Master shaped skis with this one easy lesson
by John Mukavitz
The shaped ski has revolutionized the ski industry. Not only do
the skis make it easy to turn, but they make you look like a hero
on the slopes. Just remember the 5 following pointers.
- Keep both lower legs and feet parallel
- Make both skis turn together with 8to 10 inches between the
skis.
- Look back up the hill to see if your skis are leaving 2 distinct
lines in the snow. (just to check, not in actual ski technique)
- Stay in a lower position and let the skis cross under your body.
(in between the turn your knees will be up in your chest)
- Keep the upper body somewhat squared to the ski direction and
for God's sake, keep your hands out in front!
The new shaped skis are all about riding the ski. Let the ski do the
work. Don't fall into the old school shuss type of turn where you
skid the skis. If you want to turn more, pressure the front of the
boot more and the ski will bend and make a tighter turn. Don't misunderstand--there
will still be times when you need to skid your skis, but the best
of skiers are never caught making skidded turns on the easy groomed
runs. Do yourself a favor and ski like a pro!
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