noun
General Slang
wheel bite
WEEL-byte · noun · slang
When a wheel rubs the deck in a sharp turn and stops you dead.
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When a wheel contacts the underside of the deck during a hard turn or heavy landing, abruptly stopping the wheel and often throwing the rider off.
“He got wheel bite on the landing and slammed.”
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wheel bite In A Sentence
He got wheel bite on the landing and slammed.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive: the wheel 'bites' into the board.
Variants
wheelbite
People Also Ask
What is wheel bite in skateboarding?
It's when a wheel rubs against the underside of the deck during a hard turn or landing, suddenly stopping the wheel and often throwing the rider off.
How do you prevent wheel bite?
You can use riser pads, tighter trucks, smaller wheels, or a board with more wheel clearance to keep the wheels from touching the deck.
Why is wheel bite dangerous?
Because it stops the wheel instantly, it can pitch you forward without warning and cause a hard slam.
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