General
mute
What does mute mean?
An air in which the rider grabs the frontside (toe) edge of the board with the leading (front) hand, often while airing backside.
"He does mute grabs off every hip in the park."
Origin
Named after skater Chris Weddle, whose nickname referenced his deafness ('Mute'), when he popularized the grab in the early 1980s.
Frequently asked questions
What is a mute grab?
It's an air where you grab the toe (frontside) edge of the board with your leading front hand, often while airing backside.
Where does the mute grab get its name?
It's named after skater Chris Weddle, whose nickname referenced his deafness, when he popularized the grab in the early 1980s.
How is a mute different from an indy?
Both grab the toe edge, but a mute uses the front (leading) hand while an indy uses the back (trailing) hand.
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