Table 3

Characteristics of skier-to-skier contact situations (n=21)

ContactJumping (n=13)Turning (n=4)Jumping and turning (n=2)Rollers (n=2)Total (n=21)
Type of contact?
 Unintentional1041217
 Intentional20103
Influence on skier control?
 Yes1041217
 No10102
 Already lost control10001
 Unsure10001
Influence on the injury?
 Yes641213
 No30104
 Unsure40004
Who caused the contact?
 Injured skier60118
 Opponent541111
 Both10001
 Unsure10001
Position of the skier who caused contact?
 In front11103
 Behind731213
 Beside40004
 Unsure10001