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tomahawk
What does tomahawk mean?
A violent snow crash in which the rider tumbles head-over-heels down the slope, cartwheeling like a thrown tomahawk. It is one of the more dramatic ways to go down.
"He caught an edge at speed and tomahawked halfway down the run."
Origin
Ski/snowboard slang for the end-over-end tumbling fall.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tomahawk in skiing or snowboarding?
It's a violent crash where the rider tumbles head-over-heels down the slope, cartwheeling like a thrown tomahawk.
What causes a tomahawk fall?
Typically catching an edge at speed, which flips the rider forward and sends them rag-dolling end-over-end down the run.
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