General
spine
What does spine mean?
A ramp feature made of two quarterpipes placed back to back so their coping meets, allowing tricks transferred over the shared top edge.
"Transferring over the spine is his favorite trick."
Origin
Named for the ridge-like 'spine' formed where the two ramps meet.
Frequently asked questions
What is a spine in skating?
It's a ramp feature made of two quarterpipes placed back to back so their coping meets at a shared top edge.
What do you do on a spine?
Skaters transfer tricks over the shared top edge from one quarterpipe to the other.
Why is it called a spine?
It's named for the ridge-like spine formed where the two ramps meet at the top.
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