5 MAJOR Tips For LEARNING FLIP TRICKS

Today I'm discussing the main tips I have for developing a deep bag of flip tricks, after many years of enjoying skateboarding and coming to realize the most important aspects of it.

[@xisotopex]

I wish you 100% recovery. back issues are no joke. being healthy in general is a blessing we sometimes take for granted.

[@plzineedtogowayrn6353]

Facts

[@MrZombieTurds]

Always* People don't know how good they have it, until they don't!

[@erickg5967]

Facts bro

[@chzy_hokage2998]

I love that. "sometimes, resting is the answer." I took a week off and now all of a sudden I can land fakie kickflips 2/4 times

[@lukemate2783]

1/2 times

[@maxsanchez764]

Right? literally the most underrated skating advice ever!

[@jimizxztheorginal]

@Cecilia Colereally though. I swear sometimes I work on a trick all day, go to sleep and dream I landed it, then wake up with the muscle memory from the dream and go stick it in a few tries. Learning is weird like that sometimes.

[@andrewramirez9190]

Amen to that I stopped skating for a year and went to the skatepark and now Im back and better than ever!

[@hitank1]

@@lukemate2783 mathematics

[@moldyrefrigerator]

I agree with playing SKATE a ton, I played it everyday and eventually built a bag of flip tricks so deep that I would go months at a time without losing to anyone. You’d be surprised what you can learn when facing an “E”.

[@devonbrowne5446]

I wish you were my neighbor lol

[@krab4208]

Bro this channel has the best skate content and advice I have ever received. You should have a PHD in skateboarding. Just picked up skating again after several years and 8 months in I’m landing tres everyday because of you. Keep up the good work man

[@nb-rc8nf]

Alright listen, I've been skating every day for about 6 months. last week I was able to ollie up curbs with no effort. Now I can barely get all four wheels off the ground and I have been skating every day I never stopped. I just have no idea what happened.

[@krab4208]

@@nb-rc8nf could just be a day man or it could be your mind set. Don’t let bad days get you down. Go listen to some three 6 mafia and tell yourself your gonna Ollie up every curb and just do it. Good luck my man get buck

[@ahmade.8142]

I just started skating tbe other day after about 9 years. The frustration is setting in already lol

[@fabeskates]

@@nb-rc8nf don’t skate to get angry, you will be very disappointed in what you try. Just cruise around and have fun. Try different things, slappy on a curb, try to roll of a high ledge, go to a different location. Start off with easy stuff. Once I’m stressing over my abilities, I will focus on something lighter until I gather momentum back up.

[@nb-rc8nf]

@@fabeskates Yeah but I was able to ollie up curbs easily and now I cant. I am still skating everyday. It is so bad that I can barely get all four wheels off the ground now. So of course I'm gonna be pissed lol. Although I can almost varial flip.

[@graalcloud]

Some of the only times I've ever learned a trick almost immediately were during games of SKATE. I don't know what it is but sometimes you just magically land a trick you've never even tried. Or sometimes you get a lot closer to a trick than you expected, and it inspires you to learn the trick later.

[@troidberg]

Some of my tips that I've learned after 9 years of skateboarding: 1- Tricks are sometimes like building blocks. I couldn't bs tailslide until I learned proper bs 5-0s. I never took the time to learn fs lipslides (although I could do harder tricks) but I decided to learn them one day to get better at fs tricks such as fs noseblunts or fs tailslides. I learned fs noseblunt the same session I learned fs overcrook. 2- Tricks will come and go, except your few go-to tricks. Therefore, if one of your tricks has been feeling good lately, take it to the next level. For instance, if you have been feeling good doing nose manuals, try a shuv out or a flip out, because next week you might not have them on lock anymore. Similarly, if you have been getting good crooks, try it on a handrail. 3- Some people might argue with this one, but landing on the board hurts way less than ditching/kicking out your board. So try to stick it if you believe you truly have the trick.

