10 snowboarding terms you can use to sound like you know what you're talking about

Snowboarding, man. It’s such a beautiful sport. It’s almost like the people on the boards are literally flying across the air when they’re doing it.

There’s almost nothing better than a wide shot of a snowboarder just ripping down a mountain filled with snow. It’ll leave you in awe. Or how about when they’re taking to the halfpipe and catching big air? It’s pretty breathtaking.

But while watching them do all that, it’s pretty nice to know exactly what they’re doing. And that’s hard to do sometimes because, well, let’s be honest: Many of us don’t watch snowboarding year round. So the terminology that comes with it? Yeah, we have no idea what the broadcasters are talking about.

If that’s you, don’t feel bad! You’re not alone in that boat. Many of us are sitting there with you. But don’t worry! That’s why we’re here.

First, the Olympic snowboard events include: halfpipe, slopestyle, big air, snowboard cross and parallel giant slalom.

Here’s a quick guide to 10 key terms you need to know about snowboarding so you can sound like you know what you’re talking about while watching the Beijing Winter Olympics. We got you.