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Steeps Technique   Pole Plants Click on the dropdown Carving - Knees Carving - Hips Steeps - Projection Steeps - Poles Moguls - Absorption Moguls - Arms Freeride - Shoulders Freeride - Powder The DVD/Video Technique Home   On the steeps you usually need all the extra help you can get!   Positive Pole Plants One of the most common problems I see with skiers on the steeps is a lack of use of the ski poles and effective pole planting. Making a positive pole plant when skiing steeps will momentarily anchor you and help you control your speed. It will also help you initiate the next turn more easily because your body feels lighter as you pole plant and is therefore easier to maneuver.   Learn how to do the Steeps with Warren   As you make the turn allow the pole plant to connect positively into the snow and at this point project your hips and shoulders forwards and down the hill. You project by pushing up from the balls of your feet. At this point the skis will become very light and much easier to maneuver on the steeper terrain. Steer the skis as need be for the gradient of terrain.   Get Quicktime   The New Academy DVD/ VIDEO The new Academy DVD/ VIDEO is recommended by: Mail on Sunday, Ski Club of Great Britain, Fall Line Magazine, Daily Mail Ski + Snowboard Magazine, Good Ski Guide, Esquire Magazine, Men's Health, Independent on Sunday. If you would like to contact Warren about his Academy courses, the DVD or questions on skiing technique please email warrensmith@snowsportsynergy.com.   Click here to find out more about the DVD/video and how to buy it   More Technique Clips Carving  Arm Posture  Controlling Body Rotation  Dynamic Crossovers  One Legged Skiing     Moguls  Finding a Line  Rythym  Speed Control   Steeps  Holding the Edge  Tail Release  Thigh High     Freeride  Wind Affected Snow  Taking Air  Pole Walking

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