How to Casperflip on a Skateboard

Last Updated: September 21, 2021

A quick and easy trick to learn, the Casper flip can be accomplished by even the most mediocre skaters. It is simple to learn, does not require too much balance and the ollie is not a prerequisite. An ideal first trick, these simple steps will show you how to Casper flip on a skateboard.

Steps

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Step on Your skateboard, if you are new to skating find your balance.
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Make sure you are not wearing any shoes you don't want messed up, this WILL scratch up your shoes.^{[1]
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Put your front foot on the backside middle part of your board.
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Put your back foot on the frontside part of your tail.^{[2]
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Flick your front foot quickly while raising your back.
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Land with your front foot underneath the board in the middle, and your back foot on top of the tail, wheels facing the sky.^{[3]
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Make sure there is a clear area around you, as with most tricks it takes space.
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Lift your back foot up, and quickly flick the board with your front foot to make the board flip.^{[4]
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If you want to rotate the board the time is right after you flick it, quickly add in an extra twist to the flick.
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Land on top of the board, preferably front foot on the screws and back foot near the tail for skating off after the trick.

Warnings

Watch out for anything around you, as with all tricks this one can and WILL go bad at some time or another, even if this one is hard to mess up.

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