Around / Between / Over Line Selection
Combining routes around bumps, between them and over their tops, while looking ahead.
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OPEN ENTRY →04 · KNOWLEDGE AREA
All-Mountain Technique
Adaptable riding across resort terrain and conditions.
FREESTYLE ATLAS · TRICK TREE
SEE HOW EVERY
FREESTYLE TRICK CONNECTS
Families, named tricks, variants, contexts and research records across flatground, guratori, jumps, grabs, jibbing and transition.
Around-the-Bump Line
Using the bump pattern as a slalom-like route around obstacles.
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OPEN ENTRY →Assisted versus added control
make the learning transfer explicit.
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OPEN ENTRY →Backcountry Kicker
Freestyle atlas record. Technical definition and instruction have not yet been established.
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OPEN ENTRY →Bank
A sloped sidewall or raised curved terrain surface.
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OPEN ENTRY →Bank exit gate
make exit control the measure of the turn.
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OPEN ENTRY →Baseline–change–return
determine whether a cue or terrain change actually helps.
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OPEN ENTRY →BS Hip Air
Freestyle atlas record. Technical definition and instruction have not yet been established.
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OPEN ENTRY →Bump-Side Banked Turn
Selecting a wider turning spot and using a bump's side as a bank.
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OPEN ENTRY →Cliff / Drop
Freestyle atlas record. Technical definition and instruction have not yet been established.
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OPEN ENTRY →Closed-Turn Speed Management
Using closed turns to manage speed on steeper terrain.
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OPEN ENTRY →Conditions: fog; flat light; snowfall; wind; temperature changes
A fall changes control and traffic exposure. Recovery is planned around surroundings and injury concerns, not rushing back onto the line. Surface description is a decision input, not a promise of consistent grip. Groomed, icy, wet, crusted and wind-affected snow can coexist along one line.
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OPEN ENTRY →Contact-outcome check
distinguish intended absorption from unintended launch.
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OPEN ENTRY →Corridor traverse comparison
separate edge support from bump absorption.
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OPEN ENTRY →Crest–descent–dip observation
locate a timing error after a crest.
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OPEN ENTRY →Deliberate, Smooth Steep-Terrain Movements
Composed movement with flexible, independently moving knees on steep terrain.
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OPEN ENTRY →Difficulty labels and regional variation
This page applies the snow, terrain and weather observation framework to Difficulty labels and regional variation. Treat the listed dimensions separately rather than assigning one universal cue to the whole topic. Surface description is a decision input, not a promise of consistent grip. Groomed, icy, wet, crusted and wind-affected snow can coexist along one line.
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OPEN ENTRY →Dynamic Bump Absorption
Adjusting flexion and extension to the terrain rather than holding a rigid stance.
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OPEN ENTRY →Dynamic short turns; rebound use; edge-release timing
An edge supports direction through its relation to snow and travel. Edge angle is distinct from board heading and skid angle. Adaptation changes line, speed, turn shape and movement timing to the actual surface. A fixed stance or identical turn shape does not solve every terrain change.
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OPEN ENTRY →Entry–two turns–exit briefing
ensure the rider has a complete plan.
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OPEN ENTRY →Equipment–movement separation
avoid attributing every slide to dull edges.
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OPEN ENTRY →Exit-heading comparison
distinguish closure from emergency braking.
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OPEN ENTRY →Features: rollers; banks; gullies; moguls; park features; natural hazards
This page applies the snow, terrain and weather observation framework to Features: rollers; banks; gullies; moguls; park features; natural hazards. Treat the listed dimensions separately rather than assigning one universal cue to the whole topic. Surface description is a decision input, not a promise of consistent grip. Groomed, icy, wet, crusted and wind-affected snow can coexist along one line.
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OPEN ENTRY →Feature–outcome comparison
prevent a pumping cue from being detached from its terrain.
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OPEN ENTRY →Firm snow / ice; slush; fresh snow; mixed surfaces; poor visibility
This page applies the all-mountain application framework to Firm snow / ice; slush; fresh snow; mixed surfaces; poor visibility. Treat the listed dimensions separately rather than assigning one universal cue to the whole topic. Adaptation changes line, speed, turn shape and movement timing to the actual surface. A fixed stance or identical turn shape does not solve every terrain change.
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OPEN ENTRY →Flexion/extension transitions; absorption; terrain-driven adaptations
This page applies the all-mountain application framework to Flexion/extension transitions; absorption; terrain-driven adaptations. Treat the listed dimensions separately rather than assigning one universal cue to the whole topic. Adaptation changes line, speed, turn shape and movement timing to the actual surface. A fixed stance or identical turn shape does not solve every terrain change.