[@kseebees94]

this first tip is exactly what i've been needing to hear. it feels like i can only land pop shuvs if i jump forward and this really inspired me to try controlling my board instead of letting it control me. plus the slow mo footage of your scoop should be really helpful in that process too

[@jaanusjoller4138]

Man, I wish you a speedy recovery. Got my life changed by a herniated disc a few years back. I was bedridden for months, but proper physio and daily excercises got me going again, I even skated like 6 times last year (a big deal for me, thought I'd never skate again)! Anyway, (try to) enjoy the recovery process, and I hope you'll be crushing it again in no-time!

[@luna_nav377]

This was exactly the video I needed to stumble on. I know sometimes it's just frustration but I almost stopped skating because I didn't think I could pass my progression anymore . I've been stuck trying to learn the same tricks for months now . I almost felt like quiting cus skating is so damn hard lol but I love it too much to stop . This truly felt refreshing and different than other skate advice thank you!

[@yournamehere1279]

you a straight flip technition. props all daybro

[@littlebear2477]

I love the format and your approach to your content !

[@ImLammy]

thanks for the encouragement man, i’ve been trying to get my kickflips consistent for a while and this helps

[@armannafisi8731]

I’m so grateful for you man! You have taught me so much though you don’t know me I have tried even harder to get better day in and day out because of every facet of your videos man. I have discovered the mental as well as the simple minutia of physical and foot placement that has helped me correct my lack luster trials. People are so stubborn on being taught and I am grateful that I humbled myself when I was injured to watch a skate hack and yours was one of them and has lead me on to being a better skater and a grateful one also.

[@SKATEHACKS]

Thanks man, glad I could help

[@ford1381]

My favorite channel for improving my sk8 knowledge. THX A LOT

[@sk8rcarmen]

not me in my math class watching this =))) best skate content channel ong

[@joesheehy728]

I usually avoid KZbin when it comes to Skateboatding tips. The reason being the videos are either cheesy af or no help at all.. this was helpful and refreshing. Thanks.

[@jjrdias]

Sweet slow motion shots. Thank you, KZbin recommendations.

[@kenneththam2480]

The non-conventional tricks (under flips, half flips) are so pleasing to watch in slow motion

[@EroticMotionShufflin]

So true, worn out boards and shoes feel so different. My personal tip for skating is you don’t just skate with your feet, your whole body is involved. How you have your weight proportioned on your board, the way you throw your arms. Also timing, you gotta time when you pop flick, and jump. Especially for tre flips. try different feet positioning, try having your heels hang out more, angle your feet different. Put your foot more forward ect. For flip tricks you gotta bend your foot as much as possible before you flick. And if you really want to get good you gotta spend more time skating,

[@mfscriptz2647]

You should do a tutorial to relearn flip tricks after feet/ankle injuries

[@PHeMoX]

I think the biggest tip is to recover properly before getting back into it? You need to have the confidence stuff has healed enough for you to not be scared destroying your feet / ankle again or you will have a hard time for sure.

[@Complex_Terms]

Dr. Kyle Brown is the man for that. His Instagram is full of free rehab exercises specifically for skateboarding.

[@SeniorsOW]

Ive been having trouble with this. Took a break off skating for 8 years and pushed progression really fast in a couple months since getting back into it. Managed an inward heel and getting tres to flip regularly, but the more i try to push the ankle im getting pain in the less i land. Sucks to take a break so soon though

[@iamlazyskater]

Awesome tips man, especially about jumping with the board. With Tres thats a killer for me. I feel like I'm having to jump so far forward to try and catch the board but maybe I'm not scooping right! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@Reziopm6795]

Best teacher on KZbin, thanks for all your hard work man keep it up 🤠

[@KingaGorski]

Stepping away from a trick when you can't quite get it is honestly so helpful. Let the muscle memory and effort of the attempts integrate itself for a bit, then come back to the trick either the next day or even a week or two later once you've taken the mind (and frustration) off it. 🙏

