Which term describes knocking the ski off its edge as a result of the boot contacting the snow during the turn?

Which term describes knocking the ski off its edge as a result of the boot contacting the snow during the turn?

• A. Skidding
• B. Catching
• C. Lead-out
• D. Boot out

Answer: (D)

The core idea here is edge control being lost because the boot itself contacts the snow during a turn. When the boot presses into the snow, it can push the ski off its edge, breaking the edge grip and letting the ski flatten or slide instead of carving. This specific term—boot out—describes that exact situation: the boot contacting the snow and knocking the ski off its edge. In contrast, skidding refers to the ski sliding sideways on the snow with little edge engagement, which can happen for reasons other than boot contact. Catching describes the edge grabbing abruptly, often leading to an unexpected grip, not a boot-induced release. Lead-out is about body movement patterns after the turn and isn’t about boot contact causing edge release.

The core idea here is edge control being lost because the boot itself contacts the snow during a turn. When the boot presses into the snow, it can push the ski off its edge, breaking the edge grip and letting the ski flatten or slide instead of carving. This specific term—boot out—describes that exact situation: the boot contacting the snow and knocking the ski off its edge.

In contrast, skidding refers to the ski sliding sideways on the snow with little edge engagement, which can happen for reasons other than boot contact. Catching describes the edge grabbing abruptly, often leading to an unexpected grip, not a boot-induced release. Lead-out is about body movement patterns after the turn and isn’t about boot contact causing edge release.