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.
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half-pipe
Snow trail that is built on a slope and whose sides are elevated to a height of 3 to 4 m.
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.
