General
mctwist
What does mctwist mean?
An advanced vert trick consisting of an inverted one-and-a-half (540-degree) rotation with a mute grab, performed on a ramp or halfpipe.
"Landing a McTwist on vert is still a career milestone."
Origin
Invented by Mike McGill on a halfpipe in Rattvik, Sweden in 1984; named by Rodney Mullen combining 'Mc' from McGill with 'twist.'
Frequently asked questions
What is a McTwist?
It's an advanced vert trick consisting of an inverted 540-degree (one-and-a-half) rotation with a mute grab, done on a ramp or halfpipe.
Who invented the McTwist?
It was invented by Mike McGill on a halfpipe in Rattvik, Sweden in 1984.
How did the McTwist get its name?
Rodney Mullen named it by combining 'Mc' from McGill with 'twist.'
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