Ski/SnB Tips (7)
The Secret of Good Steering
Inclination, Angulation and Edging
Edging is an integral part of steering skills. It consists of combining inclination and angulation movements at the beginning of the turn as well as steering the ski tips progressively in relation to the radius, the speed, and the terrain. Therefore, in order to steer the skis efficiently according to the environment, the skier must progressively increase or release the edges. The legs must be pivoted simultaneously and moved laterally to change the edging angle throughout the turn. It is important that the skier keeps moving all the time.
An excellent strategy used to improve a skier showing a static position consists of having him/her execute round turns, with a hip-width stance, while skiing down a 4-meter wide corridor. In order to be able to link the turns in the corridor and to control the speed, the skier will need to use progressive movements to be able to steer the skis efficiently. By using adequate tactics and exercises, your students will discover new feelings and they will increase their confidence to ski on more difficult and varied terrain.
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Snowboard Air to Fakie
Step 1: Find a gentle slope with as little human traffic as possible. Start riding straight downhill on moderate speed.
Step 2: To initiate the turn, twist your hips and shoulders towards the direction of the spin. Crouch down and remember to shift your weight on your back foot.
For most skiers, especially in hard snow conditions, edging is an essential skill. But one misconception of many advanced and expert skiers is that more edging is better. Edge increase must be adjusted according to the variety of turns, the skier’s speed, as well as terrain and snow conditions.
Good edging is not necessarily putting the skis at a maximum angle each turn. Heavy edging will slow down a skier and disrupt the glide of the skis and the real essence of downhill skiing. Keep in mind that you have on your feet a pair of skis and not a pair of brakes! Braking applies a maximum pressure on the edges when skis are across the hill. It is reassuring but kills the momentum of skiing.
Snowboard Intermediate Tips
Snowboard Intermediate Tips
Once you have the basics what next? In order to advance in Snowboarding we need to know what movements to make and why we are making them.
Basic vs Dynamic
In the beginning we use basic body movements to turn, as we advance we can explore the movements our body can make to cause actions in our snowboard.
Making Skiing More Enjoyable
Tip 1: Be fit, strengthen your legs, stomach, and lower back. Use the stairs, walking both up and down. Walking down actually stimulates the muscles used while skiing even more than walking up. When you are doing sit ups go slowly on the down and quicker on the up movement.
Tip 2: If you're buying new ski boots find a shop with a good reputation for service, not a big one with low prices. What you save in cash you may pay for in pain. Fitting ski boots properly takes specific knowledge that few sales people have mastered.
Timing the Pole Plant
In the second half of the turn, the basket of the pole is gradually brought forward in preparation for the next turn. As the pole comes forward, all the joints (ankles, knees and hips) are gradually moving inside the arc of the turn to create more edge angle.
Stance and Balance – developing a centred stance
To develop good stance try this drill on groomed blue runs at moderate speeds. Take a few little hops as you are changing edges. Focus on pushing off your feet so the hop is generated from the gound up. All joints should be involved in the hop, but there is no need to come off the snow very much at all.
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