What to know

  • Body flips require grabbing the board mid-air and pushing the left stick up or down to rotate the skater.
  • Double flips demand extra flick power to make the board spin twice before landing.
  • Both tricks need precise timing to land cleanly and avoid resetting the trick attempt.
  • Mastery of these tricks is essential for completing Skate 4 challenges like "Whoop It Up" and "Flip Out."

Skate 4 offers a dynamic skating experience where mastering tricks like body flips and double flips can elevate gameplay and help complete challenging goals. These tricks combine timing, control, and physics understanding to perform impressive flips and rotations.

How to perform a body flip in Skate 4

Here are steps and tips to pull it off (may vary slightly depending on controller, difficulty setting, and patch version):

Step 1

Initiate a grab trick. You usually need to hold the grab button (depends on console/controller).

Step 2

While holding the grab, push the left analog stick (or whichever stick controls body rotation) in a direction to rotate your skater’s body.

Step 3

Combine with right stick inputs if needed to adjust the flip or direction.

Some players mention pulling the right stick down while manipulating left stick for more control.

Step 4

Complete the trick by releasing grab at the right moment and land cleanly. Timing matters: if done too early/late, trick may fail or you may land with a penalty.

Tips to improve consistency

  • Practice in simpler terrain—flat ground or a small ramp/glass—to understand rotation without needing huge speed.
  • Adjust controller sensitivity or settings for easier body rotation. Some players find certain difficulties/settings allow easier control.
  • Watch goal-specific challenges (“Whoop It Up”, “Flip Out”) since these often include Body Flip requirements; doing those helps you practise in context.

How to perform a double flip trick in Skate 4

“Double Flip” means the board flips twice (along its flipping axis) before you land. Here's how to pull one off in skate. (based on community findings and guides).

Step 1

Gain enough speed or use a ramp / jump that gives sufficient airtime. You need space/time for two flips.

Step 2

Start with a flip trick input. For example, flick the right stick for a basic flip (kickflip / heelflip depending on direction).

Step 3

While in the air, hold or adjust the flip so the board continues rotating a second time. This might involve holding the flip input, or timing the flick so that the board’s momentum carries through.

Step 4

Prepare your landing: get your feet back over the board as the second flip completes. Adjust rotation so the board is upright when you touch down.

Comparing Body Flip vs Double Flip

Feature Body Flip Double Flip
What’s moving / rotating The skater’s body rotates (often with grab), board may also do some flip or adjust The board flips twice; focus is on board rotation under your feet
Inputs involved Grab + body rotation (analog stick) + release timing Flip inputs (stick flicks), holding/adjusting input for extra rotation + precise landing
Airtime requirement Medium; some vertical/horizontal space to rotate body cleanly Higher; enough time to do two full board rotations
Visual / style impact Style-oriented; looks flashy and smooth Very technical; harder to pull off cleanly, rewards more practice

Body and double flip tricks transform your runs into cinematic showcases, blending risk with reward across Skate 4’s open world. Experiment in photo mode to freeze those mid-air spins, or join online throwdowns to flex in community comps. With October’s update teasing new freestyle mechanics, these tricks will keep your lines fresh. Hit the streets, tweak your flicks, and own the leaderboards.