twin-tip
Ski both ways
Twin-tip describes skis or snowboards with upturned ends at both tip and tail, allowing the rider to travel backward as easily as forward.
The design is essential for freestyle skiing and snowboarding, where tricks often involve landing or riding switch (backward): She prefers twin-tip skis for the terrain park.
Flat rigid panel
- freestyleWithout prescribed technique
- parkPublic leisure grounds
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- jibTriangular sail forward
rail · kicker · halfpipe · bindings · Burton · rocker · flex · nose
Unrestricted alpine skiing
- powderFine dry particles
- parkPublic leisure grounds
- halfpipeU-shaped ramp for tricks
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
fakie · jib · terrain park · moguls · backcountry · K2 · Armada · bindings
board
Flat rigid panel
jib · rail · kicker · halfpipe · bindings · Burton · rocker · flex · nose · tail
freeski
Unrestricted alpine skiing
switch · fakie · jib · terrain park · moguls · backcountry · K2 · Armada · bindings · rocker
kiteboard
Wind-towed aquatic platform
- directionalIndicating a path
- strapsNarrow securing bands
- padsCushioned protective layers
fins · rocker · concave · freeride · freestyle · boots · rail · slider · unhook · pop
wake
Path left in water
boat · rooster tail · slider · kicker · rail · switch · airtime · edging · ollie · grab