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This trick was submitted, at my request, by pro freestyler Terry Synnott. Terry skates for Outlook skateboards, among other sponsors. You can purchase his board at East Coast Skateboards. He's very smooth, and makes this 540 Gazelle look easy. They don't come any better than this. Mucho thanks to Terry for the tip...
A 540 gazelle is a 540 shoveit with a 360 body turn following the board in the same direction. Since I'm regular-footed, I'll explain the trick that way. Check out the video clip here. |
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Start by rolling forward with your front foot pointed forward near the front of your board and your back foot hanging slightly off the inside rail of your board by the tail. |
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With your board rolling forward, begin to wind up for the trick twisting your torso to the left and then begin to unwind as you do the shoveit part of the trick. For the shoveit, you'll want to throw the board behind you using your back foot. |
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The board should rotate 540 degrees and you'll spin all the way around following the board. |
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While we're watching Terry's board rotate under him, I'll break in and tell you to please notice that Terry's body is centered over the board the whole time. As always, that's important. |
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As you get about three-quarters of the way around, try to catch the board in the air with your feet and finish the turn. |
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Roll away heading forward with a smile on your face knowing you just pulled a fun trick. |
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