Usually the biggest feature in a park, halfpipe is a specialist discipline in itself – it’s an Olympic event don’t you know? The walls of a halfpipe can vary in height from about 10 feet to 22 feet for a full size ‘superpipe’, but you’re best to start in something mellow. The side you’d naturally do a heel edge turn across is called the ‘frontside wall’; the side you’d naturally do a toe edge turn across is called the ‘backside wall’. The top of each of these transitions is known as the ‘vert’. A good pipe will usually have a queue of riders at the top of either wall – stick your hand up when you’re ready to drop in and keep your eyes open for people trying to ‘snake’ you!