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By
Terry (Papa) Orr
Last August (http://kisbyto.blogspot.com/2011/08/having-fun-and-being-safe.html) we wrote about safety, preventing injury and a little
about the equipment for save use of Heelys.
This year we will focus on some of the tricks, tips, moves and whatever.
There are a ton of sites out there that provide videos
depicting the basic through pro tricks and moves on Heelys by some of the best
folks around. Whether you are just
cruising along the sidewalk, at the park, on the ramps or rails – there is
surely something to help you in learning how to do these safely.
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To help establish a common starting point, here is a list
of terms used regarding Heelys (from Adult Heelys Shoes (http://adultheelysshoes.com/page/heelys_tricks.html):
BEGINNER
Switching - The whole point
of this move is to change the position of your feet. For this move, you want to
change the position of your feet. While you are skating, move your back foot
forward while at the same time, you are moving your front foot back. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b7bjxuFIOc)
Shuffling - This trick is
similar to switching, but you stay in the same place the whole time. You want
to move your back foot forward while you move your front foot back.
Skating Backwards - While you are
standing stationary, use your forward foot and step back. Step back with your
now forward foot and go into a basic skate position. You will push yourself
backward. You will be going heeling like normal, only going backwards.
Propulsion Switch - Get some speed
before you start this trick. This moves looks like you are quickly switching,
one switch after another. While you are skating, move your back foot forward
while at the same time, you are moving your front foot back. After one switch
you automatically go into the next switch.
Fish tail - Heely like
normally, but shift your weight from one side to the other while you are moving
your feet to the opposite side. You should be going in a sideways zig zag
pattern.
180 - Start by skating
normally. Angle your feet in the direction you are going to spin in. While you
are turning, switch your feet. You will now be Heelying on your front foot and
your back foot will be in the front. Skate backwards.
Revert - This is the
opposite of a 180. Facing backwards. With your front foot, push off and skate
backwards. With your back foot, twist your foot until you have turned around,
switch your feet, so your back foot now becomes your front foot and your front
foot becomes your back foot.
INTERMEDIATE
Toe Jam - Skate normally,
with your back foot, lean forward until you are stopped by the rubber on the
toe. This stalls your skating. Move your forward foot backwards. Pivot on your
back foot until your front foot is in the opposite direction, and then push off
the back foot until you are skating in the opposite direction from the
direction you were previously going.
Crabwalk - Heely normally.
Rotate your body and front foot like you are doing a turn. Move your front foot
to your side until you are facing to the sideways. Your toes should be facing
out and your feet will be parallel with your heels facing each other. Your
knees should be bent.
Pipeline - This move is
very similar to the crabwalk. While you are skating normally, rotate your body
and front foot like you are doing a turn. Move your front foot to your side
until you are facing sideways. Your toes should be facing outwards and your
feet will be parallel with your heels facing each other. Your knees should be
straight.
360 - Rotate your foot
like you are going to turn. Keep turning around, you back foot will follow the
front foot, until it becomes the front foot and your feet switch. Keep turning
and the back foot will become the front foot again and you will be skating in the
direction you came from.
Powerslide - This trick looks
similar to a 360, but it has a slide afterwards. Rotate your front foot to the
side, then move the front foot to the back so you turn around and your back
foot becomes the front. Put your toes down to stop yourself and finish off the
slide. A way to put a cool twist on it is by changing the angle of your back
foot which can cause you to spin out.
Manual - With this trick
you show off your balancing skills. While you are skating, lift one foot off the
ground. You will be only skating on one wheel and the other will be in the air.
Sonic Stop - Skate normally.
Bring your back foot forward until your feet are parallel. Lean back and use
your brake pads on the back of the Heelys to come to a complete stop.
Manual Heel Stop - This is the
combination of the manual and the sonic stop. While riding on one wheel only
with the other foot raised in the air, lean backwards and use the brake pad to
come to a complete stop.
Nollie - While you are
skating, put your forward foot down and jump off of it into the air to do a
spin or trick midair.
Ollie - This is similar
to a Nollie, but you put down your back foot and jump off of it into the air
for a spin.
ADVANCED
Weaving - This trick is up
to you. This is where you maneuver around obstacles while you are doing any of
the ground tricks.
Psycho - Start by
standing on your wheels with your feet next to each other. Bend down and swing
your arms in order to gain speed. Tuck your arms close to your chest once you start
spinning. Spin in circles and try to do 4 or more 360 spins.
Footy 360 - You do a 360,
but you are only balanced on one wheel. When you go into the spin, lift up your
back foot and skate only on the front wheel. Put your foot back down when you finish
the spin.
Can Opener - First do a 360,
but as you come out of it, put each foot down with the toes outward and heels
facing each other like a crabwalk or pipeline. This could also be done with a
footy 360 first and then the crabwalk or pipeline.
Reverse Manual - First do a 360,
but as you come out of it, put each foot down with the toes outward and heels
facing each other like a crabwalk or pipeline. This could also be done with a
footy 360 first and then the crabwalk or pipeline.
AOD - In this trick,
you skate forward with you feet together. Your toes will face forward and your
arms stick out to your side to form a “T” shape.
Mute Air - While you are
skating, reach down in front of your legs with one hand and grab the opposite
skate. Bend your knee on the leg that is being grabbed. Skate while holding on.
Judo Air - This move is
similar to a Mute Air. You reach down behind you with one hand and grab the
opposite skate. Bend your knee on the leg that is being grabbed. The ungrabbed
leg is still straight and you skate while holding on.
Method Air - While you are
skating, reach down with your hand and grab the skate that is on the same side.
This might be easier with your legs bent.
Part two will cover
Grinds, Stalls and Vert (Performed on a Ramp)
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