How To Do A Handplant Skate 3

Okay, let's talk Skate 3. Specifically, that handplant. You know the one. The one that looks cooler than anything you've ever done on a skateboard...virtually or otherwise.

I'm just going to say it. It's not as intuitive as they make it seem. It's not like ollieing. Or grinding. Nope. This one demands respect. And a healthy dose of button mashing bravado.

Getting Prepped: The Art of the Approach

First, you need a quarterpipe. Obvious, right? But not just any quarterpipe. It needs to be the Goldilocks of quarterpipes. Not too steep, not too mellow, just...right. It’s like finding the perfect avocado.

Speed. You need some. But not so much you launch into orbit. There's a sweet spot. Find it.

Timing is Everything (and Also Kind of a Mystery)

Here’s where the magic, or the absolute chaos, happens. As you approach the coping, get ready. Prepare to unleash the beast.

As you hit the apex of your air, you'll want to push the left or right thumbstick up, combined with either the left or right trigger depending on which hand you want to plant.

And here's my controversial take: Sometimes, it feels completely random. Like the game is judging your worthiness. Maybe it factors in your real-life skateboarding skills (or lack thereof).

The Button-Mashing Myth (or is it?)

Some people will tell you about finesse. Precision. Grace. And sure, maybe that works for them. But I'm here to tell you the truth.

When in doubt, mash those buttons. I’m not saying randomly flail. But a little extra enthusiasm never hurt anyone. Maybe it's a placebo. Maybe it actually works. I don't know. Don't be shy to hit that Ollie button.

Think of it like trying to parallel park in a crowded city. Sometimes, you just gotta go for it.

The "Secret" Ingredient: Persistence (and Maybe a Little Luck)

You're going to fail. A lot. You'll slam. You'll bail. You'll clip the coping and do some weird, unidentifiable aerial maneuver that definitely wasn't a handplant.

Don't get discouraged. This is Skate 3. Failing is half the fun (and half the content for YouTube montages). Seriously, I've been playing for years and I still sometimes botch it.

Eventually, after countless attempts, you'll land one. And it will be glorious. A moment of pure, pixelated triumph. You’ll feel like a skateboarding god.

My Hot Take: It's Overrated (But Still Kinda Awesome)

Okay, unpopular opinion incoming. The handplant in Skate 3? It's a little overrated. There, I said it.

So many cooler tricks in the game! Why does everyone obsess over this one? Probably because it looks cool and it's hard to do. Human nature, right?

That doesn’t mean I don’t try it every chance I get. I mean, come on. It’s a handplant. It's iconic.

The Final Word (For Now)

So, there you have it. My highly scientific, thoroughly researched, and completely subjective guide to doing a handplant in Skate 3.

Remember to have fun. Don't take it too seriously. And when all else fails, just blame the game. It's probably rigged anyway.

Now go forth and conquer those quarterpipes. And if you manage to get a perfect handplant, send me a video. I need the inspiration.

Good Luck!