noun
- the technique of temporarily reducing weight or pressure on skis by quickly extending and then flexing the legs
Usage: skiing
Examples
- Proper unweighting allows skiers to initiate turns more easily.
- The instructor demonstrated the unweighting technique on the steep slope.
- Advanced skiers use unweighting to navigate moguls smoothly.
- She practiced unweighting to improve her parallel turns.
- The timing of unweighting is crucial for effective skiing.