What term describes the arch formed when a ski lies flat on a surface, with the middle higher than the tip and tail?

What term describes the arch formed when a ski lies flat on a surface, with the middle higher than the tip and tail?

• A. Camber
• B. Arch
• C. Curve
• D. Bow

Answer: (A)

Camber describes the upward arc of a ski’s profile when it’s resting on a flat surface. If you lay the ski flat, the middle sits higher than the tip and tail, forming that raised center—the camber. This shape is what allows the ski to flex under a skier’s weight so the edges can grip the snow and the ski can release smoothly as you ride. The other terms are less precise for this specific profile: arch is a general word, curve is vague, and bow isn’t the standard term used to describe ski profiles.

Camber describes the upward arc of a ski’s profile when it’s resting on a flat surface. If you lay the ski flat, the middle sits higher than the tip and tail, forming that raised center—the camber. This shape is what allows the ski to flex under a skier’s weight so the edges can grip the snow and the ski can release smoothly as you ride. The other terms are less precise for this specific profile: arch is a general word, curve is vague, and bow isn’t the standard term used to describe ski profiles.