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Edging Skills Skiing guide Basics Using lifts Skills Intermediates Pistecraft Parallel Short turns Carving Moguls Jumping Off piste Snowboarding Telemark X-Country Touring Skiing & kids Avalanche Competitive Edging By varying the angle between your skis' base and the snow, you alter the amount of friction on the skis' edges. In order to apply your edges, you must be able to roll your knees from side to side over your skis. To do this you must maintain a flexed stance at your ankles, knees and hips. The rolling movement actually originates in your hips as you rotate your femur, pushing your thigh inwards. Try it first standing on the flat.     Photo: Salomon Flat ski Slight edge Moderate edge Extreme edge Your edges are sensititve intruments. You should be able to control carefully the amount of edge you apply, from none at all, up to the maximum the snow will hold.   How to ski - the guide  Basics  Using lifts  Skills  Intermediates  Pistecraft  Parallel  Short turns  Carving  Skiing moguls  Jumping  Off-Piste  Snowboarding  Telemark  Cross country  Touring  Skiing & kids  Avalanche  Competitive     More links  How to ski  Skiing skills  Steering  Edging  Balance  Why skis turn  Motor memory  Visualisation

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