General
corked
What does corked mean?
Describes a spin performed off-axis, with the body tilted so the rotation corkscrews rather than staying flat. Corked spins are central to modern slopestyle snowboarding and skiing.
"His corked 900 was the highlight-reel trick of the contest."
Origin
Snowboard/ski freestyle term from the corkscrew motion.
Frequently asked questions
What does corked mean in snowboarding?
It describes a spin performed off-axis, with the body tilted so the rotation corkscrews rather than staying flat and level.
Where does the term corked come from?
From the corkscrew motion of the body during the off-axis rotation, which is central to modern slopestyle snowboarding and skiing.
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