Ghetto Bird
The Inventive Combination
The Ghetto Bird is a complex trick invented by legendary skateboarder Kareem Campbell. It consists of a hardflip combined with a late frontside 180-degree body varial. The name is said to be a reference to the police helicopters that were a common sight in his neighborhood.
Hardflip, Frontside 180
🎯 Fly High
Mastering the Ghetto Bird is a true testament to your board control and technical skill. It's a crowd-pleaser and a respected trick in the skateboarding community.
👟 Foot Positioning
1. Front Foot Position
Your front foot should be in a hardflip position, slightly angled near the front bolts.
2. Back Foot Position
Your back foot is on the tail, ready for a powerful pop and scoop.
📈 Detailed Ghetto Bird Execution
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Initiate the Hardflip
Pop the tail and initiate a hardflip. The board should start flipping and rotating frontside.
Late Frontside 180
As the board is in the air, turn your body frontside 180 degrees.
Catch and Land
Catch the board with your feet after the rotation and land switch.
Golden Tip!
The key is the timing of the body rotation. It has to be late, after the hardflip is already in motion. Focus on a high pop to get enough airtime.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
Board doesn't flip correctly: Make sure you have a solid hardflip first.
Rotating too early: This will turn into a frontside flip. The rotation must be late.
Landing with only one foot: Commit to the landing and try to keep your feet over the board.
This tutorial will help you learn the Ghetto Bird:
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.