Which turn is characterized by skis skidding on corresponding edges?

Which turn is characterized by skis skidding on corresponding edges?

• A. Christie turn
• B. Counter
• C. Cross under
• D. Decamber

Answer: (A)

Skidded turns involve the skis sliding across the snow rather than biting in to carve an edge. In a Christie turn, you keep the skis parallel and let them glide through the fall line, with both skis engaging the same edge (the corresponding edges) so they skid together. This creates a smooth, rounded path rather than a sharp carved arc, which is the hallmark of the Christie. The other options describe different mechanics: a cross under involves the legs crossing under to switch edges, decamber changes how much the ski edges grip by flattening the skis, and counter focuses on upper-body orientation rather than edge engagement. So the turn where the skis skid on corresponding edges is the Christie turn.

Skidded turns involve the skis sliding across the snow rather than biting in to carve an edge. In a Christie turn, you keep the skis parallel and let them glide through the fall line, with both skis engaging the same edge (the corresponding edges) so they skid together. This creates a smooth, rounded path rather than a sharp carved arc, which is the hallmark of the Christie. The other options describe different mechanics: a cross under involves the legs crossing under to switch edges, decamber changes how much the ski edges grip by flattening the skis, and counter focuses on upper-body orientation rather than edge engagement. So the turn where the skis skid on corresponding edges is the Christie turn.