Ricky Benda's definitions

Leap of Faith

A huge 2 story ledge next to a large double set that only one skater, Jamie Thomas, has ever landed.

The Leap of Faith is a sick spot, but I would only try it if I had a death wish.

by Ricky Benda June 2, 2005

Shopping cart

A shopping cart is, to the untrained eye, a device for holding your groceries. But, to a skateboarder, a shopping cart is an obstacle you can ollie over, grind, and ride in. To find an abandoned one of these is like finding a ticket to FUN!

Today I ollied over a shopping cart from a 3 foot ledge.

by Ricky Benda May 31, 2005

Hardware

On a skateboard, the screws and bolts that hold the board together.

You can buy hardware cheap.

by Ricky Benda May 31, 2005

Crooked grind

A skateboarding trick where you ollie onto a rail, land your front truck on the rail, and grind the rail at about a 45 degree angle. Not a beginner trick.

Crooked's look neat.

by Ricky Benda May 27, 2005

Zero Skateboards

A brand of skateboard known for graphics with skulls, blood, and 'Zero or Die'.
Most of the skateboarders on this team are known for ollieing large stair sets and grinding long handrails.

Team Includes: Chris Cole, Jamie Thomas, Ryan Smith, Lindsey Robertson, Tommy Sandoval, and many more sick skaters.

Zeros are some of the world's finest boards.

by Ricky Benda July 16, 2008

Rail

An obstacle used for grinding on a skateboard or snowboard. The best kinds are metal. Variations include ledges and handrails.

Dude, that guy just did a sweet 5-0 on that rail.

by Ricky Benda May 31, 2005

El toro

A very large stair set in California. Only the most expert skateboarders/bladers can make it down the handrail or the set.

Dude, I can't imagine anyone doing an ollie down El Toro, but it has been done.

by Ricky Benda May 25, 2005