A controversial front riser turn of 180 degrees performed only by the expert of the experts or skydivers with suicidal tendencies. It trades considerable altitude for maximum forward speed very low to the ground. If timed correctly, the result is a maximum turf-surf exhibition. If timed incorrectly, the result is serious biffing. Hook turns are banned in some places - for good reason.
a turn performed at high speed using either the risers or the steering toggles, resulting in rapid descent.
A sharp turn of 90 degrees or more.
A right turn a cyclist makes at traffic signals, where they keep left while proceeding straight through the intersection, wait at the far left side for the lights to change, then cross with the side road traffic.
A sudden turn close to the ground used to build up speed for a spectacular turf surf and gentle landing. When misjudged can result in smashed bones and a lengthy stay in hospital.
A turn of 90 degrees or more executed close to the ground. Because of the high risk associated with this maneuver, hook turns have an unfavorable connotation.
n, A high-speed turn with either the steering toggles or the front risers performed at very low altitude in order to build up speed before landing. See "turf surf."
A hook turn is a traffic-control mechanism where cars that would normally have to turn across oncoming traffic are made to turn across all lanes of traffic instead.