[@MRCY223]

I think I needed this, I’ve been attempting kickflips for awhile, and I took a break now because I skipped some of the more basic tricks. It’s due to me learning stuff quick. I felt kind of bad leaving off where I was but seeing your comments has made me feel better about it

[@KingaGorski]

@@MRCY223 Breaks are good! You'll get there 🤙

[@MRCY223]

@@KingaGorski I was out skating with my friends just hanging out, and I attempted a kickflip a couple times and I was getting really good attempts like nothing!!

[@KingaGorski]

@@MRCY223 Niiiice such a good feeling eh 🙌 integrations happenin'!

[@MRCY223]

@@KingaGorski good and meh news, good news is my friend Devin landed his first today. Bad news, I still cannot bring my left foot back. So I plan for tomorrow to attempt a trick he gave me and maybe more flick from the ankle instead of the whole leg

[@dakotawinston7677]

Man you’re really on point with that first tip. I made that mistake for years

[@chad480906]

I love these slow motion flip tricks. You make it seem so easy. Can't wait until spring to practice some more. You're amazing man!

[@zvnabalisong4935]

I love the philosophy you bring into skateboarding. Great advice for sure

[@aaronbleavins]

Patience is key. Don’t force yourself too long ona trick in one sesh if it’s not working out. You have to know that it’ll eventually work if you keep practicing.

[@Rickyswoop]

Thanks for the video! Lower back disk issues are nasty, something that really helped me was a herb called Boswellia, it's really good for pain and inflammation. Also cutting out grains and dairy can lower inflammation and help heal the disc. All the best to you!

[@bertmclin]

Solid video! Great advice and well thought out. Props!😘😘

[@plzineedtogowayrn6353]

Great video. Seriously hope u get better. Would love a video on vert skating

[@superstreetfighter14]

Wow! That slow-motion camera really helps. ✌🏻🙂

[@Taziod]

1min in (back into skating after 10 years as I stopped when I was 15) - First tip is already absolutely mind blowing I never considered it before. I was a kid doing pop shuv always thinking I needed to jump behind to get to it, but no I should be able to control my board.

[@mattow30]

This guy is a beast! Mad respect thank you for the good content.

[@johndoug4794]

All the best man! Always helpful on your insights, thanks a lot!

[@robofurious]

Thanks for this video, man. I’m just getting back from a knee injury. Trying to get my few flip tricks back. But I also still want to learn new ones. I’ve been skating for over 20 years so I also have a slower reaction time and slower healing factor. Your words are inspiring.

[@LxPxRxPunk]

Good point on the gear aspect. Skaters in general dont have much money, so we sometimes opt buying cheap stuff. But that can turn into a nightmare. Flips with cheap shoes or jacked griptape can become hell.

[@84vietskater]

Good advice bro been skating for awhile now trying to get back in again out of all the advice out there you the best!

[@pierrekk]

This channel is gold

[@yamasultani8481]

Best youtube tutorials on skateboarding right here

[@Gwilfawe]

You seem really humble and respectful. I admire that. You'll pick up the keys quite well friend. Thanks for your quality content.

[@joeywho534]

I’m obsessed with your style, man.

[@Gravityplaysfifa]

Yea I’m not gay but he has a good style

[@joeywho534]

I am.

[@scu-dub]

Man you are the first that "I have heard" mention how new grip can affect your flip tricks I am learning how to kickflip on a new board and I can't get this thing to flip at all! It's like velcro! But trying on my old board is alot better! And the key is to try different foot positions and not get stuck on the wrong position over and over because you will ruin your muscle memory lol trust me I know lol but I love how you broke it down man EXCELLENT TIPS BRO👍✌also I know what your going through with the back issue man I have had lower back surgery because of slipped disc's! It's no joke man! I have days where I can't even walk! It hurts so bad so take it light man ✌

[@newend2116]

I agree with a particular point you spoke about being that you shouldn't focus on the jumping back or forward to compensate for landing a trick. Learning varial heelflips eventually taught me the issue itself is my front shuv technique being jumping so far behind me that it's impossible to get both the proper height and full rotation. If I had learnt front shuvs a little better than I would have a much easier time.

