General
hardflip
What does hardflip mean?
A technical flip trick combining a kickflip with a frontside shove-it, causing the board to flip up through the rider's legs. Considered harder than a varial flip, hence the name.
"Landing a hardflip clean on the bolts is deeply satisfying."
Origin
Named for its increased difficulty relative to the varial kickflip it resembles.
Frequently asked questions
What is a hardflip?
It's a technical flip trick combining a kickflip with a frontside shove-it, causing the board to flip up through your legs.
Why is it called a hardflip?
It's named for being harder than the varial flip it resembles.
How is it different from a varial flip?
A varial flip pairs a kickflip with a backside shove-it; a hardflip pairs it with a frontside shove-it, so the board flips through the legs.
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