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The hippie flip in skateboarding, also known as the 180 varial flip, is essentially a pop shove-it with a kickflip. Rotate the board 180 degrees to complete a hippie flip with advice from an...

In skateboarding, the hard flip turns the front side of the board 180 degrees while it flips in the air. Master a kickflip before attempting the hard flip with advice from an experienced skater...

The half-cab skateboarding flip is performed while riding fakie, which means riding backwards on the skateboard, and the footwork is similar to a 180-degree Ollie. Practice the half-cab flip with...

A tray flip, also known as a 360 kickflip, begins with an Ollie before kicking the board in the air, spinning it 360 degrees and landing down on top of it. Flip a skateboard in the air with advice...

The primo flip on a skateboard is done by using the toes to flip the board up on its side. Practice the primo flip with advice from an experienced skater and skate park owner in this free video on...

Skateboarding flip tricks include the kickflip and the heel flip, each of which requires using a flick of the ankle or a flick of the heel to flip the board. Attempt these beginner flips after...

A few basic skateboarding tricks that every beginner should attempt include the Ollie, the shove-it, the pop shove-it and the 360 shove-it. Master these beginner tricks with advice from an...

Every aspect of a skateboard can be customized, from the deck, trucks and wheels to the bearings and hardware. Find the perfect skateboard components with advice from an experienced skater and...

When skateboard grip tape gets dusty, clean it using a product called Grip Gum, which helps to remove dust and mild dirt from the surface. Keep grip tape clean, or replace it once it gets too...

An illusion flip on a skateboard, similar to a front-side flip, involves kicking the board out with one foot, getting it to land between the legs and turning to land back on the board. Practice...

Carrying a skateboard on a backpack is done by simply clipping it onto the outside of the pack or slipping it through the should straps. Conveniently transport a skateboard with advice from an...

Pumping a longboard requires pushing off with the back foot in long strides to gain speed. Understand the basics of riding a longboard with advice from an experienced skater and skate park owner...

Building a fixed gear bicycle is fun and riding it is much more fun. Fixed gear is more than lifestyle or a hobby, it's an art. You can be as creative as you want with your bicycle. Mix and match...

In BMX biking, an Ollie is essentially a reverse bunny hop that involves coming off of the front tire by leaning momentum forward and hopping the back tire first. Find out how to do an Ollie off...

A J-hop can be done on a BMX bike by picking up the front tire first and allowing the back tire to follow. Discover how a J-hop is simply another term for a bunny hop with help from a sponsored...

In BMX biking, a rollback is when a biker rolls up a jump, stops, and starts rolling backwards down the jump. Discover how to pedal backwards when rolling back down a jump with help from a...

In BMX biking, pegs make it easier to grind because they stick out a little bit farther from the bike. Find out how to lean a bike into metal coping in order to grind with help from a sponsored...

A BMX bike can be made lighter by making the bike out of aluminum, as opposed to bikes that are made out of chrome alloy. Learn about making a BMX bike lighter by running a straight cable instead...

There are two separate types of bicycle pedals, and they are flat pedals and clip pedals. Find out why it's important to install bike pedals on the proper side of the bike with help from a...

In BMX biking, there are a number of ways to do a stoppie, including doing it with front brakes or with a shoe. Learn about the risk of falling over when doing a stoppie with help from a sponsored...

If a biker runs with her left foot in front, than she should put her pegs on the left side of the bike. Find out how to remove and reattach bolts and washers to install bike pegs with help from a...

In BMX riding, a tailwhip is where the back of the bike is kicked all of the way around the handlebars before the rider lands back on the bike. Find out how gyros help when doing tailwhips with...

A 180 on a BMX bike should be practiced and performed in an open area, and it should be done by turning the head to influence rotation. Discover how a bunny hop can contribute to a 180 with help...

Bunny hopping higher on a BMX bike is all about making sure to lift the back tire, in addition to the front tire. Find out how to use an open space to do a bunny hop with help from a sponsored BMX...

Before putting air in bicycle tires, it's important to look on the side of the tires to find out what the maximum PSI is for the tires. Learn about tire ratings for integrity issues with help from...

