Short Radius Turns and Linked Pivot Slips

(blue or black terrain) Complete a combination of approximately five (5) short radius turns followed by five (5) linked pivot slips and repeat two or three sequences.

This video is a representation of the task in new snow conditions on steeper blue terrain. 

Key Performance Focus

  • Demonstrate various skill blends to match desired ski performance
  • Tactics to transition from Short Radius to Pivot Slips (and back) to maintain rhythm, flow and balance
  • Path of the COM varies in Short Radius Turns vs. Pivot Slips
  • Turning movements originate in the feet and legs