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How do I turn in powder

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xxACIDTRIPxx
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My skis catch every time I turn so I can only be very directional
Dec 10 2019 5:44PM 8 1
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ReturnToMonkey
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Lean into the turn more. Both forward and sideways
Dec 10 2019 5:56PM 1 0
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Chubz.
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For one to be able to turn in powder, one must first learn to properly turn.
Dec 10 2019 5:56PM 40 0
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Sharko
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First, mount your fatypus skis backwards, then you have to realize that dogs don’t have consciousness, at that point it should come pretty naturally
Dec 10 2019 6:07PM 48 1
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abar.
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Turn
Dec 10 2019 6:08PM 7 0
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_IRRELEVANT_
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Right
Dec 10 2019 6:10PM 6 0
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DeebieSkeebies
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Its all feeling, brother
Dec 10 2019 6:14PM 8 0
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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SharkoFirst, mount your fatypus skis backwards, then you have to realize that dogs don’t have consciousness, at that point it should come pretty naturally


It is the path in life, but only for a select few. Only those who are brave enough to walk the tightrope of reality in such a precarious manner!

**This post was edited on Dec 10th 2019 at 6:18:42pm
Dec 10 2019 6:16PM 3 3
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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Chubz.For one to be able to turn in powder, one must first learn to properly turn.


Does more body fat help me turn better??
Dec 10 2019 6:17PM 15 0
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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DeebieSkeebiesIts all feeling, brother


Right on man!
Dec 10 2019 6:17PM 0 0
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TRVP_ANGEL
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HYP3R_REAL1TYDoes more body fat help me turn better??


LOOOOOL


also buy full tilts to unlock turning
Dec 10 2019 6:18PM 20 1
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b0ss
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HYP3R_REAL1TYMy skis catch every time I turn so I can only be very directional

Learn proper onpiste skiing
Dec 10 2019 6:28PM 4 0
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Chubz.
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HYP3R_REAL1TYDoes more body fat help me turn better??

Idk but I can smear turns in pow just fine, probably just being a decent skier helps more than weight
Dec 10 2019 6:45PM 9 2
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270on420out
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Try a jump turn technique
Dec 10 2019 7:11PM 2 0
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OregonDead
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Lol. I would recommend just spending a season in the PNW to figure it out for yourself. If that doesn’t work I don’t know what will
Dec 10 2019 7:16PM 7 0
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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Chubz.Idk but I can smear turns in pow just fine, probably just being a decent skier helps more than weight

I bet you can smear whipped cream all over your greedy face as well
Dec 10 2019 7:30PM 22 0
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tea_bone
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Thinking of it more as slight direction changes instead of turns in the beginning helps until you get the feel of it. Also keep in mind you're moving up and down as well as side to side while skiing pow, so turning at the top of the turn (if that makes any sense) helps if it's deep
Dec 10 2019 7:54PM 3 0
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T0AST.
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Next time you change you user it should be 'dolandownunder'
Dec 10 2019 10:20PM 7 0
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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I figured out my problem, there’s a foot of snow suspended above the ground in the trees, held up by bamboo. So not only am I skiing powder but bouncing on the bamboo too!
Dec 10 2019 10:26PM 1 0
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elm.
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patiently
Dec 10 2019 10:56PM 1 0
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snowmosexual
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don't turn
Dec 11 2019 12:47AM 2 0
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BayAreaJerry
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going faster down something steeper makes it easier
make big turns
Dec 11 2019 1:30AM 3 0
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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I’m a local legend in rusutsu now the Japanese refer too me as “man who ski very fast” and everyone bows when I ski past
Dec 11 2019 1:57AM 16 5
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Loud710
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speed and weight my friend
Dec 11 2019 12:59PM 2 0
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InfamouslyJones
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Great responses.....

Anyway.

Best way to think of it is this... when youre on a groomer your down hill ski edge makes the turn.. when youre in powder the edge doesnt make contact with the bed surface.. which is why youre having a hard time turning.

