How to
Double Kickflip
The short answer
A double kickflip is a kickflip that flips twice before you catch it. The foot placement is the same as a regular kickflip, back foot in the middle of the tail and front foot behind the front bolts at about 45 degrees with the heel hanging off. Pop higher and flick harder and further out off the heel-side corner of the nose, then stay tall and wait for the second rotation before you catch it.
Same setup as a kickflip: back foot in the middle of the tail, front foot behind the front bolts at about 45° with the heel hanging off. Pop higher and flick harder and further out off the heel-side corner of the nose so the board turns twice.
Step by step
Land your
first Double Kickflip.
Each step is a part of the trick Skate AI scores when you film a try.
- 01
Set up
Back foot in the middle of the tail, front foot behind the front bolts at about 45 degrees, heel hanging off. Same as a regular kickflip.
- 02
Pop
Pop noticeably higher than your normal kickflip. Height is what buys time for the second flip.
- 03
Flick
Flick harder and further out off the heel-side corner of the nose than usual.
- 04
Wait
Stay tall with your knees tucked and wait through the second rotation instead of catching early.
- 05
Catch
Catch it with both feet once the board finishes flipping twice, and land over the bolts.
Troubleshooting
Why you're not
landing it.
You catch it after one flip, upside down
- Why
- You're catching on the same timing as a regular kickflip out of habit.
- Fix
- Delay the catch. Wait an extra beat and watch for the second rotation to finish.
It only flips once no matter how hard you flick
- Why
- You're not popping high enough to give the board time for two rotations.
- Fix
- Pop higher first. The extra height matters as much as the extra flick.
It flips fast but comes apart, flat and spinning
- Why
- Too much flick relative to the pop sends it spinning instead of flipping clean.
- Fix
- Match a harder flick with a proportionally higher pop, not flick alone.
You bail because it feels out of control
- Why
- Watching two rotations feels disorienting at first.
- Fix
- Practice spotting the second flip stationary on grass before adding any speed.
Drill10 double kickflips on grass, focused on popping higher first before flicking any harder.
Still not
landing it?
Film your double kickflip. Skate AI shows you which part went wrong and the one fix for your next try.
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FAQ
Double Kickflip
FAQ
Should I have a solid kickflip before trying a double kickflip?
Yes. A consistent, high-popping kickflip is the base this trick builds on directly.
How long does it take to learn a double kickflip?
It's an advanced trick, often taking months of practice on top of an already strong kickflip.
Why does my board only flip once and a half?
You're likely flicking hard enough but not popping high enough. Add height before adding more flick.
Is a double kickflip harder than a 360 flip?
They're both advanced but test different things. A double kickflip demands more pop height, while a 360 flip demands more spin control.