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6 Steps to Effortless Skiing
by Craig McNeil
Step 1 - Lift & Tilt
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Lift the left ski, keep ski tip on snow and feet close together

Tilt left ski to the little toe edge, keep ski tip on snow and feet close together

Step 1 - Lift & Tilt

As you begin to make turns, use the inside ski to initiate or start the turn. "Lift" the tail of the inside ski of your turn and "tilt" the ski and boot towards the little-toe side. Keep the ski tip on the snow. As you "lift and tilt", draw the feet closer together and keep the lifted ski as close to the snow as possible. Focus more on the "tilt" than on the "lift". As you begin to incorporate the "lift and tilt" into your turns, cue yourself vocally. Say out loud to yourself, "lift" when you lift the ski and "tilt" when you tip the boot to the little-toe side.

 

Lift the right ski, keep ski tip on snow and feet close together


Tilt right ski to the little toe edge, keep ski tip on snow and feet close together