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VIRAGE APPUI ARRIERE [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
CONT

"Heelside" turns are executed almost the same way as toe-side turns. The rider must look back over his shoulder to start the turn and tilt the board onto its heel edge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
DEF

Type de virage où le transfert de poids se fait sur l'arrière de la planche pour amorcer la courbe.

CONT

Le virage back-side s'identifie à son déclenchement le dos vers l'intérieur du virage. Sa préparation se fait en position front-side, la conduite en position back-side.

Spanish

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