How to Do a Nollie Kickflip on a Skateboard

The nollie kickflip is a modern classic.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Skate Rails
• Skateboard Decks
• Skateboard Helmets
• Skateboard Pads
• Skateboard Parts
• Skateboard Trucks
• Skateboard Wheels
• Skateboarding Shoes
• Skateboards

1. Set your feet up as you would for a nollie, but then move your back foot slightly toward the heel edge of your board. Many people find it helpful to angle their back feet slightly rearward so that their toes point a little toward the tail. Find a position that is comfortable for you because you can get this trick to flip from almost anywhere on the board.

2. Pop down on the nose as you would for a nollie, but take the weight off your front foot after the nose has hit the ground so that it moves out of the way of the flip.

3. Flick almost straight back toward your tail with your back foot, but still slightly behind you. If you only kick behind you, the board will not flip as powerfully, as quickly, or as high (and it will hit you in the shins much more often).

4. Bring both feet back over the board as it flips so that they are there to catch the flip after the full rotation. Try to get your feet right over the bolts to land.

Tips & Warnings

• This trick looks awesome when it is done in a relaxed fashion, so don't stress this one. Be loose.
• Watch Mike Carroll, Quim Cardona and Satva Leung for various styles and techniques.
• Skateboarding is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.

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on 3/30/2006 In order to Casperflip you need to put your feet in the kickflip position (I'm regular). Put your right foot on the back of the board slightly hanging off the end, then pop down and with your left foot; flick out then down and catch the board in the Casper position in mid air. As soon as you catch it, push your right foot (that is on the back of the board) down and with your front foot pull it up. Quickly pull your legs up to your chest and then land back on the board and roll away.

on 11/22/2005 To do a kick flip place your back foot on the board like you would in ollie. Then put your front foot at a 45 digrease angle. GOOD LUCK!

on 11/22/2005 If the board travels backwards (away from you) jump back while you are flicking the spin so that the board stays directly under you.

on 11/22/2005 This trick is easier in nollie because the board flips into your feet for an easier landing. But learn it first when you are stationary.