This is the fast way to ski ice. Turns are longer and
you'll need to be perfectly balanced (in the Sweet spot) to get it right.
The objective here is to stay in a carve as long as
possible, using delicate edging and pressure techniques.
Edge way early in the turn as you extend off the outside
ski--let the outside ski's knee chase after the inside leg to increase the edge
angle. Apply pressure progressively to avoid breaking the ski away from you.
Tips:
- Avoid overextending the outside leg to where it
becomes static--a sure way to induce chatter where the ski breaks away and grips
in rapid succession.
- Push the outside ski forward just a tiny bit as it
crosses the flow line--adding pressure to the tail.
- Avoid going into a traverse--keep those turns coming.
- Make nicely shaped turns--no rapid pivoting.
Print this out for future
reference and remember to have fun!
