General
coping
What does coping mean?
The rounded metal pipe or concrete edging fitted along the top lip of a ramp, bowl, or pool, used for grinds, slides, and lip tricks.
"He locked his 50-50 right on the coping."
Origin
Borrowed from swimming-pool architecture, where 'coping' is the edge around the pool rim.
Frequently asked questions
What is coping in skating?
It's the rounded metal or concrete edging along the top lip of a ramp, bowl, or pool, used for grinds and lip tricks.
What is coping used for?
Skaters use it for grinds, slides, and lip tricks, locking their trucks or board onto the edge.
Where does the term come from?
It's borrowed from swimming-pool architecture, where 'coping' is the edge around the pool rim.
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