Author(s): Darice Bailer
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 32
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Language: English
Date Published: 2013-08-13
Dimensions: 172.72 x 236.22 x 7.62mm
Publication City/Country: Minneapolis, United States
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Illustrations: Illustrations, color; Illustrations, black and white

"Did you know that ski superpipe athletes launch themselves as high as possible to perform incredible midair tricks? They race up superpipe walls and soar through the air while fans cheer. They perform tricks such as double flips and 1080 spins. The best superpipe skiers earn prizes at competitions all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to ski superpipe. You'll discover: How superpipe skiers learned some of their tricks from snowboarders. How some ski superpipe athletes modify their equipment to go faster and higher. Where the toughest ski superpipe competitions in the world are held. How to stay safe while flying above an icy superpipe. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!"