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Snowboard Glossary


Definitions of snowboard slang, freestyle, and board construction.

Nollie search for term

Much like an ollie only you spring off of your nose instead of your tail.

Nose search for term

The front part of the snowboard, also called the tip.

Nose bonk search for term

To hit an object with the nose of the snowboard.

Nose butter search for term

When you ride on the tip of your snowboard and rotate it so your board is sideways to your direction of travel.

Nose grab search for term

The front hand grabs the nose of the snowboard.

Nose poke search for term

Any maneuver where you bone your front leg and "poke" the nose of the board in a direction away from your body. Usually while grabbing.

Nose slide search for term

Sliding on the nose of board on the edge of an obstacle like a handrail, ledge, or ramp lip.

Nuclear air search for term

The rear hand reaches across the front of the body and grabs the heel edge in front of the front foot.