General
feeble grind
What does feeble grind mean?
A grind where the back truck slides on the obstacle while the front truck and nose hang down over the opposite (front) side, the mirror of a smith grind.
"He does feeble grinds down the handrail like it's flat ground."
Origin
Named in the 1980s; often attributed to skaters mocking the awkward-looking body position.
Frequently asked questions
What is a feeble grind?
It's a grind on the back truck while the front truck and nose hang down over the front side of the obstacle, the mirror of a smith grind.
Why is it called feeble?
The name arose in the 1980s, often attributed to skaters mocking the awkward-looking body position of the trick.
How does it compare to a smith grind?
A feeble hangs the front truck over the near side; a smith hangs it over the far side, so the two are mirror images.
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