Mogul skill building: Relaxed start

Goal: Taming moguls
Level: Expert
Suggested terrain: Groomed intermediate terrain
Author: Kobus Reyneke
Summary: A patient and relaxed turn initiation sets you up for an easy glide to the next mogul. A relaxed turn initiation will work wonders for your mogul skiing. Learn the trick by doing this exercise on a groomed slope.

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On groomed terrain, link short straight runs (straight down the hill) with skidded side slips.

Keep pressure on both skis as you do a straight run down the flow line.

Using a pivoting move, turn your skis across the hill--let them slip sideways for a short distance, before straightening them out again into a short straight run. Keep your upper body facing straight down the flow line!

Do another short straight run and another pivot and skid. Continue linking these skids with short straight runs.

  • Remember the feeling of adding a very short straight run in-between pivoted skid--you want to use this exact skill in the moguls.
  • Keep your upper body facing straight down the hill at all times.
  • Keep equal pressure on your skis.

Print this out for future reference and remember to have fun!