How to Control Your Speed While Carving on Skis

🛷Controlling speed while carving on skis can be challenging, but there are effective techniques to help maintain control.

⏩Hitting the gas pedal by keeping your skis carving but going across the hill instead of close to the fall line can help slow you down while maintaining forward momentum.

🔄Pivoting ski tips at the start of each turn can provide additional control over your line and speed while carving on steep slopes.

🎿Skidding your turns to scrape your ski edges sideways over the snow can also be a valid method for controlling speed while carving.

🏔️Combining techniques like hitting the gas pedal, pivoting ski tips, and skidding turns allows for a fluid and controlled carving experience on various terrains.

How can I control my speed while carving on skis?

—Instead of hitting the brakes, try hitting the gas pedal by keeping your skis carving but going across the hill instead of close to the fall line. This will help slow you down while maintaining forward momentum.

What is the slow line fast concept?

—The slow line fast concept involves carving back and forth across the slope, doubling the distance compared to skidding straight down in the fall line. This allows for better control of speed and line.

Should I always carve while skiing?

—Carving is a more efficient and controlled way of skiing, especially on groomed slopes. However, there are times when skidding turns can be useful, such as when you need to quickly slow down or navigate tight spaces.

When should I pivot my ski tips?

—Pivoting your ski tips at the start of each turn can provide additional control, especially on steep slopes. It allows for a quick adjustment of direction and helps maintain a fluid carving motion.

Can I use these techniques for snowboarding as well?

—While these techniques are specifically discussed in the context of skiing, some concepts can be applied to snowboarding as well, such as using pivoting movements to control speed and direction.

00:00Introduces the challenge of controlling speed while carving on skis.

01:18Explains the concept of hitting the gas pedal by carving across the hill to slow down.

03:14Discusses the combination of carving techniques with pivoting ski tips for better control.

04:37Highlights the benefits of carving the slow line fast and using pivoting movements.

05:41Demonstrates carving techniques on steep terrain.