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Comparison between Varial Kickflip and Kickflip

Some say, "Varial Kickflips are easier than Kickflips" or "Trelfip is even easier." But why? How can more complicated tricks be easier? Let's science it.

Posted: 2022-04-29 10:51:42Last updated: 2023-05-26 21:59:47

Science of Varial Kickflip in skateboarding

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.

Posted: 2022-04-03 11:24:36Last updated: 2023-05-20 18:11:41

Nollie BS Shove-it - How to spin forward

How do you spin your board forward? I mean, you can't bend your knee forward, can you?

Posted: 2022-03-31 10:53:14Last updated: 2023-05-26 22:01:45

Science of Nollie BS Shove-it in skateboarding

Nollie BS Shove-it. As a skater, this trick feels really simple. But as a nerd, corrections: from an academic point of view, this trick is packed of questions.

Posted: 2022-03-18 11:19:31Last updated: 2023-05-20 17:58:24

The line of sight in backside 50-50

Where you look at determines where you lock in. And whether you can lock in effectively or not is strongly affected by your line of sight. This time, we will analyze the science behind it.

Posted: 2022-03-04 10:55:02Last updated: 2023-05-26 22:04:46

Science of BS 50-50 in skateboarding

Even when you know how to ollie and bs 180, sometimes you can't lock in to the right place.

Posted: 2022-02-15 20:36:47Last updated: 2023-05-26 22:05:29

Treflip weight distribution and landing back on your board

This time we talk about this common saying: Treflips are easier when moving. I, too, personally think you should try this trick moving no matter how slow it is. But scientifically why? Perhaps it has something to do with the…

Posted: 2022-01-27 10:57:03Last updated: 2023-05-26 22:07:11

Function of front foot in Treflip

We have been saying different things about the function of the front foot in Treflips. In fact, there's no such thing as a unique way to use the front foot and it does vary depending on skaters' preference. This time,…

Posted: 2022-01-19 10:57:44Last updated: 2023-05-26 22:13:16

Pop Shove-it weight distribution

Spinning is not the hardest part of pop shove-its. It is to land back on your deck. Sometimes your board flies away, flips after you think you caught it, spins too much, or your backfoot does not land on your…

Posted: 2021-12-29 11:04:43Last updated: 2023-05-26 22:14:52

Why Pop Shove-it flips and how to avoid it

You may have difficulty keeping your board flat in your Pop Shove-it. Considering some skaters can Pop Shove-it, Treflip, and even Pressure flip with the same foot placement, foot placement shouldn't be the only factor that flips the board. This…

Posted: 2021-12-15 11:05:21Last updated: 2023-05-26 22:21:18