Recreation
Air 360
A 360-degree rotation performed in the air off the lip rather than spun flat on the surface.
Air 360 is a term from limnology — the scientific study of inland waters. The detailed explanation below covers the definition, why the concept matters to lake water-quality interpretation, and how it intersects with the LakeGrade rubric. Reading Air 360 alongside the LakeGrade rubric helps make the rubric's structure intuitive — each grading parameter maps directly onto an established limnological concept.
The per-lake pages on LakeQuality always show the specific Air 360 value for that lake, so you can move from the general concept to the specific lake without leaving the site.
What It Means for Your Lake
An air 360 is a full 360-degree spin completed while airborne after launching off the wave's lip, as opposed to a surface 360 pivoted on the water. It combines the difficulty of an air, getting clean height off the lip, with a full rotation and a committed landing back in the pocket. It is a notably advanced trick. Variants extend the difficulty further, such as a one-foot air 360, where the rider boosts and completes the rotation with only one foot on the board.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is air 360?
A 360-degree rotation performed in the air off the lip rather than spun flat on the surface.
Why does air 360 matter for lake health?
An air 360 is a full 360-degree spin completed while airborne after launching off the wave's lip, as opposed to a surface 360 pivoted on the water. It combines the difficulty of an air, getting clean height off the lip, with a full rotation and a committed landing back in the pocket. It is a notably...
Related Terms
A full 360-degree rotation of board and rider, most commonly performed flat on the water's surface in skim style.
Launching off the lip with the board into the air and landing back on the wake with the nose still facing forward.
The top edge or crest of the wave, the powerful upper section where riders throw slashes, off-the-lip turns, and launch airs.
An air in which the rider grabs a rail of the board with one hand while airborne.
Any aerial maneuver where the rider leaves the water, with or without the board; a synonym for an air.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.