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Acid drop- to ride off something and free falling to the ground.

Alley-oop- where a trick is preformed in a different direction than the skater is facing.

Board slide- to grind with the contact point under the board.

Carve- to make a long curving ark when skating.

Dark slide- go to grind something, flip the board, and grind on the tape.

Fakie- Riding backwards.

Half cab- A 180 caliber.

Heel flip- while olling, push heel down causing the board to flip.

Heel side edge- Edge of the board closest to the rider’s heel.

Manual- another name for a wheelie.

McTwist- 540 performed on a ramp. Named after Mike McGill.

Nollie- Like an Ollie, but off the front of the board.

Nose grind- Use the front trucks to grind.

Wall ride- To ride on a wall that has no transition.

Wood core- Various types of wood used to provide the shape and thickness of a board.

Zonk- Hit the wall.

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  http://expn.go.com/athletes/skt/index.html

 http://www.bam.gov/sub_physicalactivity/activitycards_skateboarding.html

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                                                                                          Charlie