noun General Slang

spine

SPYN · noun · informal

Two quarterpipes joined back-to-back at the top.

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Definitions

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A ramp feature made of two quarterpipes placed back to back so their coping meets, allowing tricks transferred over the shared top edge.

“Transferring over the spine is his favorite trick.”
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spine In A Sentence

Transferring over the spine is his favorite trick.

Origin & Usage

Named for the ridge-like 'spine' formed where the two ramps meet.

People Also Ask

What is a spine in skating?

It's a ramp feature made of two quarterpipes placed back to back so their coping meets at a shared top edge.

What do you do on a spine?

Skaters transfer tricks over the shared top edge from one quarterpipe to the other.

Why is it called a spine?

It's named for the ridge-like spine formed where the two ramps meet at the top.

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