General
frontside
What does frontside mean?
A trick executed while facing toward the ramp or obstacle, or a rotation in which the toe edge (chest side) turns forward first.
"His frontside grinds are cleaner than his backside ones."
Origin
Adopted from surfing directional terms describing the rider's orientation to the wave/obstacle.
Frequently asked questions
What does frontside mean in skateboarding?
It describes a trick done while facing toward the obstacle, or a rotation where your chest (toe edge) turns forward first.
What's the difference between frontside and backside?
Frontside means your chest faces the obstacle or leads the spin, while backside means your back faces the obstacle or leads the spin.
Where do the terms frontside and backside come from?
They're adopted from surfing directional terms describing the rider's orientation to the wave or obstacle.
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