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transfer

What does transfer mean?

A trick where the rider jumps out of one ramp or feature and lands into a different, separate one rather than coming back to the same wall. Transfers show off air control and line creativity.

"He transferred from the quarter across to the box jump."

Origin

Skate/BMX park term for moving between features in the air.

Frequently asked questions

What is a transfer in skating or BMX?
It's when a rider jumps out of one ramp or feature and lands into a separate one, instead of coming back down the same wall.
Why are transfers impressive?
They require strong air control and creative line-reading to launch off one feature and land cleanly into another across a gap.
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