Winter Sports Dictionary for Dummies
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WinterKids
on Monday, February 19, 2018
We have all heard a conversation between more advanced riders and thought what are they saying? Well here are some new words for your ski/snowboard vocabulary. Learn them, ride them, and love them!
Moguls: Bumps set out on slopes for more advanced runners!
Traverse: Skiing across a slope in a zigzag pattern.
White Out: When there is almost no visibility due to heavy snowfall or fog.
Snow Park: An area filled with rails, jumps, and boxes for freestyle riders
Grab: When a rider grabs a hold of their skis or board while attempting tricks and jumps.
Fakie: Skiing/Snowboarding backward.
Carving: Turns where the edges of the skis/snowboards are used.
Aerials: Freestyle ski jumping where a rider flips in the air.
Riders, what words/phrases could you share with beginners? Comment below.
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