Even the most basic skateboarding tricks require an acute sense of balance. Certain skateboarders remain famous for their signature tricks and smooth style. While some skateboarders prefer urban obstacles, others opt for inclined ramps. As of 2011, each of these tricks can be seen in professionally produced skateboard videos and magazines.
Nose Grind
The nose grind has been a prominent trick in skateboarding since the early 1990s. Utilize the front truck of your skateboard to glide across a ledge or rail. Professional skateboarder Brian Wenning recommends balancing on the front truck to ensure a smooth slide. Possibly the most famous nose grind of all time took place at El Toro High School in California. Amateur skateboarder Shane Cross executed a nose grind down a 20-stair handrail on his first attempt. He gained instant fame and soon turned pro with the Flip skateboard company.
900
Tony Hawk remains one of the most famous and innovative skateboarders of all time. One of Hawk's crowning achievements took place at the 1999 Best Trick contest in San Francisco. Hawk battled it out with a never-before-done trick known as the 900. Spinning a 900-degree rotation on a skateboard was unheard of at the time. According to ESPN, Hawk finally stuck the 900 after 11 different slams and attempts. As of 2011, many skateboarders have mastered the 900 spin.
Frontside Flip
Professional skateboarder Andrew Reynolds has been executing flawless frontside flips since the 1990s. Hailing from Clearwater, Florida, Reynolds was picked up by Hawk's Birdhouse Skateboards in the early '90s. The frontside flip combines a 180-degree spin with a kickflip. The most famous frontside flip took place at a 2004 contest held at Wallenberg High School in San Francisco. According to "Thrasher" magazine, Reynolds won the Wallenberg contest with his signature frontside flip.
360 Flip
The 360 flip consists of a 360-degree rotation with a kickflip. While many 360 flips have been landed through the years, one skateboarder made the trick famous. At the 2004 Wallenberg contest, professional skateboarder Chris Cole almost landed the 360 flip while breaking his board. Undeterred by the day's events, Cole went back to Wallenberg and landed the 360 flip down the 22-foot gap. Cole's famous 360 flip can be viewed in the Zero Skateboard video titled "New Blood."
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