Edging the Ski (no glide)

Goal

Ski edges as COM moves away from ski at start of push.

Helps when a skier cannot edge skis.

Details

Side stepping uphill. With skis parallel and perpendicular to the slope, roll ankles so that the outside edge of the uphill ski and inside edge of downhill ski are biting in the snow. Edge ski and step up, repeat with other side. Face body (not skis) slightly down the hill to assist edging

Manoeuvres

• Braking Wedge 

• Diagonal Skate 

• Herringbone 

• Offset 

• Skate Turn 

• Step Turn

Skill

• Propulsion

Note: Tasks can be adapted to different manoeuvres, skills, and skiers. Try them. Be creative.