How To Handplant In Skate 3

Okay, listen up, future handplanting legends! Wanna defy gravity in Skate 3? You've come to the right place. We're diving headfirst (not literally, please) into the awesome, slightly ridiculous, and totally rewarding world of the handplant.

Why handplant? Because it looks ridiculously cool. Let’s be honest. You basically become a human flagpole. Plus, it's a killer way to rack up those challenge points.

The Basics: Prep Work is Key

First things first. You need to be comfortable just skating. No, seriously. Can you ollie? Can you grind? Good. These are your building blocks. Imagine trying to build a house without a foundation. Disaster!

Speed is your friend! Not too much. Not too little. Goldilocks speed. You want to approach the ramp with enough momentum to get some air, but not so much that you rocket past the transition.

Find a good quarterpipe or ramp. The steeper, the better. Think of it as a launchpad to awesome-ville.

Now for the tricky part: the input. As you approach the ramp, ollie. But don’t just ollie straight. You need to angle your stick (right stick, if you're on default controls) slightly to the side. This determines which hand you'll plant with. Left stick for your left hand, right stick for your right. Simple, right? (Don't worry if it takes practice).

Handplant Time! (The Fun Part)

Okay, you're airborne. You've angled your ollie. Now, as you reach the peak of your air, jam that right stick upwards! This is the "grab" motion. You're essentially telling your skater to reach for the ramp.

If you timed it right, your skater's hand should make contact with the lip of the ramp. Boom! You're handplanting! Bask in the glory.

But don't get too comfortable. You gotta come down sometime.

To dismount, simply release the right stick. Your skater will drop back onto the ramp. Hopefully, smoothly. Landing fakie? All good. Adds to the style, man.

Troubleshooting: Why Am I Eating Concrete?

Handplanting's not easy, right? Here are some common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Not enough speed? You'll just slam into the ramp. More speed, Captain!

Too much speed? You'll overshoot the ramp completely. Ease up on the gas.

Wrong angle? You'll grind the coping (the metal edge of the ramp). This isn't necessarily bad, but it's not a handplant. Adjust your ollie angle.

Messed up the timing? You'll either grab too early (and look like you're patting the ramp) or too late (and just fall). Practice makes perfect!

Falling backwards a lot? You're probably not leaning forward enough. Think of it like you are pushing yourself towards the ramp.

Pro Tips: From Good to Epic

Once you've mastered the basic handplant, it's time to get fancy. Here are a few tips to take your handplanting game to the next level.

Grab it! While you're handplanting, try adding a grab with the left trigger (or whatever your grab button is). This adds style points and looks ridiculously cool.

Spin it! Rotate your skater with the left stick while you're in the handplant. This can lead to some seriously impressive spins. (Warning: May cause dizziness... in your skater).

Transfer it! You can actually transfer from one ramp to another mid-handplant. This is incredibly difficult, but incredibly rewarding. Imagine handplanting between two rooftops... legendary.

Experiment with different ramps! Some ramps are easier to handplant than others. Find your sweet spot.

Film it! Seriously. Save your best handplant clips and share them with the world. You might just become the next Skate 3 sensation.

Remember, handplanting is all about practice and experimentation. Don't get discouraged if you don't nail it right away. Just keep skating, keep trying, and keep having fun! You'll be sticking handplants like a pro in no time. Now go out there and defy gravity!

And hey, if you bail spectacularly, at least you’ll have a funny story (and a broken digital collarbone) to tell.

Good luck, and happy handplanting!