General
tweak
What does tweak mean?
To grab the board and pull or twist it hard mid-air to exaggerate the shape and add style. Tweaking a grab pushes it to its most expressive form.
"Really tweak that method, pull it right up behind you."
Origin
Snowboard/skate slang for cranking a grab; related to 'tweaked'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'tweak' mean in a snowboard trick?
It means to grab the board and pull or twist it hard mid-air to exaggerate the shape and add style, pushing a grab to its most expressive form.
How is 'tweak' different from a plain grab?
A plain grab just holds the board, while tweaking cranks and stretches it as far as possible for maximum style, like pulling a method up behind you.
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