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Blades - into and out of fakie
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

I can get into fakie but then cant get out of fakie without stopping

Any recommendations or just keep tumbling till I get it - dunno if it is foot postition or not leaning backwards downhill enough
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

You need to ensure that you have weight centred, if turning clockwise edge both left blades slightly & smoothly turn whole body round 180 degrees, keeping feet same distance apart. I think the knack is keeping blades together & equally pressured/edged. Have fun Toofy Grin
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

I was sitting on my chair in the office and thinking about that - brought funny looks from a colleague - who said what the fk are you doing now as I dissolved into giggles - eh trying to work out if I am turning clockwise or not .....

Like I said I can get into it not out of it........this ought to have my son in fits of laughter tomorrow.
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from http://www.skiboards.com/reference/threetechniques.html

There is nothing more alien to most skiers than skiing backward, which is exactly why it's so much fun. The easiest forward-to-backward transition is to turn uphill until you completely change directions, slow to a halt and start sliding in reverse. However, to maintain forward speed, you need to learn the sliding turn. This turn is driven primarily from the hips: By twisting them in the direction you want to turn, they'll steer your skis smoothly and swiftely. Do not focus on twisting your feet: you will be more likely to catch an edge. As your body begins to rotate, try to keep your head motionless and facing downhill. When you've turned 180 degrees, your shoulders will be perpendicular with the fall line and your head turned uphill. With your knees bent, use a scissors stance (skis staggered with one foot ahead of the other) for greater stability. To turn, while in reverse, concentrate on pressuring the downhill skis: the uphill one will follow. Again, using your hips to steer the turn back to forward position will guarantee smooth execution.
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 Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.

The good thing about my trip to chamonix today is due to the nature of the slopes I had plenty of time to practice - and yes these recommendations work Smile
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