100% Carve

Trencher,

I promised myself, not to get "involved" on ski chat sites when "technical" aspects are discussed because it is so difficult to convey correct message. We use different terminology to convey same "technique".

We have different perceptions of what those terms mean.

We have varied competencies .

Finally, "ego issues" develop, centered on who is more qualified.

PS
I have never used the term "pumping" in all my years skiing and teaching. To me this term is an action with arms to get water out of well.

Have a great winter.

I'm an alpine ski racer. Raced in many international events including the Olympics.

When you watch a ski race you'll notice there is a bit of sliding. But if you have a look at training runs you'll see that, unless they make a mistake, their skis are always carving. Have a look at GS training where you can see this best.

The best ski racers are able to carve right at the beginning of the turn to keep speed. It is in no way an advantage to put your skis sideways unless you made a mistake and need to correct your line.

If you come across a tight turn, just get more over the outside ski, more on the front and keep your body facing down the run, your skis will do the rest. In World Cup skiing, the runs are extremely tough and racers make many mistakes which is why you see sliding.

Hope this helps


how-to-ski.org

Interesting.

I assume how-to-ski.org is your site? Nice site, I look forward the intermediate and advanced sections. (Though the site is slow to load, I would find a better host...). I have never skied in France and had the idea that they taught complete beginners parallel first, so glad to see you teach the snow plow for beginners, often it is useful.

Hi Innsbrucker thanks for your comment. Yes I set the site up to help people learn to ski. I'm busy writing intermediate and hoping to include some pictures like in beginner. I think it is slow because of the images high resolution. My host should be good. But thanks for your advice, Ill look into it, you could be right.
The snow plough is always learnt as from the start, it's one of the most important things to know on skis.

There's more to this skiing thing than meets the eye then! :) :) :)

I echo Innsbrucker's comments; I look forward to keeping up with your site's development and your suggested techniques, Peter.

If you want some serious analysis on topic see Ron Lemaster and his site. This "drift" before turn has a name and a special way to do this.
Not recommended for average skier.