Is there anyone who landed a Varial Kickflip before a Kickflip?
While a Varial Kickflip is more complex trick, a Varial Kickflip can be easier than a Kickflip under some conditions. We will analyze the science behind it and how to land a Varial Kickflip.
Summary
Jump before popping the tail.
Lift your body before popping the tail. As I said in the previous content, you can't flick your board with your body weight holding down your board.
Flick like a kickflip, but more forward.
The basic concept of the flick of a Varial Kickflip is the same as a Kickflip's. The only difference is the direction: You should flick forward or even to the toe side.
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Breakdown of the trick
Foot placement
I put my front foot before the bolts, backfoot in the pocket. If you want to pop higher, put your front foot back.
Approach
While approaching, keep your eyes on your front foot. Bend straight down with your weight slightly on the toe side. This difference between the center of gravity of your body and the board will be crucial to spin your board effectively.
Jump up
Lift your body straight upward and let your body gain upward momentum before popping. Your body goes to the toe side, and your board spins backside by pushing the ground straight down with your weight distributed to the toe side.
You don't have to spin your board: It is a result of the weight distribution.
Pop
You can finally pop when your body reaches high enough. Trying to pop too early makes it harder to pop, as your body still has the energy to hold your board down.
Flick
After everything, it's time to flick.
Unlike a Kickflip, you should flick your front foot straight forward or slightly to the toe side to avoid blocking its horizontal spin.
Tips
Let's study the trick further in detail.
Proceed from the links below.
The Science of Varial Kickflip in Skateboarding
Should you learn Treflip after Varial Flip?
Do I have to learn Varial Flip before Treflip?
No. They flip due to fundamentally different mechanics.
This article analyzes the scientific differences between a Varial Flip and a Treflip. They rotate and flip for entirely different reasons, and the distinction involves far more than how the back foot moves. Let us examine the mechanics in detail.
Comparison between Varial Kickflip and Kickflip
Is a Varial Kickflip easier than a Kickflip?
In many cases, yes. This is related to both human anatomy and basic physics.
Statements such as “Varial Kickflips are easier than Kickflips” or even “Tre Flips feel easier” are surprisingly common. But why would a more complex motion feel easier? This article explores the scientific reasons behind that impression.