Backside Air
Also called bs air
What it is
Ride up the transition, grab the heel side with the front hand, turn backside, and land forward — a staple of vertical skateboarding.
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Backside Air
How it works
- As the front wheels reach the lip, grab the heel-side edge with the front hand and lift off, rotating the body backside (toward the toes).
- Hold the grab through the air, release, and land rolling forward.
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Same family
Grounded in Wikipedia: Grabs (skateboarding) (Backside Air)
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