FOREWORD |
This edition of the OldSchoolFreestyle.com Kicktionary is the worlds first reference guide to the world of the Kickturns. Thought to have died long ago with the use of coaster brakes, this trick has been kept alive by a dedicated group of riders who have joined forces to make this guide possible. Though a coaster brake is not necessary for doing a kickturn, it allows the rider the freedom to pull many variations otherwise unattainable. This reference will show you the rider the seemingly endless variety of ways to go up a slanted slope and turn yourself and the bike around while eliciting the delightful awe of your peers. |
Introduction - A Brief History |
The Kickturn came about as a way for a rider to turn the bike around on a transition such as a quarter-pipe or skatepark wall. It then migrated to what became known as a "small ramp" and to natural terrain such as banks and ditches. The angle desired for kickturns can vary, but usually a range of 30 to 45 degrees is preferred for this manuever. There are several preferred places to do Kickturns ,first is the small ramp( aka Kickturn ramp ) the second is a banked area usually found in most city centers. |
The List |
Below are the known variations we will be demonstrating. A picture will be posted with each variation to give you a visual reference to how the trick should look. The name of each variation is listed below the corresponding picture to help you get to know the language used by Kickturn Masters. |
Bar Endo | "Backseat Driver" barspin | Barspin |
Basic kickturn | Boned one footer | Boneless Rebate |
Boner | Bronco | Can-Can |
Can-Can Lookback | Can-Can One hander | Candybar |
Candybar one hander | Candybar squeeker one handed | Contortionist |
Decade kickturn | Dizz tribute | Endo no footed |
Endo no footed can-can | Flipper | Flipper no footed |
Footlook | Footlook topsided | Griz |
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