Camber - This describes the constructed effect the board has that refers to the spring or snap of the snowboard. This is noticed when the board is place base down on a flat surface. The board is raised at its centre with only limited tip and tail base remaining in contact with surface it is resting on.

C.O.M. – The centre of mass. Technical description would be the junction of the transverse, saggital and frontal planes. Around the abdominal area will suffice.

Directional – Usually referring to Boards with a progressive sidecut, meaning the Board has been specifically engineered to work more efficiently in a tip to tail direction. Often found on boards that are “all condition” or “all mountain boards”. The advantage is that all aspects of the sport can be achieved comfortably on this type of equipment, without having to specialize in one discipline.

Double Fall Line - This refers to slopes that maybe considered a side hill. It has two characteristics a fall line that is influenced by alternating terrrain angles. Gravity wants to take you one way, the slope wants you to direct you another!

Duck Foot - A common catch phrase amongst the freestyle fraternity! Taking the natural angles of the feet and increasing them, usually for specific trick requirements. Often equalling out the increments of binding rotation to measurements like +15 deg on the front and -15 deg on the back. It is important to note that this is not necesarily suitable for all mountain riding.

Fall Line - sometimes referred to as the gravity line. This "Line" would be the path taken if water would flow down the hill. Another visual is if a ball was roilled down hill it would be taken by gravity on that same path. Often related to by skiers and snowboarders alike as a point of reference. Being able to observe this, enables the rider to pick a more efficient route down the slope without having to fight the terrain whilst turning.

Goofy – This is the name given to a person who uses the right leg/foot as the lead.

Hard Boots - Also known as Alpine SB Boots. Primarily used for racing and carving. The appearance of this equipment is similar to a ski boot however there are two main differences. A SB Hard Boot will flex both medially and laterally (both inside and outside the knee) A ski boot is designed to remain rigid from side to side so as to maintain pressure on the uphill edge of the skis.

Heel Edge – The edge of the Snowboard that sits directly under your heels, irrespective of regular or goofy foot.

Initiation – The name given to the combination of movements and the resulting effect that starts the turn.

Negative Angles - Addressing the natural external rotation of the feet allows both feet to turn out. When translating that to the binding settings one foot will be at a positive angle, usually the front foot. The back foot would be considered to be placed in a negative angle. In comparison to Race/Alpine snowboards where both feet are at positive angles. They both point forward to best utilize such specific and specialized equipment.

Regular or Natural – This refers to a person who leads with the left foot/leg when riding a Snowboard.

Sidecut – The shape of the board, referring to the concave effect of the centre or waist of the board. (The narrowest point on the board) The board expands outwards, towards the tip and tail. Sometimes compared as an “hourglass” look.

Switch – Formerly known as, 'Fakie' is a way to describe riding the Snowboard backwards. Leading with the opposite leg/foot than your preferred or regular direction of riding.

Toe Edge – The opposite to the Heel edge and of course the edge that sits under the ball of the foot and/or toes. (Depending on bindings and Board width.)

Twin Tip – A perfectly symmetrical Snowboard originally designed for Pipe, Park and specific freestyle riding and manoeuvres. Often set up with a centred Stance, with equal amounts of nose and tail.

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