| Ourson |
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a"snaking" line of snowplough turns on a run
of 4 to 5 poles,
easy Nordic-style course,
beginners' direct line facing down the slope finished
with a snowplough turn.
NB: if OURSON is not achieved, the PIOU-PIOU should be awarded.
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| Flocon |
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series of 7 to 8 snowplough turns with the skis brought
back to the parallel position in between, over a suitable
marked out course,
elementary direct line across the slope following a roughly
straight trajectory,
test of balance when skiing while facing down the slope
(with little jumps, from one foot to the other or over little
bumps, etc.) on a gentle slope. |
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| 1st étoile |
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on a moderately steep slope, series of elementary sideslip
turns over a suitable marked out course,
direct traversing line following a curved trajectory,
step turns on a gentle slope (starting off at an angle).
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| 2nd étoile |
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series of around ten perfect elementary turns over a
suitable marked out course on a moderately steep slope,
basic direct line passing over hollows and bumps,
basic skating step. |
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| 3rd étoile |
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series of around ten basic turns imposed by 10 to 12
poles on a moderately steep slope,
basic single garland on a moderately steep slope,
perfect direct line to build up speed, finished with a
braking sideslip, all on a moderately steep slope. |
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| Etoile de bronze |
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non-timed line assessed by the pupil's ability to complete
perfect basic turns, with two changes of rhythm on a varied
slope (alternating medium, short and medium-radius turns
through 15 to 20 gates),
godille de base,
passage over bumps with slight take-off on prepared piste
or terrain (skiercross-type run). |
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| Etoile d'or |
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short giant slalom, timed (maximum 50% more time allowed
compared to opener),
technical series of perfect broad and high-speed turns
over varied terrain (slope, snow, etc.).
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 During
the tests, colored posts indicate where to turn. |
