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Front Board Gap 180 Back Board Pretzel 270 Out

his is one of the most technical types of slider hits out there. If you are new to jib trick names, Pretzel basically means rewind or change the direction you are spinning. The best way to prepare to learn this trick is to master Frontside Boardslide 270s and Backside

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