6.2 Extension turn skidded

Up unweighted turns for steep terrain

Particularly on steeper terrain, you sometimes have the feeling that you are totally at the mercy of your snowboard when making a skidded turn. Initiating the turn is then usually only possible with a jerky movement. We can simplify changing the edge in steeper terrain by dynamically releasing the pressure with a stretching movement.

If we ride rather low in the traverse and stretch out before the turn, we can reduce the load on the snowboard, which makes changing the edge easier. Another advantage is that dynamic flexing during the turn allows us to brake very precisely, which can give us great confidence.

Thought support when riding

In terms of the overall feeling, you can imagine changing the edge in a high position as if you were on a swing. By stretching out, we reduce the load on the snowboard and are as light as a feather when edging over. As with a jump, we flex our knees during the turn to absorb the energy.

Another way for unweighted turns.

If you have not yet looked at how to flex low, take a look at the following module 6.3 Flexion turn skidded Otherwise you can start carving Carving modules