May 21, 2009 | Glossary, Transitions
Rebound The term “rebound” refers to the launching of the skis and skier off the snow at the end of a turn. It’s most noticed when the turn it concludes was carved. Rebound is caused by the cumulative effect of the the energy release a bent and carving ski delivers...
May 20, 2009 | Glossary, Rotation
Scissoring of skis That’s one of those terms in skiing that probably should be discarded because it doesn’t really convey the right message. What it refers to is the inside foot/ski getting too far ahead of the outside foot/ski. Scissor blades do not...
May 19, 2009 | Flexion and Extension, Glossary, Transitions
Retraction Retraction is a deep flexing of the legs as a skier goes through a transition. it allows the Center of Mass to take a very direct path of travel across the skis as it moves from turn to turn, so it provides a very quick transition. It provides for a fast...
May 18, 2009 | Glossary, Transitions
Cross Over, Cross Under, Cross Through Cross Over A manner of transitioning from one turn to the next, in which the Center of Mass rises as it passes from one side of the skis to the other. It’s happens when the inside leg of the current turn is extended before...
May 17, 2009 | Glossary, Rotation
Rotated This is a rotational state in which the pelvis and torso face towards the inside of the turn. During a left turn, the pelvis and torso would be facing left of the direction the skis are pointing. It’s a body position most commonly seen at the...
May 16, 2009 | Glossary, Rotation
Counter Rotation This refers to a way of aggressively pushing or pivoting the start of a turn. The upper body is twisted away from the turn, to provide leverage to power an equal and opposite twisting the skis into the turn. It’s a labor intensive means of...
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