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The new pedal carve turn: with the right footwork, you can now carve turns on the steeps

Article Abstract:

Advice on how to carve turns on the steeps is presented. This technique is particularly effective with new midfat shaped skis.

Author: DesLauriers, Eric, DesLauriers, Rob
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 2001

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Anatomy of a couloir

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Couloirs are deep gorges found high up in mountains. Skiing down these gorges are suitable for adventuresome skiers who have at least an intermediate range of skills. Skiing descents through a famous French Couloir, Le Couloir Poubelle, the Garbage Can Couloir, is described.

Author: DesLauriers, Eric, DesLauriers, Rob
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1997
Personal narratives, Recreation, Mountains, Downhill skiing, Chamonix, France

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Private lessons

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Skiing techniques for improvement are explained. Shifting weight, using all edges of the ski to carve a professional arc and techniques to improve carved ski function are presented for downhill skiers. Techniques for performing telemark turns are also explained.

Author: Harb, Harald, DesLauriers, Eric, DesLauriers, Rob, Parker, Paul, Tejada-Flores, Lito
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1998

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Subjects list: Methods, Skiing, Skis and skiing, Skis
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