The 900

Many of us wonder, why the hell was Tony Hawk so damn famous? What was his suddenly leap into godlike status? Here's your answer.


The 900

The 900 is a 2.5-revolution (900 degrees) (2 and a half spins) aerial spin performed on a skateboard ramp. It is considered one of skateboarding's most technically demanding tricks.

Tony Hawk, one of the most successful vertical pro skateboarders in the world, landed "The 900" at the 1999 X-Games after ten failed attempts. It was past regulation time but, as one announcer said, "We make up the rules as we go along. Let's give him another try." None of the other skaters protested. Hawk twice landed on his board, but it flew out from under him. When he finally completed the trick, his arms windmilled and his hand barely grazed the ramp.

Nonetheless, he rode away. He was awarded 1st place in the "Best Trick" event despite going over the time limit. At a later X-Games, Hawk landed the trick again, this time during regulation time. The 900 was the last trick on a wishlist he had written a decade earlier. Some other tricks on the list included an ollie 540, a kickflip 540, and a varial 720

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The very instant he landed The 900. History was made, and Tony Hawk took his place as the God Of Skateboarding