In the modern world, skaters and scooters are becoming more and more popular, as they are not just a way of transportation, but also a hobby in which everyone can achieve the necessary professionalism.
Both the scooter and skate can be used in special skate areas where you, alone or with the company, can practice skate tricks, one of which is the tail whip.
However, for many, the question is still how to properly tailwhip so as not to damage your body and scooter.
In this article, we’ll break down what a tailwhip is, what you need to do to get ready for a tailwhip, and what the instructions are.
What is a tailwhip?
Let’s start with what a tailwhip is. A tailwhip is a scooter stunt where you bounce along with the front and rear wheel and keep your back and front foot on the board of the scooter.
However, while jumping, at some point you need to release the scooter board with your feet and let it spin, after which you should stop the rotation with your feet.
In this trick you don’t need to move your foot forward much, it can be done even with a slow jog. From the outside, it looks simple enough, but you need a lot of physical effort to lift the weight of the scooter along with your jumping weight.
Other tricks on a scooter
Also, you can get closer to other tricks on a scooter to find something that will help you to practice before and after the tail whip.
Tail grab
The first of the scooter tricks is the tail grab.
This trick can be called a tail whip without rotation.
In a tail whip, you need to jump and rotate the desk, but in a tail grab, you need to bend your knees not one foot, but two, so that your hand can reach the base of the scooter, and then have time to straighten up and land properly.
180
This trick is also derived from tailwhip. You will also need to keep the back foot and front foot statically on the scooter board while jumping, however, you will need to turn 180 degrees while also jumping.
Bunny hop
The bunny hop is also based on the practice of the tail whip, however, this trick is most commonly used on a steeplechase street.
For example, there is pavement in front of you and you want to immediately jump onto it on a scooter, in which case you use this trick, where you need to not only jump but also be able to carry your weight forward to jump over some object.
What should you do before performing a tailwhip on a scooter deck?
To begin with, you must make sure that your own body is in good condition, and that you do not have any injuries or contraindications to do tricks.
Also, it is very important not to neglect the use of protective gear, since the tailwhip involves jumping and you will not be able to avoid falling every time, and the helmet and pads will make your attempts not traumatic.
You can jump on your own a few times to get used to lifting your weight.
After that, take a scooter and try to make a tail whip, but use only the front foot.
Quick instruction for professionals
If you are a professional in scooter tricks, it will not be any problem for you to practice tail whip and it is for you that we have created an instruction that will help you quickly understand the tail whip method itself, without much detail.
Step 1
To begin with, you need to get into the correct position, depending on whether you are right-handed or left-handed while maintaining balance and practicing jumping. Hands should be located exactly in the middle of the steering wheel.
Step 2
You can start the scooter by pushing off with your back foot and try jumping with the scooter by holding the handlebars firmly and pressing your feet against the board.
The speed at which you will do this depends on you and your courage, it is easier for someone to do it on a slow ride, but for someone with strong acceleration, it is more convenient to jump.
Step 3
You can also try spinning while whipping, after which you need to land properly. Firstly, make sure that there are no obstacles under you for a normal landing, and secondly, try to stop the rotation of the deck in flight and be sure to keep your knees bent so as not to hurt your legs during landing.
Detailed instruction on how to perform a tailwhip with the right foot or left foot
If you are a person who is just starting to learn tricks on a scooter, below we have provided you with detailed instructions on how to quickly learn it.
Step 1 (back foot placement)
First, you need to get into foot placement using the lead foot, if you are right-handed, then you have this right foot, if you are left-handed, then you have this left foot. Place less foot forward, near the steering column, and place the back foot near the rear wheel.
Now you need to prepare for the jump itself, for this bend your knees slightly and hold on to the handlebars tightly. Stay loose, because, with excessive tension, especially arms rigid, you can hurt yourself.
Take a slow jog to get started, after which you can build up speed.
Step 2
When you are sure that your arms rigid are and not overstretched and you are ready to jump, accelerate using your back foot, and in the jump hit the scooter board with your back foot, watching it swing outward and create a wide circle.
Step 3
You should not let go of the handlebars, as even if you let go of the handlebars slightly, you may lose control of the scooter. It is best to tilt the handlebar slightly at the same moment as the wide circle so that the board and wheels turn faster.
Instruction on how to land and finish tricks
It is very important during the practice of doing the tailwhip to learn how to land on the ground just as painlessly.
Below you can find steps and tips to help you finish your trick professionally, such as stopping the deck closely to the ground.
Step 1
First, you need to stop the spinning scooter board with your foot and ensure it is a safe area below for you to land. You need to stop the deck closely to the ground and be able to take the original position.
Step 2
Just as mentioned earlier, it is very important to bend your knees, because in the event of a landing, a very strong load will go to your legs and in this way, you will protect yourself from injury. Practice lowering your center of gravity.
Step 3
When you land and regain control, do not rush to jump off the scooter, try to ride a little and then perhaps repeat the trick to accurately consolidate the successful result. A successful trick needs to notice any obstacles that may get in your way, such as other people or just objects on the road, such as stones.
FAQ
Why can’t I tailwhip on a scooter?
The problem may be that you cannot fully relax during the trick, you need to stay loose and take risks to achieve a result.
How hard is a tailwhip on a scooter?
Tailwhip is not a heavy trick, moreover, it is included in the list of tricks that may be suitable for beginners.
How long does it take to learn a tailwhip on a scooter?
It all depends on you and your physical fitness, everything is very individual. In general, if you train for a long time without a break, you can finish the result in a day.
How do you do a tailwhip scooter goofy?
You need to practice jumping and spinning on the ground first, then combine these two movements and try until you succeed.
Conclusion
We hope that after reading this article, the question of how to properly tail whip on a scooter will no longer be relevant for you since now you have information on how to properly prepare for a trick and complete it. Moreover, now you are familiar with more tricks that you may also be interested in after learning the tail whip.
