{"id":1582,"date":"2017-09-06T07:02:30","date_gmt":"2017-09-06T07:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/?p=1582"},"modified":"2026-02-11T13:36:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:36:50","slug":"ski-tips-to-give-you-the-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/ski-tips-to-give-you-the-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Pivotal Ski Tips to Give You the Edge"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Who doesn\u2019t want to be a better skier? Gliding down a mountain through virgin powder with the sun glistening on surrounding snow-covered peaks has got to be one of the most incredible feelings on earth&#8230; Working to improve your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/skiing.htm\">skiing<\/a> so that you can augment time spent on the slopes and have your mind blown with even more incredible mountain-top experiences is one of the main reasons for sharpening your ski technique. Before visiting us in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/\">Meribel<\/a> this winter, don\u2019t miss out on these 5 pivotal ski tips to give you the edge. You\u2019ll thank us!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/ski-tips-to-give-you-the-edge\/#Ski_Tips_Because_More_Skills_More_Fun\" >Ski Tips. Because More Skills = More Fun<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/ski-tips-to-give-you-the-edge\/#1_Strength_Train_Before_Your_Ski_Holiday\" >1) Strength Train Before Your Ski Holiday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/ski-tips-to-give-you-the-edge\/#2_The_Dynamic_Parallel\" >2) The Dynamic Parallel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/ski-tips-to-give-you-the-edge\/#3_Carving\" >3) Carving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/ski-tips-to-give-you-the-edge\/#4_Bumps\" >4) Bumps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/ski-tips-to-give-you-the-edge\/#5_Skiing_in_Powder\" >5) Skiing in Powder<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ski_Tips_Because_More_Skills_More_Fun\"><\/span>Ski Tips. Because More Skills = More Fun<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Strength_Train_Before_Your_Ski_Holiday\"><\/span>1) Strength Train <em>Before<\/em> Your Ski Holiday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It will have been a while since you\u2019ve hit the slopes, and so your first few days skiing will make you feel like you are a beginner all over again! Muscles will ache and you will be tired and sore. The good news is there are certain strength-training exercises you can do at home to prepare you for the slopes and prevent you from getting injured. One-legged box squats are great for strengthening your legs because they put you in the low, crunched position common to skiing. When starting this exercise, drop as low as comfortable and progress into a deeper squat. Once you start getting stronger, add weights to increase the difficulty. Hamstring development is also crucial because these muscles will protect you when carving through the snow. Because of this, don&#8217;t neglect your hamstrings when preparing for the oncoming ski season and always remember to do hamstring curls when working your legs. Training before you arrive will make for smoother transition and a happier week on the mountains! If you&#8217;re feeling inspired, check out the Charlie Francis video below on &#8216;How to Do Air Squats.&#8217; It&#8217;ll make your thighs burn:[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text].<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Dynamic_Parallel\"><\/span>2) The Dynamic Parallel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many skiers are able to keep their skis (almost!) parallel, but what&#8217;s the point if you make it too much like hard work, slide around out of control and don&#8217;t get the full performance that was intended for your skis? Learning how to improve your parallel skiing technique so that you ski more safely, can ski steeper slopes and enjoy your skiing more is going to be one of the pivotal ski tips which will give you the edge. Keep it fluid; try to make longer more sweeping turns, and don\u2019t forget to extend and flex much more slowly. Make sure you put all your weight on to your downhill\/outside ski as this will create a much more stable platform than having weight on both skis. (The tip and tail of the ski you pick up should be roughly the same height above the snow. If the tip is higher than the tail then you are leaning back &#8211; move your weight forward!)[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Carving\"><\/span>3) Carving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Carving up a freshly-groomed piste for your first morning run is a perfect way to start any day. If your feet are glued together and your upper body is twisted, you don\u2019t be able to get your skis on edge in order to carve a nice turn. Top ski tip &#8211; \u00a0to carve the perfect turn, you need to get your skis on edge as early in the turn as possible. Keep your movements gradual to start off with &#8211; if you try to jump from edge to edge quickly, they won&#8217;t grip very well. Roll your ankles first, then your knees and the finally your waist, before gently extending them to start the next turn.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Bumps\"><\/span>4) Bumps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Love them or hate them, when skiing moguls you shouldn\u2019t be looking for a friendly bump to give you an easy ride; you need to adapt and learn to tackle bumps of all shapes and sizes and really challenge your comfort zone. Focus on an object or location in the distance, fix a line straight down from you to your chosen point, and then begin skiing those bumps like you mean it.\u00a0Ski tips for bumps: keeping a steady rhythm helps with your stability and balance \u2013 stopping you from skiing more erratically and improving your confidence and fluidity. Absorb each bump by flexing your legs by bending in your ankles, waist and knees. Then extend your legs to push your skis into the troughs between each mogul. Don&#8217;t let the bumps tell you where to turn &#8211; turn when and where you want to![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Skiing_in_Powder\"><\/span>5) Skiing in Powder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the old days skiers used to sit back in powder to get their tips up, but those days are gone! Most skis are wider today, providing better buoyancy. By remaining centered and equally weighting both skis, you\u2019ll float through the fluff with less leg-burn and fewer wipe outs. Skiing powder\u00a0is just like\u00a0skiing bumps with one main difference; you are actually creating the moguls as you\u00a0ski! You will need to extend your legs through to the middle of the turn as you push your\u00a0skis\u00a0into the snow. This will compact the snow until it pushes back on you and makes skiing in powder all the easier.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether looking for tuition from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/ski-schools.htm\">ski school<\/a> or not, we hope that these ski tips will help to give you the edge this winter. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/contact\/\">get in touch<\/a> or join our social communities on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skibasics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/skibasicmeribel?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> and share your top tips for getting the best out of your skiing holiday in Meribel. We can\u2019t wait to welcome you![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Who doesn\u2019t want to be a better skier? 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