noun General Slang

smith grind

SMITH GRYND · noun · slang

Back-truck grind with the front truck dipped down and off the far side.

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A grind in which the back truck is on the obstacle while the front truck hangs down and over the far side, angling the board downward and away.

“Smith grinds on a round rail take real commitment.”
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smith grind In A Sentence

Smith grinds on a round rail take real commitment.

Origin & Usage

Named after skater Mike Smith, who is credited with the trick in the 1980s.

Variants smith

People Also Ask

What is a smith grind?

It's a grind on the back truck while the front truck hangs down and over the far side, angling the board downward and away.

Who is the smith grind named after?

It's named after skater Mike Smith, who is credited with the trick in the 1980s.

How is it different from a feeble grind?

In a smith grind the front truck dips over the far side; in a feeble grind it hangs over the near side, making them mirror opposites.

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