adjective
frontside
FRUNT-side · adjective · slang
Approaching or spinning so your chest faces the obstacle.
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A trick executed while facing toward the ramp or obstacle, or a rotation in which the toe edge (chest side) turns forward first.
“His frontside grinds are cleaner than his backside ones.”
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frontside In A Sentence
His frontside grinds are cleaner than his backside ones.
Origin & Usage
Adopted from surfing directional terms describing the rider's orientation to the wave/obstacle.
People Also Ask
What does frontside mean in skateboarding?
It describes a trick done while facing toward the obstacle, or a rotation where your chest (toe edge) turns forward first.
What's the difference between frontside and backside?
Frontside means your chest faces the obstacle or leads the spin, while backside means your back faces the obstacle or leads the spin.
Where do the terms frontside and backside come from?
They're adopted from surfing directional terms describing the rider's orientation to the wave or obstacle.
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