Nordic Skiing Technique Tips - Basic Christie Turns

Ski at a slow to moderate speed. Steer in a wedge through most of the turn. In the last part of the turn, pivot the uphill foot parallel to the downhill foot. Finish with a skidded arc with the skis parallel. Skier flexes toward end of turn. Form round, linked turns. Skier extends to form wedge and start next turn.

These points are taken from "The Instructor's Manual for Teaching Nordic Skiing" put out by CANSI

Diagonal Stride	Double Poling	One-Step Double Poling
Uphill Diagonal Stride	Herring Bone
Free Skate	Offset	One Skate
Two Skate	1/2 (Marathon) Skate	Diagonal Skate
Snowplow Turns	Basic Christie Turns