Nordic Skiing Technique Tips - Snowplow Turns

Snowplow Turn Animation
  • Control speet by completing turns.
  • Use a narrow wedge to start by adopt a wider wedge through the turn as ankles and knees are flexed.
  • Turn both feet in the desired direction.
  • Press and slightly edge the outside ski.
  • Keep the upper body relatively square with the skis.
  • Create continuous, round turns.
  • Rise up to the alpine stance as the turn is finished with a narrow wedge.

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

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