Who Is Mike McGill
Mike McGill is an American professional skateboarder widely credited with popularizing vert skating in the late 1970s and 1980s. He is best known for landing the first aerial rotation on a vertical ramp, a trick later called the McTwist.
McGill and the McTwist
The McTwist is a 540-degree backside aerial performed on a halfpipe. McGill first landed the trick on a vertical ramp in the early 1980s, demonstrating that aerial rotations were possible on vert setups. The maneuver became a benchmark for advanced vert skating.
Legacy in Skateboarding
McGill helped shape modern vert skating through his technical style and competition appearances. His influence is documented in skateboarding history sources, including profiles that highlight his role in advancing aerial tricks on ramps.
For more details on McGill’s career and trick innovations, visit Skateboarding.com.
