Turning on skis is a result of the equipment
deflecting the skier. Every turn is a combination of gravity and deflection induced by pivoting or placing the ski on edge. The result is the net change in direction.
To maximize direction change with speed, carving is the most efficient form of turning.
An outcome – and required part – of carving is that the center of mass (COM) is inside the arc, as created by the feet (Base of Support - BOS). All body segments are used as levers to create an edge angle, effectively placing the body inside the line described by the skis. This technique is present in any sport that involves balancing through lateral movement on equipment that is turning. |
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