In order to do a 360 on a BMX bike, it helps to go up a ramp to pick up speed, and then to turn the head and keep it turned in order to influence rotation. Discover the importance of speed and...

Each BMX ramp is different, and a wedge ramp is used more for speed than air, while a quarter pipe is curved to naturally launch a biker into the air. Discover why a ramp with more of a vertical...

A BMX bike has one primary part, which is the frame, but it also has a headset, handlebars, cranks, bottom brackets, chain alignment, brake alignment tires, pedals and seats. Find out how to...

After learning how to ride a wheelie on a BMX bike, a long wheelie can be done with the same process, although now more speed needs to be added. Pedal a bike faster to pick up more speed with help...

In order to ride a wheelie on a BMX bike, start pedaling and pull up on the handlebars to create the wheelie motion. Find out how to practice reaching a balance point for bicycle wheelies with...

The first trick to learn in BMX freestyle bike riding is the 180, which is when the body is rotated 180 degrees in midair. Find out how to roll in on a vert ramp with help from a BMX bike racer in...

Cycling safety involves wearing a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, the right kind of shoes and gloves. Discover how to keep BMX racing safe for the other participants with help from a BMX bike racer...

In order to ride in a vert ramp in BMX biking, it's important to learn how to bunny hop at the top of the ramp to build momentum on the way down. Find out how to build air when riding BMX vert...

BMX biking can be done in a number of ways, including riding at a skate park or riding on the road. Learn about BMX bikes and why they have bigger tires than other bikes with help from a BMX bike...

In order to build a BMX dirt jump, start by making sure there is plenty of room between jumps. Find out how to start building a dirt jump by beginning with the takeoff with help from a BMX bike...

When picking out a BMX bike, it's important to lean towards personal preferences, such as whether or not to run brakes. Discover why BMX riders often use plastic pedals with help from a BMX bike...

In order to straighten or true a BMX wheel, find out which side needs to be fixed by narrowing the brakes and spinning the wheel until it comes in contact with the brake pad. Find out how to...

Parkour is the art of movement, the methodical strategy of moving from point A to point B in such a way that it requires little or no energy to perform. There is a balance between flesh and...

A trade flip, or 360 kickflip, is a skateboarding trick that involves scooping and popping the back foot at the same time. Find out how to give a skateboard time to spin when doing a trade flip...

When it comes to extreme skateboarding, it's important for a skateboarder to first recognize their limitations in order to avoid a serious injury. Learn about performing extreme skateboarding...

In order to do a double kickflip on a skateboard, the key is to first learn how to do a kickflip, and then add two more rotations to the process. Find out how to flick a board extra hard for a...

In order to remove grip tape from a skateboard, a razor blade or hand can be used depending on the type of tape. Discover how to remove grip tape by hand after peeling up a corner with help from a...

In order to bail out when doing stairs on a skateboard, it's important to learn the timing involved with popping off and touching the floor. Find out how a bail out can still result in an injury,...

In skateboarding, a manual is all about weight distribution and balancing the truck of the back wheels without scraping the tail. Learn about bending the ankle in a manual to keep stability in a...

An Ollie is a skateboarding trick that is used as the basis for almost every other trick used in skateboarding, so it's important to learn how to Ollie in order to control the board. Find out how...

A pressure flip is when a skateboarder is rolling on her skateboard, applies pressure to the pocket and does a flip formation. Find out how the front foot can be a problem when learning how to...

Bicycle safety equipment includes a helmet, a pair of gloves, a set of elbow pads and a set of knee pads. Discover ways to protect the body so that more BMX tricks can be performed fearlessly with...

In order to bunny hop on a BMX bike, start by practicing getting the front tire over objects, and after this is mastered, work on moving the weight forward and scooping the back tire up with the...

BMX tricks require practice, and when doing a 180 on a quarter pipe, the trick is to turn over whichever shoulder is spun. Discover how to land a BMX bike trick backwards with help from an...

There are many different ways of riding a BMX bike, because the only limitation is one's own imagination and physical ability. Learn about the importance of safety and riding a quality bike in BMX...