What you will Learn in this Tutorial

This tutorial provides a beginner’s guide to learning switch tricks on skis. It covers the technique for skiing switch, including body position and hip rotation. The article also explains how to carve switch turns and offers tips for carving while looking on the same shoulder in both directions. It then moves on to switch popping, which involves using ski boots as a springboard for jumps. The video emphasizes the importance of practicing switch 180s and switch lip slides before attempting more advanced tricks. It also discusses the two main takeoff techniques for switch rotations: the wide stance takeoff and the carve takeoff. Finally, the video provides tips for successfully executing switch 180s and switch lip slides, and encourages readers to continue practicing and exploring different variations of these tricks.

Highlights

• Explanation of body position and hip rotation for skiing switch
• Tips for carving switch turns and looking on the same shoulder in both directions
• Instructions for switch popping and using ski boots as a springboard for jumps
• Importance of practicing switch 180s and switch lip slides
• Discussion of the wide stance takeoff and the carve takeoff for switch rotations
• Tips for executing switch 180s and switch lip slides successfully
• Encouragement to continue practicing and exploring different variations of switch tricks