Tomahawk
A crash in which the skier or rider cartwheels end-over-end down the fall line.
A crash in which the skier or rider cartwheels end-over-end down the fall line. It is a term used in general skiing terminology.
Skiing has its own rich vocabulary, developed over more than a century of mountain sport. Tomahawk is a term you will come across in resort guides, weather reports, ski magazines and conversation with other skiers. Understanding ski terminology helps you make the most of your time on the mountain and communicate clearly with instructors, guides and fellow skiers.
Understanding what tomahawk means will help you follow resort guides, weather reports and conversations with other skiers.
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