Things You'll Need:
- A moderately sloping hill--not too flat and not too steep
- A smooth (preferably groomed) ski run without moguls
- A pair of skis, boots and poles
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Step 1
Begin by standing with your weight evenly distributed on both your skis. Using your ski poles to prevent you from sliding downhill, turn your ski tips downhill using a series of "pizza steps" until they are headed straight down the fall line. Most of your weight will be against the top of the ski poles with your arms fully extended.
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Step 2
Release your poles from the snow and allow your skis to move slowly downhill. Do not allow your skis to pick up too much speed.
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Step 3
With your arms held at the sides, slightly flatten your skis and slowly turn both feet uphill while your skis are still traveling in their original downhill path. The movement is a pivoting movement and should not cause turning.
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Step 4
Continue pivoting your skis and slowly roll your knees uphill. This will begin to reduce your speed as the edges scrape against the snow.
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Step 5
Continue rolling your knees into the hill as you complete your downhill skid, coming to a complete stop.







