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Freeskiing is most commonly used to describe advanced skiing for fun, as opposed to training or racing. The free in freeskiing refers to skiing outside artificially-set limits such as race gates and ski area boundaries.
Popularity
Freeskiing has grown in popularity in recent years due to it being part of the X Games and also the increase in Freeski events.
Location
Freeskiing is performed on specially constructed snow courses or terrain parks, these include a variety of jumps as well as boxes and rails for the skiers to slide on.
Age
Very much a sport of the young, but not suitable for children.
Ability
Before attempting any of the freeskiing disciplines, you should be an extremely competent skier.
Description
Freeskiers use "twin-tip" skis, allowing for flexibility and switch (backwards) skiing, which is useful for riders who takeoff and/or land backwards when performing spin and summersault tricks.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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