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Definition: A device in which the wakeboarder jumps on, while being towed behind a boat, and then lands back in the water. A slider is somewhat like a piece to an obstacle course.
Pronunciation: 'slI-dur
Also Known As: Ramp, Fun Box
Common Misspellings: Slyder
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