540 Air
What it is
One and a half rotations in midair — a staple of pro vert skating since the 1980s, usually grabbed mute or indy.
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540 Air
How it works
- Launch with massive speed, wind the shoulders hard, and grab (mute or indy) to control the spin.
- Count one-and-a-half rotations; the landing comes around fast, so spot it early and absorb with deep knees.
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Vert and ramp
Same family
Grounded in Wikipedia: Grabs (skateboarding) (540)
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