The Unit
What it is
Billy Ruff's early-80s precursor to the modern 540: an early-grab frontside twist with a hand briefly put down on the transition to push off the wall.
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The Unit
How it works
- Grab the front rail early and twist frontside as you leave the ramp.
- Plant the free hand on the transition for a split second to push the rotation through.
- Pull the hand up and complete the spin above the coping.
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Grounded in Wikipedia: Aerial (skateboarding) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grabs_(skateboarding)); Wikipedia: Lip trick (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lip_trick)
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