This is a move that needs a lot of core strength, especially to get up there without jumping.

Coming down the same way doesn’t hurt me, but that will depend on your shoulder flexibility and how controlled coming back down is. Hooking your feet on and sitting up is a good option to build ab strength.

Here’s a vid, tis an old one from when I first learnt pencil mount (I call it an iguana) but it does what it says on the tin really.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i20/loopylolacherrycola/th_PICT4465.jpg