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madonna
What does madonna mean?
A vert trick invented by Tony Hawk in which the rider does a frontside air, grabs the board, and kicks the front foot off toward the nose before returning it to land.
"Watching old footage of the Madonna is peak '80s vert."
Origin
Invented by Tony Hawk in the 1980s; Lester Kasai suggested naming it after the pop star Madonna to make it catch on.
Frequently asked questions
What is a madonna in skateboarding?
It's a vert trick where you do a frontside air, grab the board, and kick your front foot off toward the nose before returning it to land.
Who invented the madonna?
Tony Hawk invented it in the 1980s, and Lester Kasai suggested naming it after the pop star Madonna to help it catch on.
Is the madonna an old-school trick?
Yes, it's a classic 1980s vert-era trick strongly associated with that period of skateboarding.
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