 This illustration, of a skier carving on the side of a slope, demonstrates his weight supported on the inside edge of the downhill ski while carving a turn. There is not as much weight on his uphill ski. For good balance, he also keeps his shoulders level, hands forward and knees bent with his hips low and in toward the hillside.
Tips for balancing on the downhill leg:
Think: Keep your inside leg light
Feel: As you turn, you should sense the outside half of your body travel more distance around a turn compared to your inside half.
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