How to Talk Like a Skater
Talking like a skater is probably one of the easiest things to pick up since so many different types of people skate, and skaters are accepting of anyone who gives the sport a good effort. If you're already out there skating, start by adding a few words to your vocabulary, knowing terms for the different moves and being aware of the companies that market to skaters.
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Know what a "poser" is. A poser is someone who pretends to skate but they can't. If you're reading this article so you can talk like a skater but have never actually done an "ollie" or "crooked a ledge," go learn how to use the board first. Skaters pick up fast if you're a poser by making you prove you can skate.
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Brush up on the names for the different skating tricks. You'll naturally pick up the names as you try them. Just ask your skater friends what they're working on. If you haven't heard of it before, ask them to show you. Jot the names down and compile a list.
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Say things are "sick" when you really like them. Use "dude" to refer to everyone, not just guys. Use the word "pimp" when you want to refer to something being cool; this adjective usually refers to clothing and accessories.
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Find out what's mainstream and what's not. Skaters know what brands are being marketed to them, and genuine skaters actually try to stay away from those brands (like Element, DC and Nike). What's popular and not so popular for a skater wardrobe is definitely a topic for skater talk.
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Tips & Warnings
You don't need to write skate as "sk8" or skater as "sk8r." Real skaters don't, so you shouldn't either.
