General
boardslide
What does boardslide mean?
A slide trick in which the rider slides the underside of the deck (between the trucks) across a rail or ledge, with the board roughly perpendicular to the obstacle.
"A boardslide on a flat bar is a great first rail trick."
Origin
Descriptive: the board itself slides on the obstacle rather than the trucks.
Frequently asked questions
What is a boardslide in skateboarding?
It's a slide trick where the underside of the deck, between the trucks, slides across a rail or ledge with the board turned perpendicular to the obstacle.
Is a boardslide a good first rail trick?
Yes. A boardslide on a low flat bar is widely considered one of the best beginner rail tricks to learn.
How is a boardslide different from a lipslide?
In a boardslide you approach so the front truck clears the rail; in a lipslide the back truck goes up and over the obstacle first.
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