What are some skateboarding terms?

Learn Skater Terms, Lingo, Slang. Tricks & Skate Industry Terms. From The #1 Source For Skateboarding Information - Skate To Live | Since 2007. read more

A skateboard is propelled by pushing with one foot while the other remains on the board, or by pumping in structures such as a pool or half-pipe. A skateboard can also be used by simply standing on the board while on a downward slope and allowing gravity to propel the board and rider. read more

Skateboarding Tricks air: riding with all four wheels off the ground; short for aerial backside: when a trick or turn is executed with the skater’s back facing the ramp or obstacle. read more

Skateboard slang might seem hard to grasp at first, and many of the terms do refer to techniques and tricks specific to skateboarding, such as the "ollie." But others appear in the lexicon of many different sports and probably sound familiar to your ears. read more