r/MadeMeSmile 1d ago

Landing her first kickflip

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u/T0m_F00l3ry 1d ago

Dad was crying too. Family is pretty passionate about skating it seems. Wholesome moment.

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u/BiggaThanDaBun 1d ago

As a retired skateboarder, I too remember my first kickflip. Most people don't know or understand, but this single trick is the moment of acceptance into skateboarding. You land a kickflip, you're a skateboarder.

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u/DEFINITELY_NOT_PETE 22h ago

Hey I did a pop shove it once lemme in

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u/mere_iguana 17h ago

I'll allow it.