Sideflip being bad for your ankles??

[skywalker]

Ok I went and did a sideflip yesterday. I followed what Dogens tutorial had said, and a gymnast with a lot of experience told me jumping off like that was bad for my ankles. Is there any truth in this?

[skywalker]

I guess not?

[Towlie2110]

I would say the Aerial sideflip is much safer on your ankles, but only because it is easier to control.

[Source]

Sideflips are bad for my ankles cuz I sometimes land short...

[julianson]

no clue, all i know is that when i land side flips they hurt my ankles, nothing seems to hurt when i apply blocking to my tricks

[slik]

Not true. As long as you don't land short. My friend does them on concrete all the time. His ankles are just fine.

[skywalker]

Ok cool thanks guys, just didn't want to learn a move then realise it was a dud lol. :)

[TKD_Andy]

just about everything is bad for your ankles...

[SydLePirate]

Ankles can ruin the best of days.