Dust Horn

[pron. duhst hawrn]

Noun: To discover a passion for riding powder.

Use: Jan was all about hitting street spots until he went to Japan, where he got a major dust horn.

E

Eggsies

[pron. egg.zee.ees gap]

Noun. Originally a famous ledge to gap in Brisbane, gapped by local skater Eggsie in the early 1990’s, now many stair sets are referred to as Eggsies or Eggsies Gaps.

Use: That guy just kickflipped that mad Eggsie.

 F

Fierce Panda

[pron. feers pan.da]

Noun. A person who aggressively denies being a Panda Poker.

Use: I’m not a Panda Poker, this set up just happens to work for me.

G

G-Gasm

[pron. gee gaz.zum]

Verb. A period of hyper-activity following the consumption of a lot of cafine. Thought to derive from the musician Kenny G, who reportedly owns shares in a global coffee retailer.

Use: Why’s Hank kicking off with the postman? He’s just having a G-Gasm.

Glory Hole

[pron. glawr-ee hohl]

Noun. A gap in a fence or security barrier that permits access to a desirable but otherwise unrideable location.

Use: We can get in, we just need to cut ourselves a glory hole.

Gnarlston

[pron. narl.stonn]

Noun. A celebratory move carried out by somebody after performing a satisfying trick.

Use: She stomped the backside rodeo and rode away Gnarlstoning down the mountain.

Grompa

[pron. grom.pah]

Noun. An older rider who dressed like a much younger rider. Often unusual or disturbing appearance.

Use: Keep away from the guy, he’s a Grompa

L

Loafer Toaster

[pron. loh-fur toh-ster ]

Noun. An elder-statesman of board sport, known for their wisdom, knowledge of the sport, and love of recycling. Often bearded (irrespective of gender).

Use: Andre’s such a Loafer Toaster. He was riding South Bank back in the day.

N

Nutter Stutter

[pron. nut.tah stu.tah]

Verb. When a participant continually hurts their genitals while performing tricks.

Use: Brad smashed his balls on 4 different rails last night. He was having such a Nutter Stutter.

P

Panda Poker

[pron. pan.da poh.ka]

Noun. An individual who, in an attempt to emulate their favourite action sports star, purchases a complete pro-setup.

Use:  Look at that Panda Poker, on his Lobster board, switchbacks, and 7/9/13 t-shirt!

Panty Pad

[pron. pan.tee pad]

Verb. When a riders foot slips off a pedal, or they put their foot down while riding.

Use: Phil was so out of it he was Panty Padding constantly last night.

“There are rubber maids from the 80’s”

Pizza Pie

[pron. peet.s.uh pahy ]

Noun. Term used to describe a buckled or otherwise damaged wheel. Toppings are ofter added for artistic effect.

Use: Sue had to ride down the bottom half on a pair of Pepperoni Pizzas.

Q

Quidditch Cock

[pron. kwid.dich kok]

Noun. Used in skateboarding when a flip-trick goes wrong, resulting in the board striking the rider between the legs, creating the appearance of the board being ridden like a broomstick.

Use: Jose was in tears after getting a bad case of Quidditch Cock.

TomBrown Flip

[pron. tohm-brahwn flip]

Verb. An insulting name given to a standard, common trick that somebody performs and claims to be the first person to have done it.

Use: James’ backside 180 is a text-book TomBrown Flip.

V

Vertperv

[pron. vurt.purv]

Noun. Somebody that only every rides halfpipe. Derives from pervert.

Use: Danny’s been in the Pipe all week. He’s such a vertperv.

W

Wet Margaret

[pron. when mar.gret]

Noun. Derisory term for somebody much older than the average participant trying a sport for the first time.

Use: That guy bailing all the time is such a Wet Margaret.

White Out

[pron. wahyt out]

Noun. To monopolise a market with one particular brand.

Use: The shop only sold one board – Shaun’s pro model. It was a complete White Out.