Power launch
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Skiers who execute smooth, well-rounded turns propel themselves efficiently into the next turn and conserve their energy. Tips on how to perfect good turns include keeping shoulders level to the horizon, putting body weight on the outside ski and keeping the upper body from twisting.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1996
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Pull your feet up in powder
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Skiers should use the same basic movements in packed snow and powder, but they should alter their timing and ski more intensely when skiing in powder. The technique for turning in powder involves flexing at the beginning of the turn and extending at the end of it.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1993
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Tactics to tame the steep
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Tactics are the key to skiing steep slopes successfully. Instructions for executing the jump turn and the contact turn are presented and discussed.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1992
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