Message #15342

[meput]

This thread was much more fun when it was all tongue in cheek  . Now it has turned serious and we are starting to discuss the pros and cons of pivot slips  .

I think we have all used sideslipping maneuvers as we ski - no matter what skiing technique we ascribe to. But to rotate the ski and side slip at the same time makes no sense. A side slip is an unstable position. As a side slip is performed, weight has to be distributed between both skis to maintain or more probably, reestablish balance. Adding rotational torque to perform a "pivot" side slip from an unstable position makes my artificial knee tremble in fear. Except for the rare hockey stop, thanks, but no thanks for this old body  .