Definition:

Twin tip skis are named for the shape of the ski. Traditional snow skis have a curved front (tip) and a flat end (tail) while twin tip skis have curved up tips at both ends.

Twin tip skis were first used in parks and half pipes because the skis are designed to provide equal control when the skier is going both forwards or backwards. That's because the curved tip rather than a flat tail provides for equivalent movement in both directions.

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Also Known As: twin tipped skis

Alternate Spellings: twin-tip skis