[@kenrocker7427]

@skatehacks I’ve dealt with back issues for years. L5/S1 disc has been the worst. Anyway, the thing that helped me most was to do core exercises to strengthen the muscles that support the spine. This is after YEARS of injury and reinjury. I now do 100 pushups a day just as preventative maintenance. It also helps my skateboarding. @kneesovertoesguy has a great KZbin channel as well for strengthening and conditioning legs - of your ankles, knees, and hips aren’t bulletproof then your back is next in line to get injury. Good luck and speedy recovery!

[@paoloazor9883]

im enlighten 🤘🔥🔥🔥❤️ thank you so much newbie here much love and respect

[@kieranstorrie9361]

Best content dude!

[@buttkissery2k]

First tip is so true. When I leaned front shuvs like REALLY learned front shuvs I didn’t need to jump backwards, my pop moved the board underneath me, same with tre flips

[@steveg2277]

Bro you have the steeziest kickflips. I’m still trying to land mine and I’m so close. At this point it’s mental like you said. Just gotta stay after it.

[@MrHalahalaho]

Eyyy not sure if you saw my suggestion but thanks for doing this! Also could you do a video about steep and mellow kicks on decks and your thoughts on each?

[@bcyoung4673]

Ur really helpful bro. I strive to have my flip tricks down like u someday

[@gadphin]

Awesome vid! Speedy recovery!

[@theonewiththename5867]

yep been skating for 15 years now and ive learned the same hard earned lesson s presented here, would of been nice to have something like this when i was younger but hey experince makes things really sink in

[@themiyagibrothers619]

bro your tre flips are so good

[@xhughbertx]

Bro! You're the fucking man. Straight up amazing wisdom.. I've been skating for 20 years, and know all these things. Nevertheless we all need to be reminded of these core values/ practices

[@ripalltrac]

Thanks for the tips and hope your recovery goes well

[@tohiab5003]

Great vid, thanks for the tips

[@milesallen7339]

The first 3 min omg. Dude thank you. Started back and I stop a few times when I was younger and each couple year hiatus I was better. Like obvious become stronger 6th 7th 8th grade but eoukdnt skate 2 years and mental could understand. My body would take one session and I could progress further than before. Now 15 years later it took about a month and I'm only half way back but man I love skating. I will never stop again. Opiates made nothing enjoyable for years. Clean for 2.5 years. Skating one month almost can tre flip. ALMOST! ITS ROUGH THE FIRST COUPLE SESSIONS BUT THAT GOES AWAY AND WOW I LOVE SKATEBOARDING. IF KNEES HURT TRY SMITH MACHINE SQUATES WITH LEG CURLS AND LEG PRESSES ON HEELS. 2 TO 1HAMSTRING TO QUAD WORKOUTS. IT HELP ME FEEL FOOKING GREAT.

[@lalobeltran4110]

Solid tips right here

[@vx1k]

this is the video i needed. been skating 16 years and can't even kickflip haha

[@chickenmanoktae]

What helped me was thinking about both my front and back foot in doing the flip. I was focusing on the front foot flick at first but I learned that I need to consider the back foot too, to catch the board in the air after the flick. After that, just practice and build muscle memory. Just sharing

[@vx1k]

@@chickenmanoktae I appreciate the tip man. Perhaps that is something I'm doing wrong. My main issue is the board always goes behind me. I have to do what he says not to focus on in this video. I have to deliberately jump back in order to land on the board, otherwise it's just my heels on there.

