swallowtail
A deck with a V-shape cut out of the center of the tail.
swing weight
The weight of the nose and tail of a deck in proportion to the weight of the entire deck; the heavier the swing weight, the more energy required to spin the snowboard.
switch
When the rider is facing the direction of travel while riding backward.
symmetrical
Having or showing symmetry; the same on both sides; or a type of snowboard.
tactics
The strategic choices a snowboarder makes to achieve a goal. The decisions are based on intent, knowledge, and level of performance within the context of the riding environment.
tail
The back of a snowboard or ski. taper/tapered
The amount that a snowboard tail is narrower than the tip.
tapered sidecut
A progressively tighter arc as the sidecut nears the tail of a snowboard.
task
An assigned activity that focuses on specific instructions, goals, movements or skills.
task style
A form of direct instruction that allows students to set the parameters of a given task or drill.
teaching concepts
Teaching behaviors that help students improve and enjoy riding, while incorpo- rating safety awareness.
terrain park
An area with a concentration of man- made terrain features.
thinker
A type of learner who prefers technical, mechanical, and tactical information to increase understanding.
tilt
To place the snowboard on an edge; see also edge angle.
timing Moment of occurrence; starting point.
terrain-based teaching Using both natural and designed fea- tures to enhance the learning process.
Teaching Cycle
The part of the Teaching Model in which the instructor learns about the student and develops an open, trusting learning environment; also known as Instructor Behavior.
Teaching Model
A comprehensive design including the student profile and the teaching cycle, ensuring a learning partnership between the instructor and the student.
Technical
Pertaining to the details; in this manual, peculiar to or characteristic of snow- boarding.
technique
How to move, or the methods used to apply the mechanics of snowboarding. Different techniques provide movement options for affecting and reacting to the actions of the snowboard on the snow.
tempo
The speed or rate of movement execu- tion, to keep moving rhythmically.
tendon
Tissue that joins a muscle to the bone upon which the muscle acts and creates movement of joints.
timing, intensity, duration (TID) An element of movement analysis, and prescription for change, by which an instructor focuses on how movements are performed.
toe edge
The edge of the snowboard nearest to the rider’s toes.
toeside turn
A turn made using the toe edge. toe strap
A strap on the boot and/or binding that wraps around the front of a boot.
top sheet
The top layer of a snowboard which protects the board and serves as a canvas for graphics. Material used for topsheets varies, but they are usually glossy or matte.
torsion
The amount of effort required to twist a snowboard along its length.
torsionally
The twisting or wrenching of a rider’s body by the exertion of forces tending to turn one end or part about a longi- tudinal axis while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction; the state of being twisted.
torsional flex
The difference in edge angle between different parts of the snowboard; or the amount of twist present in the board.
trajectory
The curved path followed by a moving object that is not able to increase velocity once in the air.
transfer
To apply knowledge or skills learned in one situation to another situation; instructors are mindful of this phenome- non when designing tasks and learning situations. Also used in freestyle when moving from one feature to another, usually in the air.
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