General
land
What does land mean?
To complete a trick cleanly and roll away in control; the goal of every attempt. Past tense 'landed.'
"It took fifty tries, but he finally landed it."
Origin
General use of 'land' specialized to mean completing a trick.
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean to land a trick?
It means completing a trick cleanly and rolling away in control, the goal of every attempt.
Does landing require rolling away?
Yes; sticking a trick but falling or stopping usually doesn't count as landing it.
What is the opposite of landing a trick?
Failing or bailing, meaning you don't complete the trick or ride away from it.
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