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Definition: A cut towards the wake with the heel side of the wakeboard on edge and the rider's chest is facing the wake.
Pronunciation: 'hEl 'sId
Common Misspellings: Hillside
Examples: It is usually easier to wakeboard on your heelside than your toeside because when you are heelside you are leaning against the wake and it helps with balance.

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