Skiing Beginner Course - Kick Turn

A Kick Turn enables you to turn 180 degrees and change direction without moving downhill or uphill. In this section, learn how a Kick Turn is executed. We have an animation at the right that can guide you as you go through the steps.

	STEP 1: To start off, stand with your Skis parallel and keep them perpendicular to the Fall Line. Plant your Ski Poles uphill.
	STEP 2: Swing your lower Ski forward and up, resting the tail on the snow and close to the tip of the other Ski.
	STEP 3: Rotate the lower Ski 180 degrees, swinging the Ski back to the snow. Lean forward and slightly bend your knee. At this point, your Skis are facing opposite directions.
	STEP 4: Slightly shift your weight to the lower Ski. Lift your other Ski and position it right next to the lower Ski. You now have both Skis facing the same direction.

Rotating the Ski in the opposite direction can be uncomfortable for you. Try doing this maneuver on a flat area first or better yet, have someone assist you. Keep practicing and you will eventually get the hang of it.

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