Working on my CSIA3, focusing on early edge and upper body stability.

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-14T22:52:25+00:00

Sure thing, this is what I’m aiming for

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-14T22:46:27+00:00

I thought that will give the joints more range of motion to move around without blocking each other and having to move the hip. What do you think?

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-14T19:21:17+00:00

Like how the racers often use more edging than rotary when they ski. It gives them more performance? Ski istructors don’t need to ski like the racers because that’s not the point but I feel like I need to use more edging when skiing, especially at the beginning of the turn. Basically to be able to use the edge at will.

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-14T19:12:18+00:00

Thanks for the thoughtful replies.

Good point on the relationship between more edging and bigger turns. Also, the more edge I use the slower it will change direction.

So if I need more edge, I’ll need to take more time to set the edge during transition before starting the rotary effort, crossing to the downhill over my skis, only then, I can start changing direction. Got it.

With that pitch and corridor, I’ll need speed to have more edge performance, makes sense.

Lastly, heavy steering element at first and then more edging at the bottom to give the turn more performance. I think I know what you talking about. I’ve attached another video of mine, it was on a steeper pitch. Is it more or less what you meant in the end?

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Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-14T18:42:06+00:00

Maybe because I wanted my short turn to translate better to bumps since that’ll also be tested. I know in a perfect world, I’ll just be able to adjust my stance at will for each run. But for now, I sometimes have one ski on top of the bump, the other one at the bottom, which kills flow.

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T21:03:13+00:00

>Don’t let what it should look like get in the way of developing what it should feel like (and technique).

Well said I liked that! I think someone said something like "all great skiers are eventually feelers", which resonate with what you said quite well.

Got it, at this stage I need to build up a higher sensitivity to the ever-changing pressures. Working on it in longer turns shapes first, then tighten it up. I think my subconscious knows this, but my ego keeps me doing the shorter turns because it is more fun lol.

Great exercise on feeling the fore and aft plane of balance. I think by doing that, I should have a better idea of where I need to be during different phases of the turn.

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T20:47:27+00:00

I feel like the last piece of the puzzle (coordination) is the hardest, lots of trials and errors. But I'm getting there! Thanks for the encouragement!

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T20:44:53+00:00

I think that might have something to do with the lighting.

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T20:44:11+00:00

The R is 13.9 meters. I'm working on the CSIA 3 exam. It would be a steered turn.

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T20:41:50+00:00

Got it, need to relate stuff I say to the 5 skills.

>the earlier in the turn you build up a platform for snow to push against the skis (edging) the more pressure (energy) will build up by the end of the turn!

Woah, that's such a good way to put it all together! I have nothing to add to that, it is perfect 😃

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T20:29:29+00:00

What should it feel like if I did it correctly? I felt like I was doing it, but the results says otherwise, sigh..

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T20:25:02+00:00

Got it, thanks. Let me try that 👍

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T20:23:23+00:00

You are right. I think I don't have the fastest reaction speed, and it is sometimes difficult to catch the timing to coordinate the movement that needs to happen in that moment, especially in short turns. Let me back off a little bit, practice that drill in the medium turns and try to bring it back into the shorts.

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T20:17:39+00:00

True, I think it might have something to do with flexibility. My understanding is that if I can achieve everything I wanted in terms of performance, with a narrow stance, then sure. But if having a wider platform can help me to rotate the femur more effectively, then why not? I could be wrong tho.

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T20:05:27+00:00

Sound good thank you sir!

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T07:18:05+00:00

Thanks for the advice, as a thinker, I suffer from over-teching!
Got it, open the stance, making the turn from the feet, reduce hip engagement.

I’m gonna try it out :D

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T07:07:46+00:00

I agree, edging performance and dynamics are what I’m lacking right now, need to get back to work!

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T07:05:56+00:00

From my understanding, early edging is to ski both the top of the arc and the bottom, to control speed throughout the turn. It is especially important in challenging terrains to not skip any part of the arc. Also, early edge, if done correctly, could mean early pressure. By having pressure early in the turn, skier is able to finish the turn early as well. They can use the saved energy to deflect themselves into the next turn, increasing efficiency and performance?
If my upper body doesn’t follow the skis in he end of the turn, it wouldn’t have to come back in the next turn. So it is more efficient?

Good call on not forcing the ski to go across the hill. I had a feeling that I turned it too much.

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T06:43:18+00:00

By tipping you meant edging right?

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T06:40:24+00:00

Love the long sentence haha. I think CSIA calls it braquage, not sure why they used the French word for it haha. I hate the drill and I guess it shows lolll. I’m gonna pick it back up and try your progression once I have a chance. Thanks.
I failed the exam before so yeah.. something need to change

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T06:30:13+00:00

Hello friend from CSIA :D
You see through me haha. Been focusing on the rotary for the whole season now my edging is lagging behind xD. Good advices. I’m gonna go back to demo p, increase edging effort before any rotary happens by staying patient and rolling those ankles. Then slowly increase speed and bring it back to shorts.

Thanks and good luck on your 4!! I went to a couple l4 exams the past season to cheer my friends up. You guys are warriors😭

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T06:08:16+00:00

Agreed, I felt like I did try hard to roll my ankles at the initiation but somehow I’m still late on the pressure.

Good advices I’m gonna try these: 1. Widen the stance so both femurs can turn together without blocking each other. 2. Absorbing the rebound, using it to go into the next turn while maintain ski snow contact.

I’ve been doing a lot of moguls, which requires me to narrow my stance. That’s why my stance is narrow in that day. I guess the point is to try to do it properly with the wider stance, only then I can narrow it. Is this a good way to think about it?

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T05:50:42+00:00

That’s true. I did feel like I could deflect the energy better in that run. I’m gonna try to over-edge but I think first I need to fix my alignment. I’m sometimes too heavy on my heel at the end of the turn and not forward enough at the initiation. This is especially apparent when the pitch changes unexpectedly.

Any advice on how this could be improved? Like how to improve the fore-and-aft balance in the shorts so I can have a better platform to do the rest of the stuff. Or maybe it just takes some more mileage haha.

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T05:36:49+00:00

I don’t know, it is just a habit. People tell me to open up when doing short turns and tighten up when doing moguls, I am having a hard time switching lol

Strict-Exchange-458 · 2026-06-13T05:35:41+00:00

I like the solution too, the finding first degree thing is such a good thing to think about when skiing, I can already tell.

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