How Do You Hippie Flip On A Skateboard?
A hippie flip is an advanced trick in which the skateboarder approaches a rail and performs a kick flip or a heel flip, then goes over the rail while the skateboard goes under it. The skateboarder then lands on the board and rides away. These instructions are for those who skate with their left foot forward. If you skate with your right foot forward, switch “left” and “right” in these instructions. Perfect your heel flip or kick flip. Place your left foot close to the left edge and halfway up the board. When you ollie, slide your foot to the left, causing your board to flip. Catch it after one full rotation and land it. For a heel flip, place your left foot on the right edge about halfway up the board. When you ollie, kick your foot to the right, causing the board to flip with your heel. Catch the board after one flip and land it. Practice until you can land heel flips or kick flips with plenty of air. Scout out a good rail. The most commonly used rails have dropoffs behind them, like
