noun
General Slang
tailslide
TAYL-slyde · noun · slang
Sliding on the underside of the tail along a ledge.
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A slide trick in which the rider slides along a ledge or coping on the underside of the tail of the board.
“Her tailslides on the marble ledge are buttery.”
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tailslide In A Sentence
Her tailslides on the marble ledge are buttery.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive: the tail of the board is what slides on the obstacle.
Variants
tail slide
People Also Ask
What is a tailslide?
It's a slide trick where you slide along a ledge or coping on the underside of the tail of the board, nose lifted off the obstacle.
How is a tailslide different from a noseslide?
A tailslide balances and slides on the tail end of the board, while a noseslide uses the nose end.
What surfaces are good for tailslides?
Smooth, waxed ledges like marble or polished concrete let the tail slide easily, which is why skaters describe those as buttery.
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