Term

Hand support

Contact in which a hand bears load against snow or a feature during a movement.

GLOSSARY

This dimension records the supporting hand, contact location and phase. It is relevant to handplants and supported variations; the duration and load-bearing role distinguish support from a passing touch.

Context and distinction

Holding the board in a grab is different from using a hand for external support.

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