time to practice! Remember: consistency is the key to success.