Q & A’s about Skiing and Racing

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Overview

Frequently asked questions about improving skiing and racing skills are addressed with direct links to Learning Modules, offering in-depth information on each topic.

Review the Ski Technique Module.
Review the Learn to Race Module
Review the Athletic Stance Module.
Review the Forward Movement Module.
Review the Coach Yourself Module.
Review the Flex Your Outside Ankle, Stack and Reduce Risk of Injury Modules.
Review the Learn like Elites Module.
Review the Race Line Module
Review the Slalom Module
View the Speed Module
Review the Inspection and Visualize modules.
Review the Race Start Module.
Review Roll the Inside Leg and Shorten the Inside Leg
Review Pole Plant and Touch module.
Review the Stivot Turns module.
Review the Ski Steep Terrain module
Review the Mental Imagery module.
Review the Equipment modules.

Key Takeaways

There are various opportunities to improve skiing and racing skills, with direct links to relevant Learning Modules.
These opportunities include how to carve turns, ski the ‘Race Line’, perform Stivot turns, ski the steeps, inspect a racecourse, practise Mental Imagery, and more.

Suggested Learning Modules

Go to Learn to Race

Important Message: Skiing and ski racing involve inherent risks. It’s essential to ski responsibly and stay within your skill level and personal comfort limits.

Q & A’s about Skiing and Racing

How do racers turn?

I’m interested in learning how to ski race; what are the initial steps I should take?

What is the correct stance when skiing and racing?

What does it mean to move forward when skiing?

How do I stop skiing with an A Frame?

How do I prevent my knees hurting when I ski?

What steps can I take to improve my skiing and racing skills?

Where do I ski through a race course and what is the 'Line'?

How should I position my hands while skiing through a slalom course?

When is it appropriate to tuck and what’s the difference between a High and Low Tuck stance?

How do I inspect and visualize a race course?

What is the most effective technique for exiting the start gate in a ski race?

What role does the inside leg have when carving turns?

What is the difference between a pole plant and pole touch?

What is a 'Stivot' turn and how will it help me turn when the conditions are steep, rough and icy?

How do I manage fear when skiing down a steep slope?

What is Mental Imagery and how will it help me learn duirng the off season?

How do I select equipment for racing including boots, skis, poles and safety gear?

Key Takeaways

Suggested Learning Modules