What type of turner are you?

[Greg]

Do you like to make short snappy turns, medium sized turns, or huge sweeping arcs?

Personally, I prefer to ski somewhat slowly, making short snappy turns right along the edge of the trail. My style might be considered pretty sloppy by some GS purists who feel you need to be riding an edge at all times. I skid a lot and sometimes let subtle undulations in the terrain dictate when and where I turn. Probably not elegant to watch, but it's more fun for me to try to control my speed by turning often rather than screaming down some steep trail at break-neck speeds. I've been known to let them run from time to time (mostly when warming up or at the end of the day) as speed can be fun, but making as many short turns as possible is more my thing.

 

[Hawkshot99]

Depends on where I am and who I am with.

Early in the day on fresh groomers, I go ballz out long sweepers, at speed. At the end of the day as it gets skied off, I switch over to the small turns on the side of the trail, in the soft stuff pushed off.

 

[SkiDog]

Do you like to make short snappy turns, medium sized turns, or huge sweeping arcs?

Personally, I prefer to ski somewhat slowly, making short snappy turns right along the edge of the trail. My style might be considered pretty sloppy by some GS purists who feel you need to be riding an edge at all times. I skid a lot and sometimes let subtle undulations in the terrain dictate when and where I turn. Probably not elegant to watch, but it's more fun for me to try to control my speed by turning often rather than screaming down some steep trail at break-neck speeds. I've been known to let them run from time to time (mostly when warming up or at the end of the day) as speed can be fun, but making as many short turns as possible is more my thing.

Im with you man....this is EXACTLY how I ski...and you know what??? I could care less if it looks pretty....

M

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Do you like to make short snappy turns, medium sized turns, or huge sweeping arcs?

I use them all depending on mood and terrain. I do find that as I get older (not sure it that has anything to do with it) I'm opening up to wider turns more often then I use to. I do like to let them run. Early in the mornings, with nobody in front of me, on a steep, wide open trail like Wilderness or Mt. Run at WF, I like to see how few wide arching turns I can make to the bottom, while still being in control.

I like skiing in the woods and bumps best, so I still need the short ones.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Im with you man....this is EXACTLY how I ski...and you know what??? I could care less if it looks pretty....

M

When it comes to skiing I want to look good, I get mad at myself if I'm having an off day. When it comes to dressing, my wife would tell you its never pretty.:razz:

 

[ctenidae]

I tend to make wild, erratic turns that involve a lot of skidding across at least half the trail.
I figure it makes the groomer's job easier if I spread the snow out for them.

Seriously, though, it all depends on my mood, the trail, and how my legs are feeling. Some days it all clicks for short turns, others it's all about the arc. I had one day at Loon last year where every turn involved catching an edge. That was not a fun day.

 

[riverc0il]

I use them all depending on mood and terrain.

same here. the terrain, mood, and considitions dictate the style of the turn. i am capable of making a wide variety of turns depending on a variety of variables. no matter what type of turn i employ, control is always prioriety number one. the goal of every turn is precision and control. i enjoy making lots of turns and generally don't bomb trails any more despite my racing past. though every once in a while, i do enjoy cranking up the G's when the snow pack feels right and the trail is wide open. on natural snow, i always aim to maximize the number of turns i make per run when ever possible.

 

[AdironRider]

I like to rock long, fast, controlled carves. Emphasis on the fast. Im a speed junkie, what can I say.

 

[awf170]

The least amount of turns possible while still staying out of danger and in control.

 

[tirolerpeter]

Type of Turner?

The type of turn I make all depends upon the terrain, snow conditions, and my mood. While I prefer carving with nicely set edges while staying centered on my skiis, I will adjust to conditions as necessary. If there is nothing left on a trail except some powder on the edges, then I will go into my little "dance" to work the narrow powder line. Otherwise, my preference is to let the skiis run and try to make nice uniform, consistent arcs. I rarely try to limit my speed, but I do try to use a speed that maintains control and safety, especially if there are other skiers on the trail.

 

[ga2ski]

it all depends on terrain, traffic on the trails, conditions, and my mood. One thing for use is my heel will be free.

 

[skibum9995]

I love just ripping short, fast SL turns. I love speed and ski every run like it is a race.

 

[montageskier]

If im at my home mountain, usually no turns at all. But if im somewere new, or i need to make turns then they would be medium.

 

[dmc]

I turn - therefore I am...

 

[Marc]

The least amount of turns possible while staying in danger and out of control.

 

[kingslug]

Depends on a lot of things. I like speed so I usualy just rip down. But when conditions are icy and steep, just the opposite. In deep powder I like to build up enough speed to get on top and make arcs , following the fall line as much as possible. Sometimes when it's just too steep I start traversing, just can't make the turn sometimes. I'm not a good bump skier so I don't have it drilled into me to keep turning. But I am working on it.

 

[Greg]

I'm not a good bump skier so I don't have it drilled into me to keep turning. But I am working on it.

Keep at it slug. Just get those hands up and out and work those short snappy turns all the way down...

 

[NYDrew]

Just go with the flow.

 

[tirolerpeter]

Type of Turner?

Sometimes when it's just too steep I start traversing, just can't make the turn sometimes. I'm not a good bump skier so I don't have it drilled into me to keep turning. But I am working on it.

You have to consciously commit to turning on steeps, and keep your body forward no matter what your "instincts" are telling you. Lay your edges over, and they WILL bite, and you will turn. Then, without further contemplation, do it again and again!

 

[koreshot]

I like to go straight whenever possible since I am better at going straight than at turning. I use static obstacles and other skiers to slow me down.