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What it means
Higher edge angle can support stronger carving, but it is only useful when matched to speed, turn shape, and balance. More angle is not automatically better.
Ski metric explainer
Edge angle in skiing
Edge angle describes how much the skis are tipped relative to the snow, but the useful question is when and how that angle develops.
Why it matters
Edge angle influences grip and arc shape. If it appears too late or through a sudden set, the skier may lose smoothness and control.
Good vs problematic movement
Good movement often shows progressive tipping with the legs and a body position that can manage the forces. Problematic movement may show banking inside, locked legs, or an abrupt edge set.
How Poser can visualize it
Depending on camera angle, Poser replay can help estimate leg and ski orientation visually. It should be used as a comparison tool, not an exact edge-angle measurement.
What to look for
Compare where edge angle starts to build and whether it is similar on both sides. Look for a smooth edge change rather than a delayed throw onto the new edge.
Related metrics
Compare this with nearby movement cues
Edging in skiing
Edging describes how the skis are tipped and engaged with the snow to shape the turn.
Parallel shins in skiing
Parallel shins can be a useful visual cue for leg alignment, edge relationship, and whether both legs are participating in the turn.
Balance in skiing
Balance is the skier's ability to stay organized over the skis while pressure, speed, and direction change.