Snowboard – Terminology

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Snowboardng Terminology & Successful Snowboarding

Vermont SnowboardingThis is where snowboarding got it’s start. So why not board where snowboarding first started, beside the conditions are just great for snowboarding at nearly all of Vermont’s Ski Areas. A snowboarding vacation is outrageous way to getaway. Vermont offers the snowboard enthusiast challenging fun at a variety of slopes. With the best mountains, hotels, inns, resorts, and mountain rentals – it’s no wonder Vermont is New England’s top boarding destination. Discover the best snowboarding in the east in … Vermont – where snowboarding began! Ask us about VT Snowboarding vacations or share Snowboard comments.  To feature your business, contact us.

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Wildflower Inn ,Vermont Inn Northeast Kingdom Vermont Inn
The Wildflower Inn, 2059 Darling Hill Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851 | 802-626-8310
Trailside Lodging in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Your next great adventure awaits at The Wildflower. A four-season destination property for the best in outdoor recreation and Vermont experiences. With our 25-room Inn, full-service restaurant, pub, Village Sport bike shop (with rentals) and KCE guide company right on the property, you will have everything you need to make the most of your Vermont visit.
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Jay Peak Resort
Jay Peak Resort, Hotel Jay, 830 Jay Peak Road, North Troy, VT 05859
Welcome to Jay Peak - The Top of Vermont! Experience mountain thrills by day and cozy up with family fun by night around the firepit. The Jay Peak Resort features a Pump House Indoor Waterpark, Jay Peak Resort Golf Course, Flyer Express Quad. On-site spa has 2 treatment rooms. Find current specials and rates below.
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Lodge at Spruce Peak Stowe VT
The Lodge at Spruce Peak, a Destination by Hyatt Residence, 7412 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672
Welcome to Spruce Peak in Stowe, Vermont! This Luxurious ski resort by Hyatt Destinations offers ski-in/ski-out access. The resort's spa offers in-room massages and wellness treatments such as aromatherapy, body scrubs, body wraps, and facials. Other on-site facilities include a steam room, a sauna, and a spa tub. Find exclusive specials and rates below.
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Trapp Family Lodge
Trapp Family Lodge, 700 Trapp Hill Rd, Stowe, VT, 05672
Escape to the enchanting Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont, where Austrian charm meets breathtaking Green Mountain views. Indulge in cozy accommodations, world-class dining, and endless outdoor adventures on over 2,500 scenic acres. Whether you're savoring a quiet moment by the fire or exploring the trails, the Trapp Family Lodge promises an unforgettable Vermont retreat. Check availablilities and current specials below.
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Jay Peak Resort
Jay Peak Resort, Hotel Jay, 830 Jay Peak Road, North Troy, VT 05859
Welcome to Jay Peak - The Top of Vermont! Experience mountain thrills by day and cozy up with family fun by night around the firepit. The Jay Peak Resort features a Pump House Indoor Waterpark, Jay Peak Resort Golf Course, Flyer Express Quad. On-site spa has 2 treatment rooms. Find current specials and rates below.
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Snowboard VermontSnowboard Culture has its own unique flavor, including music, apparel and language. Here are a few of the more interesting terms used by snowboarders. If you want to speak like a snowboarder, or just understand one – read on. Snowmobile Terms.

Snowboard Terminology

Alley-Oop
Any maneuver in the halfpipe where you rotate 180 or more degrees in the uphill direction.

Regular
Riding with your left foot in the forward position

Fakie
Riding with your right foot in the forward position.

Backside Rodeo
Turning your back downhill when coming off a jump, flipping 540 and landing fakie or rotating 720 and landing regular.

Boned Out
Over-exagerating body positions when doing tricks, often giving the legs the appearance of being extended or stretched to the maximum degree.

Bonk
Hitting an object with your snowboard.

Duck Foot
A riding stance where heels are together and toes point outward away from one another.

Grind
To ride objects such as boxes and handrails with a snowboard.

Hammer
To ride as hard as possible.

Ollie
A hopping motion achieved by lifting first the front foot, then the rear foot before springing off the tail of the snowboard.

Nollie
A reversed Ollie, leading with the rear foot first.

Rolling Down the Windows
The spinning of your arms wildly in the air in an attempt to regain balance.

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