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examples of handles
examples of handles
Regular and slalom handles that the skier grips to be towed by the boat; they vary in shape depending on the type of skiing performed.
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figure skiing handle
Long rigid handle with a toe strap; it is used mainly for acrobatic figures.
tow bar
Rigid handle that is covered with antiskid material; the skier grips it while being towed.
toe strap
Foot strap for holding one of the skier’s feet; it provides traction while performing tricks.
tow line
Line that connects the handle to the boat’s towing cable.
slalom handle
Rigid bar whose ends are attached to a tow line by a long flexible V-shaped connection.
handle
Rigid bar whose ends are attached to a tow line by a V-shaped connection of varying flexibility depending on the intended use.