kick turn

• Manœuvre utilisée en ski ou en snowboard pour changer de direction sur une pente, consistant à soulever et faire pivoter les skis ou la planche sur place ou à faible vitesse.

A skiing or snowboarding maneuver used to change direction on a slope, typically performed by lifting and rotating the skis or board while stationary or moving slowly.

1. Skiing or Snowboarding ManeuverB2formal

   A technique used to change direction on skis or a snowboard by lifting and turning the front of the equipment while stationary or moving slowly.

   virage en godille

   • He performed a quick kick turn to avoid the tree.
   • Learning the kick turn is essential for beginners on steep slopes.
   • She used a kick turn to reverse direction on the narrow trail.

2. Skateboarding TrickB2informal

   A maneuver where the skateboarder lifts the front wheels and pivots on the back wheels to change direction.

   pivot sur les roues arrière

   • He nailed a kick turn on the halfpipe.
   • The skater used a kick turn to navigate the tight corner.
   • Practicing kick turns helps improve board control.