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impossible
What does impossible mean?
A trick invented by Rodney Mullen in which the board wraps 360 degrees vertically around the rider's back foot, appearing to defy gravity. Named for how impossible it looked when first performed.
"He can do impossibles down three stairs like it's nothing."
Origin
Invented by Rodney Mullen in the 1980s; named for its seemingly impossible appearance.
Frequently asked questions
What is an impossible in skateboarding?
It's a trick where the board wraps a full 360-degree vertical loop around your back foot, appearing to defy gravity.
Who invented the impossible?
It was invented by Rodney Mullen in the 1980s.
Why is it called the impossible?
It was named for how impossible the wrapping motion looked when Mullen first performed it.
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