heelflips

A heelflip is a skateboarding trick where the rider and board perform a kickflip motion but in the opposite direction, with the heel of the rider's back foot flicking the toe side of the board. This causes the board to rotate 360 degrees along its long axis. The trick requires precise foot placement and a quick flicking motion.

To perform a heelflip, the rider typically places their back foot with the heel hanging slightly off the tail of the board, and their front foot positioned slightly behind the front bolts, angled towards the nose. As the rider pops the tail, they slide their front foot up the board towards the nose and then flick their heel off the toe edge of the board. The timing of the pop and flick is crucial for achieving a clean rotation.

The heelflip is considered a fundamental flip trick in skateboarding and serves as a precursor to more advanced maneuvers. It is often learned after mastering the ollie and kickflip. Variations of the heelflip include the double heelflip, where the board rotates twice, and combined tricks like the heelflip backside 180. Mastering the heelflip opens up a wide range of possibilities for creative skateboarding.