noun
General Slang
kickturn
KIK-turn · noun · slang
Lifting the nose and pivoting on the back wheels to change direction.
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A skate maneuver where the rider shifts weight to the tail, lifts the front wheels, and pivots the board to a new direction on the back wheels. It is essential for carving transitions and steering.
“He kickturned at the top of the bank and came back down.”
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kickturn In A Sentence
He kickturned at the top of the bank and came back down.
Origin & Usage
Skateboarding term for the pivoting turn.
Variants
kick turn
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What is a kickturn?
It's a maneuver where the rider shifts weight to the tail, lifts the front wheels, and pivots the board to a new direction on the back wheels.
Why is the kickturn important?
It's a fundamental skill for steering and for carving transitions, letting riders change direction on ramps and banks without stopping.
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