I want you to think of the carved turn as a fluid continuous flowing
motion. A motion created by you that pushes down onto the skis, takes
you around the turn, and ends the turn with you standing up. That is
it, the basic carved turn! Think of the down part, or initial phase
of a turn as using your knees to compress two strong springs that are
hooked to your knees and extend out to the front of your skis
(fig.1). The compressing action loads your skis with energy as you
push them against the snow. The secret here is to keep driving your
ankles forward and pointing your knees (in the turn direction)
throughout the entire turn. This will keep the front of your ski in
contact with the snow and up on edge, allowing you to stay in
control, avoiding the proverbial back seat. At the end of the turn
use the energy you have created to rebound up (to stand up) and
unload your skis.

With no pressure on your skis, it is easy to begin the next turn by
again driving your ankles forward and pointing your knees in the
direction of the new turn, all the while keeping the pressure on the
front of those skis. So, let us review; continuous pressure on the
ski throughout the turn and no pressure on the ski in-between turns.
Here is a tip for success:



Tip for Success: Always exaggerate this up and down motion when
practicing on an easy groomed slope. To do this, imagine you are
skiing under a bar. As you come out of the turn stand up and the bar
will be just above your head. When you go down into the next turn the
bar is now 10 inches shorter and you must duck under it by flexing
your ankles forward to bend your knees and reduce your overall
height. Do not bend forward at the waist and keep your knees pointing
in the direction you want to turn. Be sure to compress those
imaginary springs throughout the entire turn and do not let your rear-
end drop behind your heels. BE PATIENT

Thank's to the Weekend Warrior's Newsletter of May 2007