Sometimes when I ski on steeper slopes my skis get crossed on steeper slopes, I assume it's because I'm not switching edges correctly, I kind of lean on the outside ski and rotate my inside ski.
so I googled the problem and found this article...
balazs bojko
build a solid edge angle
changing ski edges
edgechange
effective and well controlled turn
federation of hungarian ski instructors
get the grip way before the fall line
how to initiate a controlled and smooth turn
ski
skiing steeper slopes
the charleston exercise
Are there any words, short phrases that you avoid using in your teaching? I long ago stopped using 'push' and 'weight shift' in my lessons and use 'tall and short' rather than 'up and down'. Last few seasons I have been limiting my use of the word turn.
So, how about you, what will you not say...
bob barnes epicski academy glossary
edgechange
let the task do the teaching
ski instruction terminology
tall and short rather than up and down
teach skills not maneuvers
teaching skiing
the complete encyclopedia of skiing
Extension & flexion, absorption, retraction, crossover, edge change, rotary, pivot...
When I'm talking to friends about ski technique, I hear a lot of these terms, some of which seem to be the same but different.
Lets talk about why terminology matters and when to use one term instead of...
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