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Questions and Answers
What is the primary objective during early weight transfer?
What is the primary objective during early weight transfer?
- To perform rapid turns without changing weight.
- To lift and place the uphill ski onto the edge. (correct)
- To maintain equal weight on both skis.
- To shift weight to the downhill ski only.
How can a skier improve their early edging score?
How can a skier improve their early edging score?
- By dropping the inside hip toward the ground. (correct)
- By keeping the uphill hip level with the ground.
- By increasing the speed of the turn.
- By maintaining a wide stance throughout the turn.
What typical score does an average skier achieve on the Carv app for early weight transfer?
What typical score does an average skier achieve on the Carv app for early weight transfer?
- 25-30%
- 70-75%
- 40-50% (correct)
- 60-65%
What does a higher early edging score indicate?
What does a higher early edging score indicate?
What is an achievable score for a high-level skier on early edging?
What is an achievable score for a high-level skier on early edging?
Flashcards
Early Weight Transfer
Early Weight Transfer
The process of transferring weight from the downhill ski to the uphill ski at the top of the previous turn. This involves lifting and placing the uphill ski onto its edge while retracting the downhill ski underneath the body.
Early Edging
Early Edging
A measure of how quickly the edge angle increases in the first 20% of the turn. A higher score indicates faster edge engagement and a more efficient roll.
Edge Angle
Edge Angle
The ideal angle for the uphill ski during a turn. Aim for a 75% score on the Carv app to achieve optimal edge angle.
Drop Inside Hip
Drop Inside Hip
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Release and Engagement
Release and Engagement
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Study Notes
Early Weight Transfer
- Early weight transfer happens at the apex of the previous turn.
- The goal is to transfer weight to the new ski by lifting and placing the uphill ski onto the edge.
- The downhill ski should retract underneath the body, making the leg soft and compact.
- Aim for a 75% score on the Carv app for improved edge angle.
- An average skier scores around 40-50%.
Early Edging
- This metric measures the rate of edge angle increase in the first 20% of the turn.
- A higher score indicates a faster, more efficient roll onto the edge.
- To improve early edging, drop the inside hip toward the ground, which will lengthen the outside leg.
- Focus on a smooth transition from the release of the previous turn to engagement of the edge in the new turn.
- A high-level skier will score 75% and above, while an average skier averages around 50%.
- This metric is important to help you develop a high edge angle later into the turn.
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Test your knowledge on the principles of early weight transfer and early edging in skiing. Understand how to improve your edge angle and overall performance on the slopes. Aim to learn strategies that can elevate your skiing skills to the next level.
