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Start down a fairly steep slope. - 2). Bend from the ankles and sink into a slightly crouched position. Keep your weight on the uphill edge of your downhill ski.
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Plant your downhill pole. - 4). Immediately spring lightly forward and up, taking your weight off your skis. The leverage on your tips will take you down the fall line.
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Transfer your weight to the outside ski and weight its inside edge. Let your inside (uphill) ski get a little ahead through the turn. - 6
Carve the turn by pressing your knees forward and sideways into the slope. Keep your body facing downhill to maintain balance and keep your weight on the downhill ski. - 7
Increase the bite of the uphill edges until you've completed the turn.
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