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6 skate terms starting with R.
- Rad Something really cool, sick or impressive. A classic of 80s skate slang.
- Rail A horizontal metal bar you grind and slide on. The elite tier of street skating.
- Razor Tail A sharp, worn-down tail (or nose) from constantly scraping it against the ground.
- Regular Stance with your left foot at the front of the board. Roughly 60-65% of skaters ride regular.
- Ripper An extremely good skater. The highest compliment in skate slang.
- Riser A plastic/urethane pad between the deck and the truck. Raises ride height so the wheel can't touch the board.