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What it means
A skier is constantly adjusting fore-aft position as the skis accelerate, bend, and release. The goal is not a fixed posture but a stance that keeps the skier able to manage pressure.
Ski metric explainer
Fore-aft balance in skiing
Fore-aft balance is the skier's organization along the length of the ski, from tip to tail.
Why it matters
If the skier gets too far back, the ski tips may not engage and the finish can become defensive. If the skier is too far forward without support, the movement can become harsh and unstable.
Good vs problematic movement
Good movement shows the skier staying available over the working part of the ski. Problematic movement may show hips behind the feet, arms reaching for balance, or a recovery move at every transition.
How Poser can visualize it
Skeleton overlay can show rough hip, knee, and shoulder relationships through the turn. Head-tracked replay makes it easier to see whether the skier consistently drops behind the feet.
What to look for
Pause at transition and turn finish. Ask whether the skier can move into the new turn smoothly or has to recover from the back seat first.
Related metrics
Compare this with nearby movement cues
Balance in skiing
Balance is the skier's ability to stay organized over the skis while pressure, speed, and direction change.
Pressure in skiing
Pressure is how the skier manages force through the skis as the turn develops and releases.
Turn symmetry in skiing
Turn symmetry compares how the skier moves and shapes turns in both directions.