Conquer common ski myths and level up your technique! This video debunks the “lean forward” ski advice, showing how excessive forward lean or shin pressure limits your range of motion and causes skidding. Learn the proper foot pressure distribution for improved carving and control, focusing on full-foot engagement and strategically releasing shin pressure throughout the turn.

00:00 Ski Myths
00:39 Myth 2: Lean forward / press the shins into the front of the boot
01:21 Drill: Stand on the whole foot
02:15 The Problem: Shin pressure / leaning forward limits your range of motion
03:39 Topple and bring the foot backward by dropping the knee
04:42 Maximum "forward lean" at the top third then slowly move the feet forward thought the rest of the turn