When your wheel touches the underside of your deck during a turn or landing, usually slamming your ride to a halt—and possibly your face to the pavement. In slang, it’s also used to describe an unexpected crash or wipeout.
Short for “Never Been Done.” Used when someone lands a trick that’s never been done before at a particular spot—or in general.
Examples:
That kickflip front crook on Clipper? Straight-up NBD."
When your wheel touches the underside of your deck during a turn or landing, usually slamming your ride to a halt—and possibly your face to the pavement. In slang, it’s also used to describe an unexpected crash or wipeout.
A chunk of rubbery material used to clean grip tape on your board. But in slang? It can also mean a rider who sticks to their board no matter what—someone with unreal board control.
Universal term but popular in Canadian and American skate scenes—means a trick was landed without sketch, smooth, solid.
To pop the board up in the air and land again
A "brute" is a skater who charges obstacles aggressively, often choosing power and force over finesse. They're known for gnarly slams and high-impact landings. Think: Big Boy Foy energy.