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acid drop
What does acid drop mean?
A trick in which the rider rolls off the end of a raised object and free-falls straight down to land and ride away, without an ollie or grab.
"He acid dropped off the loading dock into the bank."
Origin
An old-school term evoking a wild, free-falling drop; related to the boneless family of drops.
Frequently asked questions
What is an acid drop in skateboarding?
It's a trick where you roll straight off a ledge or gap and free-fall down to land and ride away, without an ollie or a grab.
Is an acid drop an old-school trick?
Yes, it's an old-school term for a wild free-falling drop, related to the boneless family of tricks.
How is an acid drop different from an ollie off a ledge?
An acid drop involves rolling straight off with no pop, whereas an ollie off a ledge requires popping the board first.
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