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monoski

/ˈmɒnəskiː/ /ˈmɑːnəskiː/

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noun

A variant of a downhill skiing/alpine skiing ski, that is very wide, allowing for both right and left ski boots to the attached to the same ski, with a doubled-up set of bindings, placed side-by-side. It has the appearance of an extremely wide ski or narrow alpine snowboard, though with binding mounting locations similar to that of a regular ski.

Examples :

"The skier used a monoski for his training, finding it easier to balance than a pair of traditional skis. "

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noun

A type of sitski with a single ski, used by wheelchair-bound skiers in downhill skiing and para-alpine. It is paired with outriggers, ski poles that have skis attached to the bottom, instead of the pick/spike, to function as outrigger runners for the skier sitting in the monoski.

Examples :

"The athlete used a monoski to glide down the snowy slope during the para-alpine competition. "

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verb

To use a monoski; to participate in monoskiing.

Examples :

"Instead of skiing on two skis, he decided to monoski down the mountain for a new challenge. "