Back Bowls—How to Ski It
Back Bowls—How to Ski It
In a good snow season, the back bowls are the place to ski. Here are three tips to improve your skiing.
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Three Essentials of Skiing Back Bowls
Counter-Balance: Move your torso, arm and hand down the fall line. As your pole tip swings forward, simultaneously tip your legs into the hill.
Rebound: Springboard-like-tail action from your skis in powder is a result of a clean, balanced entry and a well-aligned upper body at the turn finish.
Strong Core: At the turn finish, try to make a C-shape with the outside of your torso. The keys are a strong, balanced core and coordinated arm movements
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