HOW TO SKI IN ALL CONDITIONS | 5 Turn Types

Skiing never gets boring!
But sometimes you need some fresh motivation to help break free of old habits, try something new and keep things exciting.
If you are the type of skier who does the same turn type day after day, then this video is going to give you a few good ideas to challenge yourself on your next skiing trip.

Why is this topic important?
The mountains are always changing, and the ability to adapt your turn types to different terrain, weather and snow conditions will give you the confidence to ski efficiently no matter what challenges come your way. You'll be more motivated to ski new areas, explore different terrain, and in general, will be become a more rounded versatile skier.

We teamed up with NZSIA Demo team member Yusuke Inoue to run us through his 5 favorite turn types on a beautiful day up at Treble Cone in New Zealand. For each turn type, we made sure to highlight a common mistake and give a quick tip so that you have something to focus on next time you are trying it out.

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Skier: Yusuke Inoue
Location: Treble Cone, NZ
Music: MB01JT8Y76DBPYC

If you are motivated to learn more about one of these turn types specifically, then don't hesitate to subscribe to our channel, and check out some more of our 'How to ski' content:
- Carving turn tips:

- Short turn tips:

- Turning in challenging terrain tips:

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Timecodes
0:00 - Skiing introduction
0:21 - Why is it important to be a versatile skier
0:45 - Turn 1: Carving turns
1:37 - Turn 2: Short turns
2:31 - Turn 3: Mogul turns
3:26 - Turn 4: Stivot turn
4:26 - Turn 5: Powder turn
5:48 - Let us know your thoughts!

[CarvSki]

Did we miss your favourite type of turn type? Let us know ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

[後藤雅貴-fn]

I love this video also!! Yusuke is the one of the best skiers in Japan and he is the proud of all skiers in Japan.

[kuanjuliu]

The tips here complement well the more standard Carv videos elsewhere. Wonderful!

[puregsr]

I saw this video 2 to 3 years ago and didn't think much of it. And now that I've come a long way with Tom Gellie's Big Picture Skiing videos, I can truly say I can understand all of what he is talking about. Skiing is truly amazingly complicated, yet so simple.

[Lee]

Just for anyone watching these videos - if you really want to improve your skiing it's worth buying the carve unit. I've had one for a few years now and it's really helped me focus and improve my skiing. I'm not paid by carve or anything. Just a guy that loves skiing and pushing himself to his limits... And honestly carv is more helpful for that than any group development session or even private coaching. The only thing I found that gives the level of feedback and correction that carv provides on its own is when you use it in tandem with private coaching and show the coach the data after each run. If you're serious about your skiing and perfecting your technique then carv is more than worth the investment.

My only complaint is they don't have a Brian Blessed or James May voice on the app (just for when I'm having fun in free ski!).

[bigd]

One of the best summaries of the different types of turns -- well done!

[patrickchase]

Probably worth noting that there are 2 variations on what Yusuke calls a "stivot" (a notoriously ill-defined term from the world of racing). The variation he shows is a traditional one in which you steer the skis into the fall line and more or less keep them directed there, locking into a carve once your trajectory is close enough to where the skis are directed. That usually happens at or below the apex of the turn. In the other, newer variation you steer the skis more dramatically across your direction during initiation, but then counter-steer them back out and lock into the carve while still above the apex. The counter-steer in particular requires really precise balance - a lot of people fall back while skidding, and if you do that you will not be able to steer the skis back out and engage the shovel to carve through the apex.

If you watch video of elite (FIS/Europa/WC) GS or SG racers you will see them doing the second variation a lot, basically any time they need to control speed. They do it so quickly that the entire steer-skid-countersteer sequence looks like a single fluid motion, and it all happens simultaneously with building edge angle above the apex.

[kbkesq]

3:52 great tip here to learn the right feeling of carving is side slip and then tip the ski to get the grip. Super drill!

[jenparsnip]

Super helpful video! I really appreciate your extremely efficiently presented, useful tips. Thank you!

[NovaRedBaron]

Awesome video. Very good instruction from an accomplished skier. Thank you for posting.

[snowdays]

THANKS FOR THE TIPS...ALWAYS LEARNING!!

[rosbifsa]

There is nothing better than Powder
nothing more skilful than Bumps
nothing more exhilarating than long fast carving blasting!

[halmischn]

The new YT app design is incredible! Just testing the comments section haha

[matthewsylvestre]

Excellent Instructor - Skiing Japan would be awsome!

[charlesarcher]

Thanks so much for the wonderful ski tips

[gairnmclennan]

Thank you this is a really good video. Super examples of skiing shown. Well described by the presenter.

[NightSky]

Learned some things, particularly with handling the Moguls and Powder, Thanks!

[audas]

Paralleled brushed turns - essential for crud and variable conditions.

[Migueiii]

Question ? Am struggling with Powder . I own carv race Skiis . Should I get wider powder Skiis ? Or is it more issues with technique? Thank you

[TonyEarlsTrinityLawns]

Thank you, for your helpful and clear video tips.
Now I must go and practice these turn types.
Maybe one of these years I'll get to ski in Powder 😉