General
kickflip
What does kickflip mean?
An ollie in which the rider uses the front toe to flick the edge of the deck, spinning the board a full rotation along its lengthwise axis before landing back on it. One of the most iconic flip tricks in skating.
"He finally landed a kickflip down the four-stair after weeks of trying."
Origin
Descriptive term combining 'kick' (the flicking motion) and 'flip'; the modern flat-ground version was pioneered by Rodney Mullen in the 1980s.
Frequently asked questions
What is a kickflip?
It's an ollie where you flick your front toe off the edge of the board, spinning it a full rotation along its length before landing back on it.
Who invented the kickflip?
The modern flat-ground version was pioneered by Rodney Mullen in the 1980s.
Is a kickflip hard to learn?
It's one of the first flip tricks most skaters attempt, but it usually takes considerable practice to land cleanly.
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