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old dude
03-15-2004, 05:48 PM
OK,
I started skating about 13 years ago, skated for 3-4 yrs, and now I've started skating again (at age 25).

I couldn't tell ya why I stopped, but I'm glad to be skating again.

Anyway, I can consistently land varial pressure flips, straight pressure flips, and a straight pressure flip but with 180 rotation of my body.

I recently started doing a variation on my varial pressure flip that I think is pretty cool. Usually for a varial pressure flip I put my front foot just behind the front truck bolts, almost in kick flip postion. That gives a nice rotation that is very similar to a varial kickflip.

I have started taking a wide stance, putting my front foot up on the nose. This stance makes the flip go almost veritcle, and I guess looks like a hard flip. Anyway, for those of you who can do a pressure flip, try that stance and see what happens, I think it adds a lot more style to the flip.

I recently have been trying to do what I call "nollie varial pressure flips" but I guess its not the right name since you don't actually nollie. I just put my front foot up on the corner of the board, my rear foot is still on the tail, and then I can flip the board from the nose. I still haven't gotten a consistent flip out of it. Can any of you do this? Any tips on the stance?

Ephieboy14
03-15-2004, 06:07 PM
I can't do them
where's Bawstahn?

old dude
03-15-2004, 06:15 PM
Boston, MA

its just a joke, like Bawstahn is saying Boston with an accent.

Ephieboy14
03-15-2004, 06:21 PM
I get it
hahaha

anyway welcome to Ramprage dude

KickTheFlip
03-17-2004, 07:59 PM
welcome to ramprage! glad u r back into skating!

old dude
03-17-2004, 08:37 PM
Yeah,
me too. I don't know why I ever stopped, but I'm so glad to get back into it. The only difference I've noticed is that I get hurt a lot easier now! I've already sprained both my ankles and my wrist. I never had any injuries before, so it must be my old age!! Oh well, fcuk it, I just have to be a little more careful and stretch out more.

Ramp
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