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face shot
What does face shot mean?
When riding deep powder throws snow up over your head and into your face like a wave, a hallmark of a great powder run. Face shots are a badge of a truly deep day.
"Every turn in that pow gave me a face shot."
Origin
Snowboard/ski powder slang.
Frequently asked questions
What is a face shot in snowboarding?
It's when riding deep powder throws snow up over your head and into your face like a wave, a hallmark of a great powder run.
What does a face shot signal?
It's a badge of a truly deep powder day, since only very deep snow sprays high enough to hit your face on a turn.
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