GT the ski instructor on Instagram: "For control on steep slopes - we need to commit our body down the slope forwards into the next turn: 👉🏼 reaching the pole plant is a simple mental trigger which helps with this 👉🏼 but don’t just reach using the arm (a common mistake) 👉🏼 reach by flexing the hips That way it’s easier to keep weight balanced perpendicular to the outer (downhill) ski - which is what control on skis is built upon. Make sense? Hope it helps, cheers, George ⛷️ If you’re looki

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GT the ski instructor on Instagram: "Relevant to making turns on very steep slopes - approx 40 degrees: 👉🏼 jump turns help to make quicker turns so can control speed 👉🏼 but jump turns are tiring and rough 👉🏼 so refining technique to keep skis close to snow makes for a smoother ride 👉🏼 tips down / tails up idea matches ski to the slope angle (mid turn) For advanced tips relevant to off piste and backcountry skiing & snowboarding - follow my page @off_piste_academy Cheers, George ✌🏼 #ski