Introduction
Flow is carrying turn energy forward without gaps. It comes from anticipation (two turns ahead), a breathing-driven rhythm, and clean load timing through transition.
Essence / steps
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See two turns ahead
Pick finish targets for this and the next turn. Let gaze and shoulders guide calmly—no rotation.
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Breath as metronome
Inhale at entry, exhale through finish. Breathing stabilizes cadence and smooths transition.
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Load wave
Build pressure after the fall line, crest it, then release cleanly. Elastic joints—no pop.
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Early edge preparation
Move mass over the new outside while skis still run flat. Keep continuity—avoid dead zones.
Typical mistakes
- Late planning—eyes on ski tips, choppy cadence.
- Explosive release (“pop”) breaking snow contact.
- Poor breath-rhythm → stiffness and long transitions.
- Late move to the new outside ski.
Questions
How do I feel the load wave?
Count 1–2–3 in each turn: 1 build, 2 crest, 3 quiet release. If you bounce—release is too abrupt.
What if I lose rhythm?
Reset with one longer-finish control turn, re-sync breathing, and re-establish the two-turn look-ahead.
Instructor’s tip
“Let skis do the work—your job is the wave: see, breathe, transfer, prepare.”
Conclusion
When vision, breathing and timing align, turns link themselves. Practice on moderate pitch before full speed.