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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Resorts

Passo del Tonale

As regards the location it’s situated in south-west part of Val di Sole and offering good slopes on both sides of the road. Especially the glacier is worth mentioning. When you get there by means of a ski lift you can have a fun on an icy meadow and sunbathe on the terrace of the Italian cottage. On the opposite site of the main road the location offers a series of ski lifts also with safety bubbles.

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