they are used

by beginner and professional alike as the basis of many tricks.

One of these was the handplant.

Eggplant: The rider handplants in a 180 degree invert using the leading hand,

using a backside rotation.

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There are a lot more that are recognized and

defined, with other variations being developed every day.

If the snowboarder can use it,

it is a jib.

It’s best to try this on a day when conditions are good.

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Lean forward over the nose of the board, being careful not to catch an edge.

Lean back, and land it.

quarterpipe

Quarterpipe, What’s

That For?

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In a nutshell, a

quarterpipe is a ramp for skateboarders, and snowboarders.

It is a large curved

surface that resembles one side of a halfpipe.

This is where two

quarter pipes are placed back to back.

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