While there are numerous variations of the handplant, the most basic is commonly referred to as the invert. The handplant is an old-school skateboarding trick that is often performed on inclined half pipes and concrete swimming pools. According to professional skateboarder Jeff Grosso, Neil Blender was one of the innovators of the handplant maneuver. The handplant involves balancing on one hand at the apex of the ramp while your body is in an inverted position. The handplant can take years to master and can result in serious injuries.
Step 1
Locate a compact mini ramp that if four feet high. Walk to the apex of the ramp and stand on the metallic edge, known as the coping. Lower the tail of your skateboard onto the coping and hold it in place with your back foot.
Step 2
Slide your front shoe across the top of the board until it sits close to the nose. Apply downward pressure with your front foot while shifting your body weight forward. Bend your knees to a 45 degree angle as the wheels make contact with the ramp.
Step 3
Extend your legs as you reach the flat section at the bottom of the mini ramp. Grab the outside edge of the skateboard with your non-dominant hand. Compress your riding stance to a crouched position.
Step 4
Place your dominant hand onto the coping as you reach the top of the mini ramp. Lean back to allow your feet to lift above your head. Support your body weight with you dominant hand for a split second.
Step 5
Lower the wheels of the skateboard onto the mini ramp to complete the handplant. Release the coping as you roll descend the ramp face. Add variations to the handplant to increase the difficulty of the maneuver.
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