Term
Washout
A loss of the intended supporting grip that allows the board to slide away.
GLOSSARY · Turns & riding control
A washout happens when the edge loses its hold, often on hard snow or with too little edge angle or pressure, and the board slides out from under the rider, usually on the heel or toe edge in a turn.
Context and distinction
A washout is loss of grip; an edge catch is unwanted grip. Both cause falls but for opposite reasons.
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