How to Ski Steep Slopes While Carving
Learn how to confidently ski steep slopes while carving, no skidding or fear! This video breaks down the key techniques: like using turn shape to control speed, high edge angles and quick transitions. Perfect for intermediate to expert skiers ready to level up their carving on challenging terrain.
00:00 How to Ski Steep Slopes While Carving
00:30 Ski Theory | Gravity and Parallel Forces (and remove turning. And keep Drag, Friction)
00:58 re VO 48kg friction
02:01 1. Defeating Gravity for a Moment
02:09 Drill 1.1 Turn from 12-6
03:02 Drill 1.2 Turn from 1-5
03:18 2. Increase Friction | Edge More
03:22 Why Modest Angles Suck for Speed Control
04:02 Long vs Short Radius Turns & Its Effect on Speed
05:16 Edge Angle Data
06:20 Drill 2.1 Incline Pole Drags
06:51 Drill 2.2 J-Turns
07:15 3. Quicker Transitions
08:31 Drill 3. Cross-Under Transition
09:44 4. The "Cheat Code"
09:47 Drill 4: The Stivot
10:39 5. The Challenge: Carve Clean the Steepest Run in Laax