What is a half pipe?

A. A pipe allowing man-made snow to be delivered to the mountain
B. A man-made ramp shaped like a 'U'.
C. A natural curve in the slope of a mountain
D. A concrete curve embedded in the snow to provide jumps.

Which statement is true about slalom and giant slalom?

A. They are both races against the clock
B. They are both racers where both boarders race each other
C. Slalom is against the clock, giant slalom involves two racers
D. Giant slalom is against the clock, slalom involves two racers

Boards vary in shape. Racing boards are generally............

A. More flexible than freestyle boards
B. Narrower than freestyle boards
C. Wider than freestyle boards
D. None of the above

A goofy rider stands with which foot forward?

A. Left foot
B. Right foot
C. Either foot
D. Neither - both feet are parallel to the edge

What best describes a toeside move?

A. Leaning back away from your toes.
B. Leaning forward, but keeping the board flat on the snow
C. Leaning forward toward your toes
D. Leaning back, but keeping the board flat on the snow

Where did snowboarding origniate?

A. USA
B. Canada
C. New Zealand
D. Austria

Early snowboarding is often referred to as...........

A. Snow skating
B. Snurfing
C. Skate skiing
D. Snow surfing

What is important to remember if you are falling forward?

A. That it won't hurt, you're falling into snow
B. To make fists to protect your wrists and arms
C. To keep your legs straight as you fall
D. To avoid falling onto your knees first

What is the main purpose of your arms when showboard racing?

A. To protect you when you fall
B. To link with your board when you are not turning
C. To extend verticallyto maintain balance
D. To help keep your body balanced

What is the fall line?

A. The most direct path down a mountain
B. The path a boarder should aim to take around the markers
C. The line made by a previous rider in the snow
D. An imaginary line that shows where you fell

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