Often, speed control problems on groomed runs, or in moguls or powder, are a result of skiers not finishing their turns. It is actually a very simple problem - if you do not turn your skis across the fall line (so they are perpendicular, or more - e.g. ski tips equal or higher than perpendicular) - then you will likely gain speed with each and every turn. On average, if you don’t finish your turns, you could potentially gain 1% - 3% in speed on every turn. Under that premise, 5 turns down the hill you could be skiing 15% faster.

This ever increasing speed will ultimately lead to skier anxiety, and often to abrupt upper body movements in an attempt to slow down. The problem is magnified if you are skiing mogul and powder terrain. So, make sure you finish your turns.

To your success in becoming a better mogul and powder skier.

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