competition site: half-pipe

The half-pipe event is set to music and consists of executing acrobatic figures by sliding from one side of a track with banked edges (half-pipe) to the other.

half-pipe

Snow trail that is built on a slope and whose sides are elevated to a height of 10 to 13 ft.

finish area

Area marking the end of the half-pipe run; it is wide and relatively flat so that the snowboarder can stop safely.

start

Start of the run; snowboarders position themselves behind the start line and at the start signal they race toward the half-pipe.

judges’ stand

Stand reserved for the five judges who evaluate specific criteria such as maneuvers with and without rotation, amplitude and overall impression.