Bob's Trick Tips - skateboard trick archive -- Multiple 360s

Multiple 360s

When I started skating in 1975, there was no such thing as an ollie. The number of 360s you could do was often a measuring stick to indicate a skater's abilities. Skaters like Russ Howell and Richie Carrasco were the masters. I think Russ can still do a lot of 360s, and Richie can now do over 100 360s in one spin. Amazing.

Well, I'm not quite that good, but I managed to pull off 9 with virtually no practice at all.

As you view this clip, you'll notice that I do my 360s backside. This is not really the best way -- its just the way I do 'em. I think most people who can do a lot of 360s do them frontside.

As you view this clip, you'll notice that I do my 360s backside. This is not really the best way -- its just the way I do 'em. I think most people who can do a lot of 360s do them frontside. When doing 360s, you want to wind up, start spinning, and keep your center of gravity over the rear wheels. The important thing is CONTROL ! In this spin, I do a fairly good job of staying in one place, but I could do better. I did not really wind up all that hard, but I kept pretty good control, which is what allowed me to keep spinning. Ideally, you want to spin in almost the exact same spot. You start with your arms held out, and slowly pull them in like a figure skater.

After watching myself on this clip, I realized that with a little practice I should be able to easily double my 9 spins to 18 or 20. I have a tendency to scrape the tail, which slows me down and wastes energy. I'm going to modify my stance, so that my front foot is further toward the back, and the the board is not tipped quite so steeply up -- this should prevent the tail scrape.