How to
360 Flip
The short answer
A 360 flip, or tre flip, is a kickflip combined with a full 360-degree backside shove-it. Set your back foot at the tip of the tail, toes hanging off the toe side, and your front foot in kickflip position, angled further back than usual. The scoop does most of the work; add only a light flick off the heel-side corner, then wait for the spin and the flip to both come around.
Back foot at the tip of the tail, toes hanging off the toe side, ready to scoop. Front foot in kickflip position, a little further back and more angled. Big scoop back, light flick off the heel-side corner.
Step by step
Land your
first 360 Flip.
Each step is a part of the trick Skate AI scores when you film a try.
- 01
Set up
Back foot at the tip of the tail, toes hanging off the toe side. Front foot in kickflip position, further back and more angled than usual.
- 02
Pop
Pop down with a big scoop back, more scoop than a regular kickflip needs.
- 03
Flick
Add a light flick off the heel-side corner of the nose at the same moment as the scoop.
- 04
Wait
Pull your knees up and wait for the full 360 spin and the flip to both come around.
- 05
Catch
Catch it with both feet once the grip tape and the flip line up, then land over the bolts.
Troubleshooting
Why you're not
landing it.
The flip finishes but the board keeps spinning
- Why
- Your flick is doing too much work compared to the scoop.
- Fix
- Lighten the flick and commit more to the scoop, since the scoop drives the 360.
It only spins 180, like a varial kickflip
- Why
- The scoop isn't big enough to carry it all the way around.
- Fix
- Scoop bigger and further back than you would for a varial kickflip.
You catch it early and it's still flipping
- Why
- You're not waiting long enough for both rotations to finish.
- Fix
- Keep your knees up and wait an extra beat before you commit to the catch.
The board dips low and clips the ground
- Why
- You're not popping with enough height for two full rotations to complete.
- Fix
- Pop harder for more height, since a 360 flip needs more air time than a kickflip.
DrillIsolate the big scoop alone as a 360 shove-it first, then add the light kickflip flick once the scoop is consistent.
Still not
landing it?
Film your 360 flip. Skate AI shows you which part went wrong and the one fix for your next try.
FAQ
360 Flip
FAQ
Why is it called a tre flip?
It's short for 360 flip, shortened to tre flip by skaters.
How long does it take to learn a 360 flip?
It's a demanding trick, often taking months of consistent practice, and usually comes after a solid kickflip and 360 shove-it.
Should I learn a 360 shove-it before a 360 flip?
Yes, it's a common order, since the scoop that carries the spin is the harder half of the trick.
Why does my board flip but only spin partway?
The scoop is underpowered relative to the flick. Push the scoop harder and keep the flick light.