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    Ski Superpipe
    Ski Superpipe
    Ski Superpipe
    Audiobook21 minutes

    Ski Superpipe

    Written by Darice Bailer

    Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media

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    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!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLerner
    Release dateJan 1, 2017
    ISBN9781512441765
    Author

    Darice Bailer

    Darice Bailer has written many books for children, including several extreme sports books for Lerner Publications. She has freelanced for the New York Times and currently blogs about software for IBM. She lives in Connecticut.

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