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Toe Edge - Skateboarding Dictionary

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Toe Edge - Skateboarding Dictionary

Toe Edge

Toe Edge
Definition: Toe Edge refers to the edge of a skateboard, snowboard or surfboard in front of the rider's toes.

When turning on a board, if the rider leans on the toe edge, or "digs in" on the toe edge, the board will turn in the direction of the rider's toes. This is a fundamental truth for all board sports.

The opposite of Toe Edge is Heel Edge.

Also Known As: Toe Edge, Toeside (though this is technicaly something different)
Examples:
"Monique came bombing down the hill on her longboard, and dug her toe edge in deep to make the sharp turn at the bottom."

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