/ W-Z |
Word |
Sport |
Definition |
Waist |
SNB |
The
width measurement taken at the narrowest part
of the board which is near the middle of its
length. |
Wall |
MULTI |
Any
bank that is at or above 90 degrees. |
Wallride |
MULTI |
To
ride on a wall that has no transition. |
Wax |
INL |
The
substance skaters spread on the curbs and obstacles
to make them more slippery. |
Wheels |
SKT |
Attached
to the truck - rolling devices which are usually
made of urethane. In addition to the standard
wheels, there are now those which have a nylon
or high-tech plastic on the interior part of
the wheel. |
Whip |
MTX |
Classic
Motocross move where rider turns and lays the
machine flat in mid air. |
Wood
core |
MULTI |
Various
type of wood used to provide the shape and thickness
of a board. |
World
cup |
ETC |
An
annual series featuring the best freestyle and
alpine skiers. |
X-Up |
BMX |
While
in the air a rider turns the handlebars as far
as they will go in one direction without releasing
the grip, then turns them back in the other
direction before landing. |