Skateboarding terminology

What do skaters call their boards? skateboards Skaters generally refer to their skateboards simply as their boards. No point in getting fancy. Sometimes you hear the word “”deck,”” but that refers specifically to the wood plank part of the skateboard. Calling a skateboard “”wood”” or “”ride”” pegs someone as a novice trying too hard to … Read more

What is skater lingo? Aerial: A trick where all four wheels leave the vertical or horizontal plane. Air: Short for aerial. Backside: In general, a trick executed with the skater’s back facing the ramp or obstacle. Bearings: Round metal discs that fit inside the wheels, mounting them to the axle. Read more on www.masterclass.com Over … Read more

What does SW mean in skateboarding? some abbreviations used in dance diagrams Roller CIPA (FARS) Ice ISU meaning Sl Slip Slide or Slip Swing Sw Swing examples are RFO-Swing RFO-Sw Right Outside Forward Swing 28 more rows Read more on skatedancediagrams.weebly.com The sport of skateboarding is rife with unusual lingo and jargon. There are several … Read more