How to throw a sick kick flip

By: Logan smith

First off a kick flip is an awesome down river move you do on a high peak wave.

Location: (a spot on the river to through the move).

     1.  Location is key for this move, best place to start looking is in a rapid.

     2.  You want to make sure that the location is safe to through such a trick.  If there is a obstacle above or below your kick flip spot then you will put your self in danger.

     3.  Your spot should have a high ramp with a little bit of foam pile at the top. This is a great indicator that you will get enough launch off the wave.

The Move:

     1.  you are going to start by coming up the wave with a forward sweep stroke on the side you are strongest rolling with while leaning back. This will give you the boost you need to launch off the wave.

     2.  Next you will whip your opposite hand across till your boat is upside down. At this point you are mid way through your kick flip and it’s important to keep the momentum. (Note that you should be leaning on the back of your deck)

     3.  To finish off the kick flip you are going to want to keep bringing your same arm you threw with across your body. Then your going to give a light brace with the same hand to flip the boat all the way over.

To keep in mind:

     1.  This is a very fast trick and will take multiple attempts to accomplish.

     2.  For best results you need to have lose hip. This helps with wiping it around.