General
grab
What does grab mean?
Any trick in which the rider uses a hand to grab a part of the deck while in the air, common on vert, transition, and off ramps. Different grab positions have their own names.
"His grabs are so tweaked they look like snapshots."
Origin
Descriptive core term for holding the board mid-air; the basis of a whole family of named grab tricks.
Frequently asked questions
What is a grab in skateboarding?
It's any trick where you use a hand to hold a part of the deck while airborne, common on vert, transition, and ramps.
What are some named grabs?
Different hand positions have their own names, including indy, mute, melon, and stalefish.
What does 'tweaked' mean with grabs?
A tweaked grab is one pulled or extended into an exaggerated, stylish shape mid-air, which skaters prize for style.
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