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February 17, 2022


Snowboard jargon and insider language, decoded


The 2022 winter Olympics are in full swing, and so is the insider language.
 
Normally I recommend using words people understand and explaining jargon, acronyms and unusual terms. Announcers during Olympic sports don’t have time for that, especially during fast-paced sports, or they assume viewers are familiar with the terms. Curling fans know all about buttons, draws and hammers, for instance. Those who adore ice skating wait for every triple Salchow, quad and twizzle
 
Snowboarders are particularly fascinating. They don’t just have their own terms, it’s almost their own language. (And because I’m the kind of person who looks up weird or unknown words, I had to dig in.)
 
My latest blog post explains many of the terms, from air to fakie, chicken salad and McTwist to riding goofy and dropping in switch. A whole different vocabulary for sure.

As always, thanks for reading and stay safe.

Warm regards,
Sue

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