![]() Other tricks on the list included the ollie 540, kickflip 540, and varial 720. ![]() In his book, the 900 was the last on the wishlist of tricks Hawk had written a decade earlier. When he finally completed the trick, his arms windmilled and his hand barely grazed the ramp. Hawk twice landed on his board, but it flew out from under him. Let's give him another try." Other skaters protested, but Hawk continued. It was past regulation time but, as one announcer said, "We make up the rules as we go along. On June 27, 1999, Tony Hawk, one of the most successful vertical pro skateboarders in the world, landed the 900 at X Games V after ten failed attempts. It is considered one of skateboarding's most technically demanding tricks. ![]() While airborne, the skateboarder makes two-and-a-half turns about their longitudinal axis, thereby facing down when coming down. The 900 is a 2½- revolution (900 degrees) aerial spin performed on a skateboard ramp. 2½-revolution aerial spin performed on a skateboard ramp ![]()
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