Christ_Air_(skateboarding_trick)

Christ Air

Christ Air

Skateboarding trick

Christ Air is an aerial skateboarding trick where, while flying in the air, the skateboarder picks up their board into one of their hands and then spreads their arms and straightens their legs forming a pose that resembles Jesus Christ on the cross.[1] It was invented by skater Christian Hosoi.[2]

Danish professional skateboarder Rune Glifberg had become associated with the Christ Air due to it being his special move in early entries of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game franchise, but in a 2024 interview Rune admitted that he "had never done a Christ Air in (his) life".[3] In April 2007 professional skater Martyn Jackson performed a 14 ft (4 m) high Christ Air, the second highest behind Hosoi himself. Danny Way has also performed the Christ Air.

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References

  1. [1]
    Hsu, Hua (28 June 2012). "» Rising Down". Grantland. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
  2. [2]
    Bruton, Michelle. "Tony Hawk Proves Vert Skateboarding Isn't Dead With Inaugural Vert Alert Event In Salt Lake City". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
  3. [3]
    Rune Glifberg Got paid INSANE ROYALTIES From Tony Hawks Pro Skater (video). The Nine Club. Feb 14, 2024. Event occurs at 4:36. Retrieved Mar 1, 2024 – via YouTube. I had the special move, the Christ Air(...)I'm just going to let it out of the bag right now - I'll let everyone down - I've never done a Christ Air in my life.


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