[@ahunnitMyles]

@@vx1k commit my boy you got it. land back on your toes. that helped me. I dont get kick flips every try but when I do it feels amazing.

[@Its-mamo]

U down bad tremendously but have fun at least

[@uzisbaked]

@@Its-mamo yo ong 😂

[@BoyTheSkate]

Amazing tricks. Great video

[@ryanhingorani4019]

I always learn tricks when I'm not even skating. I'll be at work or laying in bed, thinking of a trick. and all of a sudden something will just click. then i cant get my mind off it until i get on my board again. Get well soon dude! I've got a bad knee to take care of right now.

[@ryanhingorani4019]

happened last night with fs flips

[@W.E.A.S.A.H]

Bruh look up how to bullet proof your knees by “strength side” it helped me get my knees stronger.

[@slickwax97]

best advice yet thanks man!

[@jackfranklin2027]

3:30 dude was geeking on that pop shuv

[@BonesofGoldSkateboarding]

Thanks for the video !

[@the.real.ipatch]

0:43 bruhhh that fade 👍👍

[@drfrankendoodle]

I had to watch this so many times cuz I kept getting distracted by the amazing tricks you were doing lol

[@pnksmigge5324]

because of what you describe here: having practiced, then taking time off and being better at it the next time, from the start I've always made a point out of trying all kinds of tricks I knew I couldn't possibly land, but I wanted my body and brain to get used to the motions and now after 5 months I can land pretty good kickflips, ollie pretty high, but also I can flip varial heels, laser flips, pressure flips, varial flips, kiwi flips, just for trying. Landing on the board however will take some actual practice with them, but I use that time on kickflips still.

[@illciv4271]

Do a vid “How to treflip front foot catch” 😭 always wanted to get these down and you have them so cleaannn💪🏽👏🏽

[@phineasphage508]

Don’t try to put your front on early, try to hang your back foot back in the air for slightly longer. If you spin it well it comes into your feet pretty naturally

[@phineasphage508]

Also practice with shuvs and pop shuvs

[@fr4ctl519]

Yo, the 3st.003's are a comfy shoe, aye?? I'm now rocking the Puig 2 shoe! Wicked video! d=]

[@skaterxxxlpogo9638]

love your videos

[@rammoral7657]

great video

[@spy_3599]

this is good footage

[@donovanhays]

Bro you had me at the very first tip. It didn't take me long to realize i didn't like the trick tips where they told me to jump forward or backwards. I'm in control of the board to a certain extent, if i have to jump forward too much then I'm popping or flicking wrong or my timing is off. You don't want to tre down a set and have to try to aim 2 feet in front of you lol

[@1_zzy2x15]

noillie inward looking clean asf 😳

[@FlowUrbanFlow]

Tip 1: Actually the opposite advice helped me. Learning that I should move forward when trying to ollie helped tremendously

[@Deftoneslistener222]

Thanks for this video

[@biggerro8356]

i needed this bc ive been skating for almost 2 years and istg i could never kickflip ive landed a few but i lost them soon after

[@uzisbaked]

i just have a problem bending my knees in the air and it’s annoying

[@mell0cats]

same bro

[@PHeMoX]

In what way? You mean like you stretch your legs when jumping up? Try to throw your arms up as high in the air as you possibly can right after you pop the tail. If this fails, try to crouch, jump up, throw your arms up as high as can be and try to retract your knees into your chest. You don't need a board to practice this necessarily. Point is, you should get comfortable in a 'crouched position up high in the air' basically. Last but not least, the later you flick your flip tricks, the more likely your legs will end up stretched. It might be timing related, try to flick earlier.

[@Gravityplaysfifa]

Dude literally do a cannon ball like you would into a pool

[@Man_Lantern_Skateboards]

I thought that said I have a demon bending my knees " "'

[@mell0cats]

@@Man_Lantern_Skateboards maybe he has a stand but doesnt know

[@wifiyz]

Got down with this one

[@davidrichter5327]

"Just play skate" that´s definitely the best tip

[@32srt32]

how to get your switch ankle to flick? i have no control in my switch ankle and leg. any tips to help with getting more control with your non dominant leg?

