General
hammer
What does hammer mean?
A particularly gnarly, high-impact trick, often down large gaps or rails; 'throwing hammers' means landing big, heavy tricks.
"His part was nothing but hammers down huge sets."
Origin
Skate-video-era slang comparing heavy tricks to swinging hammers.
Frequently asked questions
What is a hammer in skating?
A hammer is a big, heavy, high-impact trick, often done down large gaps or rails.
What does 'throwing hammers' mean?
It means landing a series of big, impressive tricks.
Where does the term come from?
It comes from skate-video-era slang comparing heavy tricks to swinging hammers.
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