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Born. (1969-03-23) March 23, 1969 (age 55) Santa Monica, California, U.S. Occupation. Skateboarder. Natas Kaupas (born March 23, 1969) [1] is an American former professional skateboarder. He grew up in South Santa Monica, California, in the area known as Dogtown, and is of Lithuanian descent. [2] He is often referred to as one of the first true ...
1080 (skateboarding) The 1080 is a skateboarding trick that can be performed on a vertical skateboard ramp or on a mega ramp, in which the skateboarder makes three full revolutions (1080 degrees of rotation in total, hence the name) while airborne. It was first completed successfully on a mega ramp in 2012 by American skateboarder Tom Schaar ...
A freestyle skateboarding trick is a trick performed with a skateboard while freestyle skateboarding. Some of these tricks are done in a stationary position, unlike many other skateboarding tricks. The keys to a good freestyle contest run are variety, difficulty, fluidity, and creativity. This is an incomplete list, which includes most notable ...
1260 (skateboarding) The 1260 is a skateboarding trick, performed on a mega ramp, in which the skateboarder makes three-and-half revolutions (1260 degrees of rotation) while airborne. It was first completed successfully on a mega ramp in August 2019 by American skateboarder Mitchie Brusco. [1] This trick has not been performed on the classical ...
Skateboarding is an action sport that involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard, as well as a recreational activity, an art form, an entertainment industry job, and a method of transportation. [ 1 ][ 2 ] Originating in the United States, skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years.
Slalom skateboarding is a style of skateboarding that requires the rider to skate down a semi steep marked run carving through evenly spaced markers, such as orange parking cones. Slalom skateboarding was one of the earliest defined styles of competitive skateboarding. Slalom skateboarding requires precision and control while riding at a higher ...
900 (skateboarding) The 900 is a 2½- revolution (900 degrees) aerial spin performed on a skateboard ramp. While airborne, the skateboarder makes two-and-a-half turns about their longitudinal axis, thereby facing down when coming down. It is considered one of skateboarding's most technically demanding tricks.
Combining spins and flips is extremely popular in today's culture. A common trick in skateboarding lines is a 360 flip, or tre flip. A 360 flip is the combination of a skateboard spinning 360 degrees and a kickflip. There are also double kickflips and triple kickflips, which are very difficult.