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whythetrick
Subscribers 81.7K
Videos 387
Views 6.7M

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Whythetrick explores the science behind skateboarding using 3D animations, biomechanics, and AI-powered analysis tools to reveal why tricks work. The channel conveys tutorial-style content—focusing on how to Ollie, Kickflip, Treflip, and related mechanics—through deep-dives, physics explanations, and technique breakdowns, with a recent output pace around 0.2 uploads per week and average video views around 194.8K (e.g., Physiologically Effective Timing of Ollie at 1.1M views).

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#1

87% relevance

Subscribers 548K
Videos 1K
Views 340.4M
Appearances 29
SERP 100%
Similarity 79%
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Both targeting intermediate to advanced skaters with a strong focus on trick mechanics (kickflip, treflip, front foot) and safety, reflected in high search overlap (100%) and solid content alignment (79%) indicating similar tutorials and technique breakdowns.

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#2
Braille Skateboarding

77% relevance

Subscribers 5.7M
Videos 6.5K
Views 2.0B
Appearances 19
SERP 69%
Similarity 82%
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Similar audience seeking in-depth trick mechanics (kickflip, ollie physics) and fall safety guidance, with broad content on foundation skills; high content similarity (82%) and strong search overlap (69%) show parallel instructional style for progressing skaters.

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#3
VLSkate

66% relevance

Subscribers 739K
Videos 438
Views 89.0M
Appearances 10
SERP 44%
Similarity 81%
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Shares a focus on improving ollie performance (how to ollie higher, ollie height) and underlying mechanics, evidenced by high content similarity (81%) and notable search alignment (44%) suggesting overlapping technique-focused tutorials with a slightly different emphasis.

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#4
SKATE HACKS

64% relevance

Subscribers 93.1K
Videos 153
Views 11.5M
Appearances 8
SERP 30%
Similarity 86%
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Centers on hitching improvements for ollies and flips (how to ollie higher, treflip front foot) with broad troubleshooting content (heelflip), matching whythetrick’s instructional catalog in both search intent and problem-solving style (search 30%, content 86%).

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#5
RIDE Channel

56% relevance

Subscribers 1.7M
Videos 4K
Views 502.5M
Appearances 8
SERP 25%
Similarity 77%
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Delivers science- and technique-oriented skating guides (science of ollie, how to ollie higher) and troubleshooting tips (heelflip), aligning with whythetrick on technique explanation and practical tips, though with a slightly heavier science angle.

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#6
Skatepark Lessons

56% relevance

Subscribers 117K
Videos 175
Views 9.2M
Appearances 7
SERP 19%
Similarity 81%
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Offers fall safety, higher ollie tutorials, and physics of tricks like backside 50-50, mirroring whythetrick’s combination of safety-conscious and mechanics-focused guidance with strong content overlap (81%) and similar search queries (fall safety, higher ollie).

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Content Landscape

Discovered competitors and their match strengths: Skate IQ (87% match) and Braille Skateboarding (77% match) top the list, sharing overlapping queries like kickflip mechanics, treflip front foot, and fall safety skateboard. VLSkate (66% match) and SKATE HACKS (64% match) also align on ollie-related topics such as how to ollie higher and heelflip troubleshooting, while RIDE Channel (56% match) covers science of ollie and related techniques. Whythetrick has 81.7K subscribers, significantly smaller than Braille Skateboarding’s 5.7M and Skate IQ’s 548K, indicating a gap in audience size but strong alignment in technical, physics-based skateboarding content.

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Which YouTube channels are most similar to whythetrick?

Skate IQ — 87% match, 548K subscribers; Braille Skateboarding — 77% match, 5.7M subscribers; VLSkate — 66% match, 739K subscribers. All three channels are skateboarding-focused creators with educational or technique-oriented content, similar to whythetrick.

What type of content does whythetrick make?

whythetrick creates instructional skateboarding content, focusing on tricks and safety. Uploads occur at ~0.2 videos per week, with an average of 194.8K views per video; recent videos cover topics like timing of ollie, safe fall techniques, treflip or scoop mistakes, physics of tricks, and kickflip guidance.

How do we determine which channels are similar to whythetrick?

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