General
crooked grind
What does crooked grind mean?
A grind on the front truck performed at an angle, with the nose pointed slightly off the line of the obstacle so the board sits crooked. Also called a 'crooks' or 'K-grind.'
"He locked into a crooked grind and let it slide forever."
Origin
Named for the crooked, offset angle of the board during the grind.
Frequently asked questions
What is a crooked grind?
It's an angled front-truck grind where the nose points slightly off the line of the obstacle so the board sits crooked. It's also called a 'crooks' or 'K-grind.'
Why is it called crooked?
It's named for the crooked, offset angle the board holds during the grind.
How does it differ from a nosegrind?
A nosegrind keeps the board straight on the front truck; a crooked grind holds it at an angle, offset to the obstacle.
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