Expert goal:
Dynamic short radius turns
Number: 3 of 3 Expert goals
Level: Intermediate  + Expert 
Summary: Short, carved, snappy turns with rebound--a joy to watch and delectable to execute. Go for it--you can do it!
Photos and Videos coming soon!
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IMPORTANT!
Understanding our approach and philosophy is important if you'd like to
successfully use the drills in Ski Smarts
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read more.
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Instructors love to debate the mechanics of short turns, but let's not labor the point here.
In dynamic short radius turns, strive to:
- Maintain a relaxed and efficient stance, with feet slightly apart.
- Keep a countered stance, with your upper body staying stable, while facing down the hill, as opposed to your legs and feet that rapidly change direction.
- Steer both skis simultaneously and actively in the same direction.
- Extend down the hill from the uphill ski at the end of turns (roughly where your skis are across the fall line,) to achieve a carved turn.
Remember: Practice exercises in sequence
as a means towards our ultimate goal--to have fun!
Work sequentially through the topics and
exercises in this goal:
Remember our overall goal--to have fun!
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