[@Kjskateboarding1]

Was skating flatground the other day and as I landed a half can flip my lower back just started killing me. Couldn’t move for days, today is the first without crazy pain. Hoping it goes soon and isn’t something serious 😕 just wanna skate! Injuries suck man, hope you recover soon.

[@SKATEHACKS]

Go visit a chiropractor before it happens again. Wish I did that years ago before my pain began. Start being proactive with your back health

[@Zuexis1]

I have the flip for the tre perfect, I just can't land it for the life of me. I always feel like I use too much power and energy flicking it with no time left in the air to actually land it. Maybe try less? That worked for hard flips for me. I just hope soon I can land them as clean and effortlessly as you do.

[@Whattheheckdude02]

Dude that’s me rn I have a disc problem I think I went for bs 180 and the most horrible pain came to I couldn’t breathe for a second but to present day I think I’m in the same stage as you where I can skate again but I’m taking it easy because I don’t want to irritate it but I hope you get better man !!!because it sucks

[@viktordresselaers4848]

Pls make a tutorial on how to nollie pressure hardflip... i saw u doing one and it was clean asfff

[@tigrider]

Amazing advice

[@jasmineberryy]

I’ve been really struggling with heelflips I have the flick down but no matter what I can’t seem to land on the board I can only land with my front foot or with the board behind me

[@Liqui17]

Try not to bend so much down. What helps me is to try do them with my thighs relaxed/loose

[@yairfarias7489]

Watch the heelflip tutorials that he did, I think one of those is called how to fix your heelflips or something like that, he gives a tip that can help you, your shoulders need to be aligned with the board, some people say jump backwards but that's weird, it's more like keeping your back straight. I don't know how you place your feet but I learned how to do ollies setting them like a heelflip, then I just kick my foot out and that's how I got em, both regular and switch.

[@Gravityplaysfifa]

strawberry socks 😳

[@jasmineberryy]

@@Gravityplaysfifa hi 😂

[@bread884]

This guy has the best kickflips

[@christiansanchez982]

Hope your disc issue is resolved and you recover quickly🙏

[@F1pappi]

Came here for the skate tips stayed for the life advice ✌

[@Rips4Bob20]

I hate that can do fake tre flips but can't seem to stick regular tres only get them one foot. So frustrating!

[@yogurtlurker]

Getting a board with more concave really helps. I was practicing heelflips and i could only land with my front foot on my board until i did it with my friends board and landed dead bolts lol. Also lighter wheels helps but it all boils down to how you practice i guess

[@maxsanchez764]

only problem is that 90% of the deck market out there is nothing but mellow concaves 😭😭

[@nathanvaltierra8707]

​@@maxsanchez764try skating real, krooked, antihero, hockey, fa, some dgk shapes, Baker b2 shape, and some dethwish

[@covertoperationscommentary]

I’ve notice I can skate most shoes except vans or bulky shoes. Thin shoes rip faster but feel better for me as I can feel the board with my feet more

[@irisconcepcion5885]

Full cab flip tutorial plssss

[@pchspchs]

you have the sickest style

[@nick_curry4692]

6:03 that’s the seguin park right ?? cool to see a texas skater🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@brandonmendoza9155]

I didn’t know you were from San Antonio. ❤️

[@dylannn7108]

I need winter to be over!!! I can’t skate when it’s 25 degrees every day 🙄

[@fideldog1]

Same man it sucks

[@dillonwhite4444]

-13 and 8 in of snow

[@charleshutson4276]

Sw frontside flip tutorial pleaseeeee!

[@georgematthew1682]

The comment on rest is profound 🤌 your brain is trying out all these options, that time off allows it to learn which ones are working, your body and subconscious learning together 🙌