---
title: Varial kickflip
switch: true
skill: Flip the board like a kickflip whilst it completes a 180 backside shuvit
prerequisite:
- pop-shove-it
- kickflip
authors:
- ManVsBoard
updated: 2026-10-22
image: varial-kickflip.mp4
image_source: https://youtu.be/ff2m--lXE-g
image_credit: Jonny Giger
image_credit_url: https://www.youtube.com/@JonnyGiger
image_title: "HOW TO VARIAL KICKFLIP"
image_clip: https://youtu.be/ff2m--lXE-g?1:22.2-1:25.2
---

## What this trick is

Vairal kickflip is a combination of a pop shuvit and a kickflip, where the board completes a full flip and a 180 rotation under your feet at the same time! 

## Before you try it

Get good at pop shuvits and kickflips!

## How to do it

1. **Front Foot**: Kickflip position, but you can experiment with bringing the front foot further back. **Back Foot**: Shuvit position
   **Body Weight**: Forwards and over the board.

2. Do a pop shuvit whilst flicking the front foot directly forwards (or even slightly inwards) rather than off to the side as you would with a kickflip. 
3. Lift your feet up and allow the board to rotate beneath you.
4. Catch with both feet and land!

## Common mistakes

- Only flipping half-way. Try flicking more inwards.
- Not shuving a full 180. Scoop harder. Practice shuvits again and then go back to the varials.

## Learn more

https://youtu.be/ff2m--lXE-g

*[Jonny Giger](https://www.youtube.com/@JonnyGiger) · [HOW TO VARIAL KICKFLIP](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff2m--lXE-g)*