Things You'll Need:
- Skis that have been properly fitted to your weight, height and skiing ability
- A pair of ski poles
- A flat or moderately sloped ski run
- Lots of patience
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Step 1
Stand with your weight evenly distributed between your 2 feet while standing on your skis.
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Step 2
With your ski poles attached to your wrists with the straps, extend your arms out to the sides of your body. Move the uphill arm slightly ahead of your body and push the ski tip into the snow. Move your downhill arm slightly behind your body and push the ski tip into the snow.
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Step 3
Swing your downhill ski up and forward of your body, allowing the tail of the ski to rest in the snow. Your downhill leg should be completely extended and the majority of your weight should be on your uphill leg.
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Step 4
Allow your downhill ski to pivot on its tail as you lower it slowly to the snow until it is facing the opposite direction of the uphill ski. You should now have the uphill ski pointing forward and the downhill ski pointing backward.
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Step 5
Slowly transfer your weight from your uphill ski to your downhill ski, keeping your knees bent. As you apply weight to your downhill ski, lift the uphill ski and swing it around until it is parallel with the new uphill ski. Stand up and release your ski pole tips from the snow.
