Goal
- Very short drifted turns with active edging and rebound.
- Rhythmical linking turns.
- Increased tempo.
- An actively steered turn radius.
- Speed control
Where
Steeper slope (red run); well-prepared, grippy piste
How
The turn is initiated through a fast, dynamic up unweighting movement using rebound. A knee Impulse initiates the movement after which, the edge change occurs. The upper body turns with the board. The pressure is quickly changed to the new edge by stopping the downwards motion and immediately extending up again to up unweighting and initiate the next turn.
During the whole turn, a neutral position is held in order to steer and control the turn in steep terrain. Fluid movement, a dynamic basic position and rhythmical turns are the basis of short turns.
Methodical progression
- Repeat drifted turns with up unweighting
- Funnel riding; start with long turns and gradually shorten the radius in the shape of a funnel (unconscious learning).
- Demonstration of the turn with a technical explanation
- Edging exercises
- Follow the instructor’s tracks.
- Practice with rhythmical acoustics and exercises