Skiing the steepest slopes on telemark skis offers both a challenge and a reward. Although mastering them is difficult, telemark skis offer a stable platform which helps with quick turns on steep terrain.
Instructions
1) Locate a short, steep pitch with a wide-open runout. This is the best sort of place to practice steep turns.
2) Face your hips down the hill at all times.
3) Help your upper body face downhill by leaning downhill at the hips and planting your poles far in front of your body.
4) Perform jump turns on the steep sections (see "How to Telemark Jump Turn" under Related eHows). Jump turns on telemark skis allow for a very quick turn and are ideal on short, narrow steeps.
5) Start facing across the hill.
6) Push down with both skis.
7) Spring upwards into the air with both feet.
8) Rotate 180 degrees in the air; switch lead feet; land.
9) Gain speed by landing with your skis facing slightly downhill. Decrease your speed by landing with your skis perpendicular to the hill.
Tips & Warnings
Regular telemark turns, instead of jump turns, can be used on steep slopes, but be prepared to be traveling at a high velocity.
Telemark skiing is a physically demanding sport that could result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.
Instructions
1) Locate a short, steep pitch with a wide-open runout. This is the best sort of place to practice steep turns.
2) Face your hips down the hill at all times.
3) Help your upper body face downhill by leaning downhill at the hips and planting your poles far in front of your body.
4) Perform jump turns on the steep sections (see "How to Telemark Jump Turn" under Related eHows). Jump turns on telemark skis allow for a very quick turn and are ideal on short, narrow steeps.
5) Start facing across the hill.
6) Push down with both skis.
7) Spring upwards into the air with both feet.
8) Rotate 180 degrees in the air; switch lead feet; land.
9) Gain speed by landing with your skis facing slightly downhill. Decrease your speed by landing with your skis perpendicular to the hill.
Tips & Warnings
Regular telemark turns, instead of jump turns, can be used on steep slopes, but be prepared to be traveling at a high velocity.
Telemark skiing is a physically demanding sport that could result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.
