For the Week ending 02/08/08
Directions: Choose the word that matches with the definition and appropriately fits into the blank space in the sentence.
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trail; especially : a downhill ski trail
Skiing in unmarked, unpatrolled areas or out of bounds, is considered off- _______. |
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curvature of the base of a ski along its longitudinal axis. The arch of the ski.
The tip and tail of an unweighted ski contacts the snow but the mid portion is elevated, due to _______. |
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"to ski directly down a slope at high speed"
The out-of-control novice skier, screaming straight down the hill is called a "_______ boomer." |
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a bump in a ski run
You need agility, flexibility, and quick turns to ski down a field of _______. |
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a ski turn in which the outside ski is advanced ahead of the other ski and then angled steadily inward until the turn is completed.
_______ skiing requires bindings that allow the heel of the boot to be elevated off the ski when the knees are bent (free-heel.) |