Term
Half-Plus Position — Funcarve
GLOSSARY
In Funcarve's vocabulary, Half-Plus describes a basic shoulder orientation partway between aligned with the board (Minus) and turned across it (Plus). A clear Plus appears late in the turn.
Context and distinction
Plus and Minus here describe shoulder orientation, not positive or negative binding angles.
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Half-Plus Position: Funcarve
Half-Plus is Funcarve's basic shoulder orientation between the schematic extremes. It is a model term; the comfortable exact position depends on the setup and rider.
Preparation and setting
Knowledge of Plus/Minus and mobile balance.
How to understand / apply it
- Identify the school's basic orientation.
- Find a comfortable supported approximation.
- Move modestly toward the other labelled orientations.
- Return without forcing rotation.
- Observe the return during the model's transition.
How to learn / practise
Use classification tasks before a riding trial. Keep the turn's purpose explicit so the term supports explanation rather than replaces it.
Errors and corrections
Trying to measure one mandatory angle from the word Half-Plus invents precision. Remaining fixed in a basic pose can remove movement options.
Observable checks
The reader recognises the attributed baseline and its relationship to the other terms.
SOURCE-BACKED DETAIL
Characteristics
- School / framework
- Funcarve
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editorial review notes
Not to be confused with positive/negative stance-angle setups.