<\/span><\/h2>Therefore, the first step is to learn how to stay on skis when standing on a slope. Posture is based on two aspects: a correct body angle and a correct ski edge<\/strong>. As you may be a beginner, we will tell you that it is called edging when you stick the edges of your skis into the snow.
<\/p>To achieve the latter, you must position them perpendicular to the incline of the slope. And, in order not to fall, you must push your hips towards the top of the mountain while leaning your upper trunk downwards. This is the best way to get the edges to stick to the snow.
The first few times you do it, you will feel a little scared, as you see that you are leaning towards the slope. However, this position is the least dangerous, as it allows you to edge the skis, which act as a brake. In fact, once you gain experience in this sport, you will adopt this position naturally and involuntarily.<\/p>
<\/span>What is the correct position on skis?<\/span><\/h2>The right position is with your knees slightly bent and leaning forward a little. Also, your head should be facing forward and your skis should be slightly apart, about the width of your hips. Finally, the skis themselves should be flat on the snow. It won't be easy the first few times you try it, but the sooner you get used to it, the better. Otherwise, you'll get used to having your knees too close together and your skis too crooked.<\/p>
But the key to getting the correct position on skis is on the hip<\/strong>. Depending on how you position it, you can make better use of your legs. Until recently, it was recommended to lean backwards, but this has proved to be wrong. In this way, the centre of gravity falls behind the feet and the hip itself acts as a kind of ballast. The ideal hip position is slightly backwards, but in such a way that your centre of gravity is just above your feet. This distributes the weight better and makes skiing easier.<\/p>In fact, it is recommended to practise this posture dry in order to adapt well to it. If you succeed, your learning will be easier and you will not adopt bad habits at the beginning that will be more difficult to rectify later on.<\/p>