MA Ideal L2 Skiing IDP Flashcards
These will be the Technical Understanding tasks
Wedge Christie Ski Performance
-At initiation, edges of parallel
skis release (flatten) and open to
a small wedge
-Both tips steer down the hill at
the initiation as the wedge is
created
-The outside ski turns faster in
the initiation as the wedge is
created
-From fall line, the inside ski
turns faster and until it matches
the outside ski to create a
christie turn
-Skis bend from center
Basic Parallel Ski Performance
-Skis maintain a parallel
relationship the same distance
apart
-Skis tip and turn at same time
and rate
-Both skis tip similar amount
throughout turn
-Skis bend from center
Integrated Fundamental Activities Performance (Wedge, Christie and Basic Parallel)
Should:
Medium Radius
Consistent turn sizes and shapes
Symmetrical above and below the fall line
Maintain consistent speed
Integrated Fundamental Activities Common Threads (Wedge, Christie and Basic Parallel)
(FF-FA-3R-FF)
-Both skis stay on the snow
-Ankles work in unison to create matching forward angles
-Skis are simultaneously guided to begin the turn
-A countered relationship is maintained through the transition between turns.
-Torso stability supports lower body mobility and movement.
-The legs flex and extend independently of each other to move the Center of Mass from turn to turn
Wedge Christie Body Performance
(FF-R-FF)
-Allow turn forces to transfer
more weight to the outside ski
through the shaping phase
-Steer lighter inside ski to match
the outside ski and create a
christie turn
-The Center of Mass is in
between the feet like a wedge
turn for the wedge portion of the
turn. The Center of Mass moves
farther to the inside of the turn
during the shaping phase like a
parallel turn to promote the
christie portion of the turn. (see Basic Parallel)
Basic Parallel Body Performance
(E - FF)
-Tipping movements and
angulation start with the legs
and are at the same rate and
time
-Center of Mass crosses from
the inside one turn to the next in
the transition
Parallel Skiing on Groomed Ski Performance
-Parallel skis leave round,
brushed tracks of consistent
width
-Skis tip and turn at same time
and rate in most turns
-Width of skis stays consistent
-Both skis steer towards the fall
line at the same rate and time in
most turns
Dynamic Short Radius Ski Performance
-Parallel skis turn in a short
radius leaving round, carved,
carved in phases, or narrow
brushed tracks
-Skis change edges
simultaneously at initiation
-Skis travel forward through
the arc of the turn
-Skis edge and bend most in
shaping phase
-Both skis tip similar amount
throughout turn
Skiing Variable Terrain Ski Performance
-Parallel Skis make different
sized, linked turns that flow
smoothly over varied terrain
-Skis steer through turn, or may
be carved in phases
-Skis bend from center in
majority of turns
-Skis edge simultaneously
commensurate with terrain
-Skis maintain contact with
the snow when appropriate
Skiing Bumps Ski Performance
-Skis turn in short-radius turns
over, against, and around
bumps, close to the
fall line
-Skis turn at same time and rate
in as round a line as possible
-Skis maintain contact with the
snow
-Skis bend from center as much
as possible, but will vary with
ski/snow contact in abrupt
terrain
-Skis edge/flatten at same times
although edge angles may vary
due to terrain
Lane Change Ski Performance
-Skis scribe a series of 3 short
radius turns, then travel across
the hill and scribe 3 short turns
in a new lane. Repeat
-Skis scribe short radius turns in
the fall line
-Turns are round and linked with
smooth transition to new lane
-Skis steer through turns, or
carve through phases of turns
Parallel Skiing on Groomed Body Performance
(R-FA-FF)
-Turning comes from the legs
and not the upper body
-Flex/extend joints and adjust
fore/aft to stay in balance
-Direct more pressure towards
the outside ski
Dynamic Short Radius Body Performance
(FF-2R-FA)
-Transfer weight early, engage
edges, and direct pressure
towards the new outside ski
-Orient the upper body down the
hill
-Rotate legs under stable upper
body
-Subtle fore/aft adjustments
maintain balance
Skiing Variable Terrain Body Movements
(M-FA-R-R/E-M)
-Vary turn size and flex (absorb)
and extend to promote ski/snow
contact over uneven terrain
-Adjust fore/aft stance to
maintain balance
-Turning movements are
progressive, appropriate to the
terrain
-Rotate legs and edge skis from
the lower body, separate from
and under a stable upper body
-Skis maintain contact with snow
unless deliberate jump
Skiing Bumps Body Performance
(R-E-R-2M)
-Turn feet/legs simultaneously
-Engage edges to shape turns to
match terrain
-Use pole plant to stabilize and
keep upper body facing downhill,
enabling leg rotation
-Maintain relatively level upper
body as legs/spine flex to absorb
terrain and extend to maintain
ski/snow contact
-Skis maintain contact with the
snow
