A skate and snowboard training aid that is to be held in the rider's hand when the rider is performing aerial maneuvers using the skateboard or snowboard. The preferred embodiment of the skate and snowboard training aid has a main mounting strap which is to be wrappable transversely about the skateboard platform. A swivel joint is connected to the main mounting strap. A length adjusting strap assembly is connected to the swivel joint. A handle-strap assembly connects to the swivel mechanism with this handle-strap assembly terminating in a cylindrical handle at its free end.