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OPEN ENTRY →FS Hip Air
Freestyle atlas record. Technical definition and instruction have not yet been established.
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OPEN ENTRY →Grounded Roller Absorption Study
Applying absorption concepts to a small, familiar, fully visible roller while aiming to keep board contact.
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OPEN ENTRY →Hip
A jump feature with takeoff and landing oriented at an angle to one another.
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OPEN ENTRY →Independent-Leg Bump Riding
A more developed bump approach using independent leg movement and front-to-rear progression through turns.
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OPEN ENTRY →Indoor snow; dry slope; artificial training environments
This page applies the snow, terrain and weather observation framework to Indoor snow; dry slope; artificial training environments. Treat the listed dimensions separately rather than assigning one universal cue to the whole topic. Surface description is a decision input, not a promise of consistent grip. Groomed, icy, wet, crusted and wind-affected snow can coexist along one line.
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OPEN ENTRY →Intentional Pivot Turn — Steep-Terrain Pathway
A deliberate pivot practised on easier terrain before being used as a steep-slope option.
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OPEN ENTRY →Knuckle Double Backflip
Freestyle atlas record. Technical definition and instruction have not yet been established.
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OPEN ENTRY →Knuckle Huck
Freestyle atlas record. Technical definition and instruction have not yet been established.
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OPEN ENTRY →Log
Freestyle atlas record. Technical definition and instruction have not yet been established.
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OPEN ENTRY →Long / medium / short turns; differences in radius, frequency and corridor
This page applies the all-mountain application framework to Long / medium / short turns; differences in radius, frequency and corridor. Treat the listed dimensions separately rather than assigning one universal cue to the whole topic. Adaptation changes line, speed, turn shape and movement timing to the actual surface. A fixed stance or identical turn shape does not solve every terrain change.
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OPEN ENTRY →Lower-demand soft-snow comparison
assess whether a demanding tilt is contributing to disruption.
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OPEN ENTRY →Measured redirection
distinguish a useful pivot from an uncontrolled kick.
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OPEN ENTRY →Minimum-effective adjustment
find whether excessive aft posture is masking the actual problem.
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OPEN ENTRY →Narrow passages; flat exits; traverses; changing gradient
This page applies the all-mountain application framework to Narrow passages; flat exits; traverses; changing gradient. Treat the listed dimensions separately rather than assigning one universal cue to the whole topic. Adaptation changes line, speed, turn shape and movement timing to the actual surface. A fixed stance or identical turn shape does not solve every terrain change.
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OPEN ENTRY →Oblique ridge crossing
make sequential contact visible.
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OPEN ENTRY →One-cue paired turns
reduce overload and identify a useful timing cue.
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OPEN ENTRY →One-event comparison log
make a vague complaint actionable.
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OPEN ENTRY →Open Powder Turns
More open turns used in powder to preserve momentum.
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OPEN ENTRY →Pillow
A rounded snow-covered natural feature, often part of a series.
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OPEN ENTRY →Pitch-change single turn
detect retreat at the moment terrain steepens.
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OPEN ENTRY →Powder Balance Adjustment
A modest rearward adjustment while keeping front-leg steering, rather than aggressively sitting back.
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OPEN ENTRY →Powder Runout Momentum Planning
Carrying appropriate momentum toward flat runouts in powder.
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OPEN ENTRY →Progressive Powder Edge Changes
Subtle lower-body movements and lower edge angles in powder, rather than abrupt digging into the snow.
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OPEN ENTRY →Reserve-range pass
identify whether the rider runs out of flexion or extension.
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OPEN ENTRY →Roller
A rounded terrain rise that can be absorbed, pumped or used for airtime.
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OPEN ENTRY →Route and Exit Planning
Identifying the intended path, turning space, stopping option and exit before a short practice section, then comparing it with the actual route.
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OPEN ENTRY →Route-choice audit
connect terrain reading to movement demand.
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OPEN ENTRY →Runout map and review
test line planning rather than bravery.
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OPEN ENTRY →Sequential Absorption and Trough Extension
Front-then-rear absorption over a bump and extension toward the troughs to keep board contact.
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OPEN ENTRY →Side hits: inspection; speed judgement; controlled straight air; landing and exit
This page applies the all-mountain application framework to Side hits: inspection; speed judgement; controlled straight air; landing and exit. Treat the listed dimensions separately rather than assigning one universal cue to the whole topic. Adaptation changes line, speed, turn shape and movement timing to the actual surface. A fixed stance or identical turn shape does not solve every terrain change.
