Skiing backwards help?

Question

Ok so i can ski backwards alright and i'm getting better, but when i'm going backwards and i try to switch back to forward my ski's end up doing a pizza. So my problem is mainly switching back forward, anyone have any tips or know what i'm doing wrong? -Thanks :)

Answer 1

when you go to switch back to normal, all your weight is essentially going to be on your turning leg (usually your right leg).  You are basiclaly making a step with that leg.  Disengage the other leg (left leg) by slightly lifting it up to get your weight off of it.

Answer 2

This sounds like one ski edge is still engaged in the snow and you need to move that knee to a neutral position.  Try the maneuver in the other direction a few time and check if you are also in a wedge position from the side.  Good turns.  Jim.

Answer 3

ya basicaly you just need to put more wieght over diffrent parts of your skis for backword to forward you need lean forward putting weight on the tips of your skiis and spin around and you should be fine you may have to expirenent alitle but youll figure it out

Answer 4

Kind of lean back, plant a pivot pole, and spin. Kind of hop, but don't come off the ground. You just need to shift your weight.

It's hard to explain, but it's really easy to do. Just practice. Eventually you won't have to plant a pole.