Alpine skiing consists of 3 different types of ski performance that flow naturally down the hill; Steering, Carving and pure Carving.

Common traits to all performance types;
-Our basic position (stance and angulation)
-Turn shape
-Tempo, which is similar in all turn sizes no matter the performance.
-The correct choice of terrain, which is vital as this encourages the guest to let the skis run down the fall line.

Our technical demonstrations all fit purposefully within these performance types.

Steering is the art of guiding the skis through a smooth, round turn that flows down the fall line. Although these turns have a strong emphasis on leg turning, the turn is created with the appropriate skill blending. Steering is not the same as skidding.To watch this performance, use the links below;

Snowplow turns click here.

Basic Christie click here.

Basic short turns click here.

Carving is the same as steering but with more speed, more edge angle and therefore a stronger edge grip.To watch this performance, use the links below;

Medium carved turns click here.

Dynamic short turns click here.

Pure Carving is where the tail of the ski follows the exact path of the tip, allowing the ski to cut a narrow groove (i.e. zero skidding). The skier obtains the desired turn size by manipulating the external forces to get the ski to bend i.e. ‘working the ski’. To watch this performance, use the links below;

Dynamic Medium/long turns click here.