Which form of unweighting uses the terrain to help unweight the skis?

Which form of unweighting uses the terrain to help unweight the skis?

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

Answer: (A)

Terrain-unweighting is when you let the shape of the slope itself lift some of your weight off the skis. As you ride over a bump, crest, or other terrain change, gravity and the change in incline cause your body to rise relative to the skis, reducing the pressure on them. This unloading happens without needing to actively jump or lift with your legs, making it a smooth way to initiate a turn or shift weight to set the new edge. Using the terrain in this way helps you transition with less effort and better timing.

Terrain-unweighting is when you let the shape of the slope itself lift some of your weight off the skis. As you ride over a bump, crest, or other terrain change, gravity and the change in incline cause your body to rise relative to the skis, reducing the pressure on them. This unloading happens without needing to actively jump or lift with your legs, making it a smooth way to initiate a turn or shift weight to set the new edge. Using the terrain in this way helps you transition with less effort and better timing.