Which term describes forward sliding of the skis, either in a direct line down the hill or through a turn?

Which term describes forward sliding of the skis, either in a direct line down the hill or through a turn?

• A. Guiding
• B. Gliding
• C. Friction
• D. Javelin Turn

Answer: (B)

Gliding describes forward movement of the skis along the snow, either straight down the slope or through a turn, with the skis moving forward rather than skidding sideways or being held in place. It’s about momentum and the skis traveling smoothly over the surface, often with minimal resistance. Guiding is more about steering the path, not specifically about the forward slide. Friction is the resistance that slows you down, not the motion itself. Javelin Turn is a specific turn technique, not the general idea of forward ski motion.

Gliding describes forward movement of the skis along the snow, either straight down the slope or through a turn, with the skis moving forward rather than skidding sideways or being held in place. It’s about momentum and the skis traveling smoothly over the surface, often with minimal resistance. Guiding is more about steering the path, not specifically about the forward slide. Friction is the resistance that slows you down, not the motion itself. Javelin Turn is a specific turn technique, not the general idea of forward ski motion.