cstodd wrote:hi,
I've just become an intermediate skier - progressed to red runs with little trouble - but when the slope steepens I've had some problems containing the speed, in particular when the edges start to bite my whole leg + skis start shaking violently, I lose control (and it's not very pleasant!) and I fall quite often.
Question: am I simply using too much edge? I've tried to use less and the shaking eases off but then I slide more and can't seem to control the speed properly. Do I maybe need to lean forward more? Or perhaps it's normal to be going faster and I just need to get used to it?
I'm off to chamonix next week so sorting this problem out will ensure getting the best out of the place!
Thanks
Maybe you should stick to blues or less steep reds, and practice your technique until youre ready to attack the steeper ones.
Lessons will help, as will lots of practice.