For pro skaters like Tony Hawk, Ryan Scheckler and Rodney Mullen a lifetime of success and fame started with one like…a skateboard. A mechanism that is not only a summer sensation but an all round seasonal joy, be it indoor or outdoor the skateboard keeps you active, healthy and focused.
The popularity of extreme sport has put skateboarding at the top of its game, competing at a level that it has never done before. X-games this year has shown the skill and determination needed to be a pro skater, the focus and long hours that must be put in to be at the top of your game. Least to say the rewards are worth reaping, traveling the world, competing in different countries and showing the world what you can do!
With a range of our skating products sports direct strives to produce the hottest skateboards for you, be it the new Tony Hawk and Birdhouse range, or the quality proof No Fear brand. Weather you’re a pro skater or just a beginner the range of choices will give you all you need!
For those beginners we have a few tips to do some essential skill:
KickFlip- invented in 1982 by pro skater Rodney Mullen
Firstly put your back foot flat across the back/tail of the skateboard
Secondly put your front foot at the edge of your skateboard, crouching will help when it comes to jumping, as the lower your crouch the more force you will generate.
Thirdly jump forward of your back foot while providing a flip with your front foot, this will send the boarding to rotate 360 degrees. Remember to hover above the board when you jump so that you do not make an awkward landing.
Take care when performing this trick and good luck!
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