Santa Cruz Skateboards just dropped a look at their top-notch pro skater Blake Johnson going all out with a hardflip backside tailslide, and man, it’s intense.
Anyone who’s skated knows tricks like this aren’t easy. It demands ton of patience, control, and a lot of wipeouts.
In the video, Johnson keeps at it, flipping, catching, and locking into that back tail over and over again.
Each attempt shows just how precise you need to be. Too much flick and the board flies off. Not enough and it doesn’t even hit the ledge.
It's a constant struggle between building that muscle memory and sheer willpower.
Santa Cruz even threw out the big question: “How many times did Blake pop his board and try the Hardflip Backtail?” The answer? Way more than most people would even consider.
But when he finally locks it in and rolls away clean, you can totally feel the relief, the stoke, and the celebration that follows.