Speed Control
You'll stop white-knuckling down slopes and start choosing exactly how fast you go on any gradient.
Managing your velocity deliberately using turn shape, edge angle, and slope selection — not just relying on stops to avoid going too fast.
Watch & Learn
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Key Moments
Rounder, more across-the-hill turns = slower speed without stopping
More edge angle digs in harder and scrubs more speed per turn
Find the width of turn that keeps you at your comfortable speed
Steeper slopes need rounder turns — adjust before you need to, not after
What It Should Feel Like
- ✓Each turn has a natural braking phase as you cross the fall line — lean into it
- ✓Rushing turns releases speed, completing them manages it
- ✓Comfortable speed feels like you're in charge — not hanging on
Common Mistakes & Fixes
Using the wedge as the only speed control
Let turn shape do the work — round C-turns are more efficient than pizza braking
Rushing onto the next turn before finishing the current one
Follow the arc all the way across the hill before initiating the next
Picking lines that are too steep for current skills
Look one level easier and master it — green to blue is a big jump
Practice Drills
Constant-speed run: pick a speed target and use only turn shape to maintain it all the way down — no stopping allowed
Wide vs narrow turns: run the same slope with huge C-turns, then tighter turns — feel the direct relationship between shape and speed
Count the seconds: time how long each turn takes — longer turns = lower speed, practice making each arc last 3+ seconds