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02:52 May 31, 2011
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English to Arabic translations [PRO]
Sports / Fitness / Recreation / skiing - halfpipe
English term or phrase: hits
Dear all,

A skier says [The pipe here is really well shaped. It’s very safe, it’s got four hits and the snow is not so hard so it’s great to try tricks]

What is the meaning of "hits" in that context?

Thanks a lot.
maiabulela
Local time: 23:14


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5قفزات
mujdad


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قفزات


Explanation:
These are the take-off edges in the pipe (half-pipe) which a skier faces as he or she goes higher up the wall of the pipe.

See this link for pipes:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half-pipe


    Reference: http://www.mechanicsofsport.com/skiing/manoeuvres/jumping.ht...
    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowboarding
mujdad
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