Snow and Ice-Based Flashcards
Diff between Snow & Ice Recreation
SNOW - use of flat boards (sleds, skis)
ICE - use of vertical wheels (ice skates)
use for force when ascending
Ski Poles
traveling over snow on skis, especially as a sport or recreation
Skiing
2 categories of Competitive Skiing
- Nordic
2. Alpine (aka downhill skiing)
denoting the disciplines of
cross-country skiing
ski jumping
biathlon
Nordic Skiing
sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings:
Downhill/Straight Racing
Slalom
Alpine Skiing
participants propel themselves across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles
Cross Country Skiing
skiers go down a take-off ramp, + points for style
Ski Jumping
combination of cross-country skiing & rifle shooting
Biathlon
ski racing going down from mountain
Downhill/Straight Racing
How many boards?
Ski
Snowboard
ski - 2
snowboard - 1
a ski race down a winding course marked by flags or poles.
Slalom
a bicycle with skis instead of wheels, used for sliding down snow-covered slopes.
Skibob
snowboard competitions, simultaneous start of 4-6 members,
w/ elimination heats
Boarder Cross
skiing and freestyling in air
ski flying