kickturn

The term "kickturn" has a specific meaning in skiing, involving a standing half turn made by swinging one ski and planting it in a new direction. However, in skateboarding, the kickturn is a fundamental trick that allows riders to change direction. This is accomplished by the rider pressing down on the kicktail, which is the raised back end of the skateboard. This action lifts the front wheels off the ground, allowing the rider to pivot on the rear wheels. The development of the kicktail in the mid-1970s was crucial for the revival and evolution of skateboarding, enabling more maneuverable tricks and the exploration of vertical skating.12