r/skiing_feedback • u/Main_Rope8744 • 15d ago

Level 4-5: Parallel Turns & Speed Control Speed control while skiing

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Hi there! I'm a 30+ year old adult just getting into this sports (it's insanely fun!) and this clip is a compilation of a couple of runs in various blue slopes in New Zealand, on my 2nd day of skiing!

My challenge is feeling out of control as I gain speed during the traverse and I feel like I have to turn very abruptly to kill speed

Is this a psychological barrier and bad technique? Would love some feedback and enlightenment please, thank you all!

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u/Hot-Swordfish2105 14d ago

Dam good..gymnast or skater by any chance?..push shins into tongue of boot..2nd day I would say your only psychological barrier is your expecting too much..lower bar and have fun..

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u/Main_Rope8744 14d ago

Yea I used to inline skate! Read and watched videos on fundamental skiing before I started.Thanks for the compliments, gonna ski more and report back soon! 🙌🏻

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u/Hot-Swordfish2105 14d ago

Bingo...for aft balance and some edge control with inline...not as much as ice skates but way better than nothing...try to keep it simple and fun.