Core Skier Development (Turning Phases)

Demonstrate all turning phases of Core Skier Development on terrain appropriate to clients at that level and without feedback from the trainer.
(See more detailed breakdown of tasks in Level 2)

Demonstrate the ability to ski from one turning phase to the next in the same run showing a gradual progression by changing the blend of the fundamentals (eg plough turns to plough parallel or plough parallel to
basic parallel).

Piste Performance (Red piste)

Perform flowing turns cleanly carved trhoughout the arc (unless the task is vaired - ie a shorter radius turn in which case the trun should still be "grippy" but may not be cleanly carved throughout the arc.

Influence the shape of the turn (tightening the arc while still carving).

Perform flowing short radius turns within a corridor of no more than 2.5m wide varying the speed and radius.

Maintain effective posture, balance and flow throughout.

Bumps less than 25 degrees

Perform a fall line descent (unless the task is varied - ie half way down with the fall line.)

Ability to maintain a minimum speed (demonstrate the ability to vary speed)

Maintain effective posture and balance throughout.

Variable conditions (off piste) up to 25 degrees

Perform in a variety of conditions (eg powder, heavy snow and ice).

Rounded flowing turns of varying radii.

Demonstrate a high degree of ski performace (curved not skidded).

Maintain effective posture and balance throughout.

Steeps 25 Degrees or greater - on or off-piste

Rounded continuous linked turns of varying radii.

Demonstrate the ability to use the ski's performance (more curved than skidded).

Maintain effective posture, balance and flow throughout.