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Term

Vitelli Turn

As defined by the Extremecarving authors, a single frontside laid turn using counter-rotation.

GLOSSARY

The Extremecarving authors define a Vitelli turn as a single frontside (toe-side) laid turn using counterrotation, named after Serge Vitelli.

Context and distinction

It is their definition; it is not equated with every modern Eurocarve or with Japanese ビッテリ turns.

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HOW TO DO IT

Vitelli Turn: Historical Source Usage

In the EC authors' historical comparison, Vitelli names a single frontside laid turn with counterrotation. That limited description does not prove equivalence with every modern Japanese or English use.

Preparation and setting

Historical/source attribution; an execution pathway requires a specific reviewed lesson.

How to understand / apply it

  1. Record the source's meaning and date context.
  2. Keep frontside-toe-side usage explicit.
  3. Distinguish the historical description from modern aliases.
  4. Link related named applications with qualified relationships.
  5. Use an actual chosen technique lesson for practice.

How to learn / practise

For terminology learning, compare the historical description with a verified modern example and note the missing equivalence evidence.

Errors and corrections

Inventing a biography, date of invention or full tutorial from a short comparison overstates the source. Keep those claims separate.

Observable checks

The page explains what the source establishes and what is not yet established.

Sources: Rilliet/Fivat — Extremecarving, originator style description

SOURCE-BACKED DETAIL

Characteristics

Record type
historical technique term
School / framework
Extremecarving (Rilliet/Fivat)

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editorial review notes

Their definition, not a universal equivalence with every modern Eurocarve or the Japanese ビッテリ turns; no invention date or biography is established.