Landing the 900 and why we need to embrace change

What is the 900 trick

The 900 is a 2½-revolution (900 degrees) aerial spin performed on a skateboard ramp. While airborne, the skateboarder makes two-and-a-half turns about their longitudinal axis, thereby facing down when coming down. It is considered one of skateboarding’s most technically demanding tricks.

Milestones in 900 history

Tony Hawk's legendary feat

In 1999 during extra time and past his 10th try, Tony Hawk aged 31 landed his first 900 at the X Games, he then repeated it a year later when he landed the 900 in the official time allowed, this was a monumental moment in Skateboarding history.

Youngest skaters break records

It took another 12 years for a new record to be set for the 900, in Malibu California Tom Schaar became the youngest person to land the golden 900 on a skateboard while skating at the MegaRamp facility at Woodward West, achieving what only eight others had achieved to date in 2011.

Tom Schaar 900 on the MegaRamp at Woodward West

In 2014 the record for the youngest skater to land a 900 went to 10 yr old Asher Bradshaw.

10 yr old Asher Bradshaw - Youngest To Land 900

Age is just a number

At 48, Tony Hawk landed the 900 again after several failed attempts, demonstrating age is not the barrier to achieving great things.

Tony Hawk Lands 900 At 48!

The mindset for success

The barrier to greatness is the same for young or old, Effort & Mindset are the two most desirable ingredients for success, anything is possible with the right mindset and applied effort.