General
bigspin
What does bigspin mean?
A trick in which the board does a 360-degree shove-it while the rider's body rotates 180 degrees the same direction, landing switch or fakie depending on approach.
"His bigspins are so smooth they look lazy."
Origin
Descriptive of the 'big' combined board-and-body spin.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bigspin in skateboarding?
It's a trick where the board does a 360-degree shove-it while your body rotates 180 degrees the same direction, landing switch or fakie.
How is a bigspin different from a 360 shove-it?
In a 360 shove-it only the board spins, while in a bigspin your body also rotates 180 degrees along with it.
Can you add a flip to a bigspin?
Yes, combining it with a kickflip makes a bigspin flip, one of the more advanced flatground variations.
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