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cheater five
What does cheater five mean?
A noseriding move where the surfer stretches one foot forward to hang five toes over the nose while keeping most of their weight on the back foot, 'cheating' the trim.
"It was a tricky section so he threw a cheater five instead of committing fully."
Origin
Longboard surf term; 'cheater' because the weight stays back rather than fully on the nose.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cheater five?
It's a noseride where you stretch one foot forward to hang five toes over the nose while keeping most of your weight on the back foot.
Why is it called a 'cheater'?
Because you keep your weight back rather than fully committing onto the nose, 'cheating' the trim so you can hold it through trickier sections.
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