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V-1 skating
The American's preferred term for two-skating.

V-2 skating
The American's preferred term for one skating.

Vastus intermedius, lateralis and medialis
3 of the 4 muscles of the thigh that make up the quadriceps. Strong quads help protect your knees. The 4th muscle is the rectus femoris. Cycling, skiing, running and hiking downhill work these muscles!

Vert
The top section if the wall that is completely flat.

Vertical Drop
The vertical drop is the distance straight down the mountain (measured in feet).

VO2 max
The largest volume of oxygen your body can take in and assimilate. This figure is very high in trained endurance athletes.

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