What type of unweighting is caused by rebound skis lifting off the snow?

What type of unweighting is caused by rebound skis lifting off the snow?

• A. Rebound unweighting
• B. Up-unweighting
• C. Terrain-unweighting
• D. Down-unweighting

Answer: (A)

Rebound unweighting happens when the skis rebound off the snow after compressing on a bump or through a quick load change, causing the skier to momentarily unload and feel light on the feet. The lifting of the skis is a direct result of the ski’s elastic rebound returning it toward the surface, so the weight shifts off the skis briefly. This is different from unweighting caused by actively lifting (up-unweighting) or by terrain features themselves (terrain-unweighting), or other causes. The key idea is that the unweighting is produced by the ski popping back away from the snow after contact. As this occurs, the skier should anticipate and reestablish pressure as the ski recontacts to maintain control and prepare for the next edge.

Rebound unweighting happens when the skis rebound off the snow after compressing on a bump or through a quick load change, causing the skier to momentarily unload and feel light on the feet. The lifting of the skis is a direct result of the ski’s elastic rebound returning it toward the surface, so the weight shifts off the skis briefly. This is different from unweighting caused by actively lifting (up-unweighting) or by terrain features themselves (terrain-unweighting), or other causes. The key idea is that the unweighting is produced by the ski popping back away from the snow after contact. As this occurs, the skier should anticipate and reestablish pressure as the ski recontacts to maintain control and prepare for the next edge.