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mongo
What does mongo mean?
A pushing style in which the rider keeps the back foot on the board and pushes with the front foot; widely considered awkward or incorrect form by many skaters. Short for 'mongo-foot.'
"He rips, but he pushes mongo and everyone gives him grief for it."
Origin
'Mongo pushing' is long-standing skate slang for this front-foot push style.
Frequently asked questions
What does pushing mongo mean?
It means keeping your back foot on the board and pushing with your front foot, instead of the standard back-foot push.
Why do skaters look down on mongo pushing?
It's widely considered awkward or incorrect form because it slows your setup for tricks and looks off-balance, so mongo pushers often get teased.
Where does the word mongo come from?
It's short for 'mongo-foot,' long-standing skate slang for this front-foot pushing style.
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