General
lip
What does lip mean?
The uppermost edge of a ramp, bowl, or obstacle where lip tricks and stalls are performed.
"He stalled on the lip before dropping back in."
Origin
Descriptive: the 'lip' or edge at the top of a transition, shared with surf terminology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lip of a ramp?
It's the uppermost edge of a ramp, bowl, or obstacle, where lip tricks and stalls are performed.
What are lip tricks?
They're tricks done at the top edge of a transition, such as stalls, rock and rolls, and inverts.
Is 'lip' also a surf term?
Yes; the term is shared with surfing, where the lip is the crest of a breaking wave.
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