Glossary

Falline

 

Falline

It's direction a ball travels if released to roll freely downhill.  Skis pointed downhill, and placed flat on the snow, will slide straight down the falline.  If you're traversing across the slope, or finishing a turn,  and roll your skis off edge they will seek the falline.   Skiing down the falline results in an increase in speed.  By turning, a skier exits the falline and manages speed.