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icepick
What does icepick mean?
A grind performed on just the rear peg, with the front wheel lifted up and over the rail or ledge. It demands strong balance since only one contact point is grinding.
"He locked into an icepick and held it clean off the end."
Origin
BMX grind name; the raised, single-point stance resembles an ice pick planted in ice.
Frequently asked questions
What is an icepick grind?
It is a grind on just the rear peg, with the front wheel lifted up and over the rail or ledge.
Why is it called an icepick?
The raised, single-point stance resembles an ice pick planted into ice.
Is an icepick hard to do?
It demands strong balance because only one contact point, the rear peg, is grinding while the front end is raised.
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