Reaching Greater Heights

Goal

More braking action is gained by widening the wedge so the skis roll onto their inside edges to gain more grip.

Helps when a skier does not flex their joints when stopping or turning.

Details

Straight Run to Snowplow stop.

Progression 1: move higher on the slope and more momentum with each attempt.

Progression 2: Straight Run to Snowplow (adding gates or markers) working on changing direction while descending.

Manoeuvres

• Braking Wedge Wedge Turn

Skill

• Coordination

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