noun
invert
IN-vurt · noun · slang
A one-handed handstand on the coping with the board grabbed.
0
Definitions
1
A vert trick in which the rider grabs the board and plants one hand on the coping, inverting the body into a momentary handstand before dropping back in.
“Old-school inverts on vert are terrifying to watch.”
by community
0
invert In A Sentence
Old-school inverts on vert are terrifying to watch.
Origin & Usage
Named for the inverted (upside-down) body position; also called a handplant.
Variants
handplant
People Also Ask
What is an invert in skateboarding?
It's a vert trick where you grab the board, plant one hand on the coping, and invert your body into a brief handstand before dropping back in.
Is an invert the same as a handplant?
Yes, invert is another name for a handplant, referring to the upside-down body position on the coping.
Why is it called an invert?
It's named for the inverted, upside-down position the rider's body takes during the handstand on the coping.
Comments 0