Boot chasing

Goal
: Dynamic long radius turns
Level: Expert
Suggested terrain: Groomed advanced terrain
Author: Suzy Chase-Motzkin
Summary: Something to think of as you ski. This technique will help you to be active throughout the turn.

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"Boot chase" means that the outside knee "chases" after the inside guiding boot.

First do it while stationary

Standing in a traverse position, roll your downhill ski onto its uphill (big-toe) edge by pushing your knee into the hill. Notice how your downhill knee "chases" the uphill boot.

Now ski

Use the same action while skiing--actively make your outside knee chase after your inside boot by rolling your outside ski onto its edge as you steer it to catch up with your inside ski.

You can start by thinking of the thigh chasing thigh. Then, move the focus down to the feet. It is, after all, primarily your feet that should be directing your skis.

At higher speeds and with steeper hills, the downhill knee will often actually touch the uphill boot.

• Refine this now by also angulating with your downhill ski's ankle.

Print this out for future reference and remember to have fun!