When skiing powder.. its less of a 'carve" and more of a "bob". Rather than getting edge contact with the downhill ski on a groomer, what you are really trying to do is to apply equal pressure to each foot in a bobbing motion.. much easier to explain with hand gestures. But think instead of putting pressure on that downhill ski.. rather equalize your pressure and bob up and down left and right... as you come down the pressure from both skis will rebound off the snow giving you that powdery figure 8 turn...
Dec 11 2019 2:40PM 7 1
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Onederful
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HYP3R_REAL1TYI’m a local legend in rusutsu now the Japanese refer too me as “man who ski very fast” and everyone bows when I ski past


MAN WHO SKI VERY FAST!!
Dec 12 2019 8:13AM 0 0
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SofaKingSick
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InfamouslyJonesGreat responses.....

Anyway.

Best way to think of it is this... when youre on a groomer your down hill ski edge makes the turn.. when youre in powder the edge doesnt make contact with the bed surface.. which is why youre having a hard time turning.

When skiing powder.. its less of a 'carve" and more of a "bob". Rather than getting edge contact with the downhill ski on a groomer, what you are really trying to do is to apply equal pressure to each foot in a bobbing motion.. much easier to explain with hand gestures. But think instead of putting pressure on that downhill ski.. rather equalize your pressure and bob up and down left and right... as you come down the pressure from both skis will rebound off the snow giving you that powdery figure 8 turn...


this is one of the better typed explanations i've read for it. i'd have a hard time describing it better

OP, i say try to keep this^ in mind but also you just need to feel it out to understand the technique. you definitely don't just turn like on hard snow like this guy said

for starters, go straight a little more than normal to pick up some speed (which just helps regardless) and then try a few different techniques. i like his description of "bobbing" rather than carving or cutting the turn. and when learning i think it can help at first to think about hopping/un-weighting your feet at the beginning of each turn. like a hop turn but less exaggerated

honestly it can really help to watch several different types of powder turns. also, if you don't already, use your poles. pole planting each turn or at least going through the motion of it helps keep your upper body in the correct technique
Dec 12 2019 11:02AM 2 0
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Yung_Gnarley
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1. keep your shins pressed into the front of your boots (weight forward), feet pulling the tips up slightly and knees bent in a good strong stance. skiing pow is often more about busting through it than skiing on top of it.

2. hands out front all the time. your hands will almost never go down to your hips (this helps you turn nimbly and keep the weight downhill)

3. think about your turns as if you're in water, not on snow. the powder responds almost identically if it's light enough. use the your weight and surface area of your skis to move, not your edges

4. practice in steep trees. you'll have no choice but to turn properly and keep your weight downhill

5. don't stress. there's no wrong way to ski
Dec 12 2019 11:37AM 4 0
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Lukrom_
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get good
Dec 12 2019 12:41PM 2 0
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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Thanks for the replies!!
Dec 12 2019 2:07PM 1 0
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elm.
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Yung_Gnarley1. keep your shins pressed into the front of your boots (weight forward), feet pulling the tips up slightly and knees bent in a good strong stance. skiing pow is often more about busting through it than skiing on top of it.

2. hands out front all the time. your hands will almost never go down to your hips (this helps you turn nimbly and keep the weight downhill)

3. think about your turns as if you're in water, not on snow. the powder responds almost identically if it's light enough. use the your weight and surface area of your skis to move, not your edges

4. practice in steep trees. you'll have no choice but to turn properly and keep your weight downhill

5. don't stress. there's no wrong way to ski


One way to keep pressure on ur shins without getting too far forward and digging your tips under (especially in heavy snow) is to lift your toes upwards and bend your knees. This way you keep your weight a little more central.
Dec 12 2019 8:49PM 2 0
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Spirit-animal
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Lean back a little
Dec 12 2019 9:04PM 1 3
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casual
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Lol
Spirit-animalLean back a little
Dec 15 2019 3:21PM 1 1
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