Techniques
Short turns
When applying this technique, you perform rapid rhythmic turns close to the fall
line. Your skis should be hip width apart. At the end of a turn plant a pole, raise
the posture and rotate skis around tips to start the opposite turn. Continue through
the turn and start lowering the posture after passing the fall line. Apply much
pressure on edges at the end of a turn. Then start the opposite turn. This technique
is worth applying when you encounter a steep terrain.
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Gear
Giant ski
Skis designed for high speed smooth turns with radius length between
16-23m. Nominal values are possible to obtain on well prepared, hard
and steep surface. Stable performance is guaranteed due to hard ski structure. In comparison
with a slalom ski, giant one is less side-cut, harder and longer
(1,5-1,9m). Full turning ability is achieved while moving at high speeds,
when centrifugal force allows maintaining sufficient ski edges pressure, as if a
racer had been moving along the rail.
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