What should I learn before the Fakie Varial Kickflip?

The fakie varial kickflip builds on Fakie Shove-it and Fakie Kickflip. Get those consistent first, since the fakie varial kickflip reuses the same pop, balance, or flick.

Is the Fakie Varial Kickflip hard to learn?

The fakie varial kickflip is an intermediate trick. It gets much easier once you can already fakie shove-it and fakie kickflip.

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Fakie Varial Kickflip

The Fakie Varial Kickflip is an intermediate Flatground trick.

Spec

Difficulty: intermediate
Category: Flatground
Stance: fakie

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Fakie stance

Rotates easier — the pivot is front-centered, so it comes around faster.

Flips and shuvs spin around quicker than regular — ease off the scoop and flick.
You're rolling backward, so commit to staying centered as the board comes back under you.

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Frequently asked

What should I learn before the Fakie Varial Kickflip?: The fakie varial kickflip builds on Fakie Shove-it and Fakie Kickflip. Get those consistent first, since the fakie varial kickflip reuses the same pop, balance, or flick.
Is the Fakie Varial Kickflip hard to learn?: The fakie varial kickflip is an intermediate trick. It gets much easier once you can already fakie shove-it and fakie kickflip.

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