adjective
General Slang
opposite
OP-uh-zit · adjective · slang
Performing a trick or rotation in the direction opposite to your natural one.
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Describes performing a spin, grind, or trick in the direction opposite to the rider's normal, comfortable one. Doing tricks opposite is a mark of well-rounded skill.
“Anyone can do it their way; doing it opposite is the real test.”
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opposite In A Sentence
Anyone can do it their way; doing it opposite is the real test.
Origin & Usage
BMX/skateboarding term for the non-natural rotation direction.
Variants
oppo
People Also Ask
What does opposite mean in BMX or skating?
It means performing a spin, grind, or trick in the direction opposite to the direction that feels natural to the rider.
Why is doing tricks opposite impressive?
Because it's harder and less comfortable, so pulling tricks opposite is seen as a mark of well-rounded skill.
Is opposite the same as switch?
They're related ideas about doing tricks in your non-natural way; opposite specifically refers to the reversed rotation direction.
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