Definition: A Railstand is when a skater flips up their board and stands on the edge. If the griptape is facing forward, this is a Toe Side Railstand, if the griptape is facing backwards, this is a Heel Side Railstand.
The Railstand gets its name from ancient skateboarding history - well, about 20 years ago. Back then, skaters put plastic rails on the sides of their decks, to help protect them. Though you can still buy rails from old school companies like Powell Peralta, most skaters don't use them. However, the rail pops up in trick names like the railstand and railslide, even today. There's your free history lesson.
The railstand is also often called a Primo, or Primo Stall. Technically, a primo is when you slide along the ground while doing a rail stand. However, as more and more people call this a Primo Stall, that might eventually just become the name of the trick.
Learn how to railstand in the step by step How to Railstand Trick Tip.
Also Known As: Primo Stall, Primo Stand, Rail Stall
Alternate Spellings: Rail Stand
Examples:
"John could frontside railstall, then rail flip into a backside railstall."