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OPEN ENTRY →Side-hit Air
Freestyle atlas record. Technical definition and instruction have not yet been established.
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OPEN ENTRY →Single Turn with Sideslip Pause
Individual heel-side and toe-side turns linked by controlled sideslip pauses that are gradually shortened.
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OPEN ENTRY →Skidded turns; carved turns; blended turns; deliberate slipping
This page applies the all-mountain application framework to Skidded turns; carved turns; blended turns; deliberate slipping. Treat the listed dimensions separately rather than assigning one universal cue to the whole topic. Adaptation changes line, speed, turn shape and movement timing to the actual surface. A fixed stance or identical turn shape does not solve every terrain change.
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OPEN ENTRY →Slope map literacy: gradient; aspect; fall line; width; visibility; runout
A fall changes control and traffic exposure. Recovery is planned around surroundings and injury concerns, not rushing back onto the line. Surface description is a decision input, not a promise of consistent grip. Groomed, icy, wet, crusted and wind-affected snow can coexist along one line.
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OPEN ENTRY →Snow states: groomed; packed; fresh; crust; ice; slush; wind-affected
This page applies the snow, terrain and weather observation framework to Snow states: groomed; packed; fresh; crust; ice; slush; wind-affected. Treat the listed dimensions separately rather than assigning one universal cue to the whole topic. Surface description is a decision input, not a promise of consistent grip. Groomed, icy, wet, crusted and wind-affected snow can coexist along one line.
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OPEN ENTRY →Soft-Snow Clearance and Edge-Angle Adaptation
Reducing edge angle when boots contact the snow as the board sinks into soft snow or slush.
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OPEN ENTRY →Speed management: turn shape; corridor; braking; controlled traverse
This page applies the all-mountain application framework to Speed management: turn shape; corridor; braking; controlled traverse. Treat the listed dimensions separately rather than assigning one universal cue to the whole topic. Adaptation changes line, speed, turn shape and movement timing to the actual surface. A fixed stance or identical turn shape does not solve every terrain change.
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OPEN ENTRY →Steep-Slope Alignment
Adjusting body alignment to slope pitch to avoid an unintended rearward position.
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OPEN ENTRY →Steeper pistes: line choice; turn completion; grip; limited corridor
Increasing slope changes speed gain, grip demands and consequences. Jump-turn familiarity is not a qualification for exposed no-fall terrain. Adaptation changes line, speed, turn shape and movement timing to the actual surface. A fixed stance or identical turn shape does not solve every terrain change.
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OPEN ENTRY →Step-down
Freestyle atlas record. Technical definition and instruction have not yet been established.
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OPEN ENTRY →Switch all-mountain skills; one-foot riding for practical tasks
Switch control includes intentional starts, linked travel and stopping, not just landing with the opposite end leading. Adaptation changes line, speed, turn shape and movement timing to the actual surface. A fixed stance or identical turn shape does not solve every terrain change.
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OPEN ENTRY →Technique/equipment adaptation by condition
This page applies the snow, terrain and weather observation framework to Technique/equipment adaptation by condition. Treat the listed dimensions separately rather than assigning one universal cue to the whole topic. Surface description is a decision input, not a promise of consistent grip. Groomed, icy, wet, crusted and wind-affected snow can coexist along one line.
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OPEN ENTRY →Terrain selection for a task; stop/modify criteria
A controlled stop intentionally manages speed and leaves the rider balanced in a suitable place. Surface description is a decision input, not a promise of consistent grip. Groomed, icy, wet, crusted and wind-affected snow can coexist along one line.
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OPEN ENTRY →Toe-Edge Bump Traverse
A toe-edge traverse through bumps used to practise absorption before adding turns.
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OPEN ENTRY →Transition-only focus
identify whether disruption occurs at release or re-engagement.
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OPEN ENTRY →Turn–settle–turn
make readiness for the next turn observable.
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OPEN ENTRY →Two arcs, one planned finish
separate momentum preservation from loss of speed control.
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OPEN ENTRY →Two-turn route rehearsal
correct late turn placement.
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OPEN ENTRY →Uneven terrain: rollers; gullies; banks; moguls; chopped snow
This page applies the all-mountain application framework to Uneven terrain: rollers; gullies; banks; moguls; chopped snow. Treat the listed dimensions separately rather than assigning one universal cue to the whole topic. Adaptation changes line, speed, turn shape and movement timing to the actual surface. A fixed stance or identical turn shape does not solve every terrain change.
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