Why does a ski turn? Most skiers quickly acquire the knack of turning by letting their skis
skid across the snow. It feels very natural. The reason is that the ski
has been designed with this in mind.
Your skis' tips are wider than their tails. As a result, when they are
put onto their edges and skidded across the snow, there is more friction
at the tips than at the tails. They therefore tend to turn.
The radius of this turn can be controlled either by steering
with the feet and legs, which physically twists the ski, or by moving
your weight forwards or back. The further forward, the more friction
on the tips of your skis as they skid, and the faster they turn . Try
it.
Carving Skis
Why does a carving ski turn? In a carved turn, your
ski is bent into reverse camber.
The radius of the edge exactly matches that of the turn and the ski does
not skid at all.
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