Pole, Pole, Stop!

Goal

Allow skier to determine the speed at which they try to stop as they develop skills and confidence.

Helps when a skier is new to Braking Wedge and cautious of falling.

Details

On flat or false flat terrain. Have skiers start double poling with their skis straight then move into a braking or half wedge. Skiers determine how fast they wish to go and how quickly they wish to stop.

Manoeuvres

Skill

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