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Backside

In straight-jump spin naming, rotation that brings the rider’s back toward the direction of travel during the first quarter-turn.

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BSen · Abbreviation

GLOSSARY · Orientation & naming

For jib approach naming, backside means the feature is behind the rider, on the heel side, before entry. Pipe wall terminology likewise uses the back or heel-side relationship. Some turn vocabulary uses backside for a heel-side turn.

Context and distinction

A backside spin, backside approach and backside wall describe different properties; identify the relevant property before interpreting the name.

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