10 Skateboarding Terms You Should Know
VLSkate4 skaters recommend it · 4 mentions, 2019 to 2021
1.1M views · 9 years ago · Tutorial · Beginner
VLSkate explains ten skate terms for new skaters, including regular vs goofy, nollie, switch, fakie, pop, flick, scoop, sex change, FS/BS rotation and grinds, plus board parts. Published in 2017.
Why skaters like it
Posted in r/NewSkaters when beginners ask what terms to learn or get confused by words like backside and frontside. Short and aimed at brand new skaters.
“Yeah I know I thought the same when I started. It's all a bit topsy-turvy. I believe the term originates from surfing or something. Take a look at this video that explains it well: [VIDEO]”
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What skaters said on Reddit
Yeah I know I thought the same when I started. It's all a bit topsy-turvy. I believe the term originates from surfing or something. Take a look at this video that explains it well: [VIDEO]