Which term describes moving the body's center of mass forward and across the skis, from inside of one turn to inside of the next?

Which term describes moving the body's center of mass forward and across the skis, from inside of one turn to inside of the next?

• A. Cross over
• B. Counter rotation
• C. Deflection
• D. Christie turn

Answer: (A)

Cross over describes moving your center of mass forward and across the skis as you transition from the inside of one turn to the inside of the next. This happens as you maneuver from finishing the current arc to initiating the next: you shift your weight forward and toward the new inside ski, bringing the torso over the new stance and guiding the skis into the upcoming turn. This weight transfer helps keep both skis engaged, maintains balance, and sets up a smooth, controlled transition between turns. Counter rotation involves twisting the upper body opposite the lower body to manage edge changes, which is a different mechanic. Deflection refers to a ski or path being pushed off course, not specifically to the intentional COM shift described here. The Christie turn is a particular turn sequence emphasizing a specific edge and stance setup, not the general COM transfer from one inside to the next.

Cross over describes moving your center of mass forward and across the skis as you transition from the inside of one turn to the inside of the next. This happens as you maneuver from finishing the current arc to initiating the next: you shift your weight forward and toward the new inside ski, bringing the torso over the new stance and guiding the skis into the upcoming turn. This weight transfer helps keep both skis engaged, maintains balance, and sets up a smooth, controlled transition between turns.

Counter rotation involves twisting the upper body opposite the lower body to manage edge changes, which is a different mechanic. Deflection refers to a ski or path being pushed off course, not specifically to the intentional COM shift described here. The Christie turn is a particular turn sequence emphasizing a specific edge and stance setup, not the general COM transfer from one inside to the next.