Edging
Questions we will discuss:

How does the sideways movement of the center of mass affect the skis?
In what different ways can we put the skis on edge?
How does the edging angle affect the ski’s grip on the snow, and how does it influence the size of the turn?
When you increase the edge angle, you are exposed to greater forces, G-force and the normal force increase in the turn. To handle this, you need to be in a position on the ski where you can resist the forces that arise (a basic position or a movement-prepared position).

We aim to find a position where you are ready for movement and strong enough to ski all day without your legs filling up with lactic acid.

We will also test skiing with a flat ski to create control and feel for the edge, and to adapt our skiing to different surfaces and snow conditions.

We will ski off-piste in untouched snow and on uneven terrain, working on getting the skis to float better on variable surfaces.

Here, we deepen our understanding of how edging affects the ski’s grip and turn radius. You will learn to optimize your position to resist the forces in the turns and to ski with a flat ski for better control. We will explore different terrain and snow conditions to adjust your technique, including off-piste skiing and how to adapt your skiing to changing conditions.

Surface
How do different surfaces affect the choice of skiing technique?

We go through the concept of moment of inertia and how you can use it to your advantage in skiing.

Choice of turn
Skidded turn – the ski is relatively flat
Steered turn – steering angle
Carved turn
Rotation
We don’t always ski with a pure carve, even if we might think so.

Sometimes we skid, sometimes we carve, and most often we do something in between. To regulate this, we rotate the skis, something most skiers do without thinking. Understanding how to rotate your skis can greatly help you progress as a skier.

How do I rotate my skis in a short turn, and how do I do it in a large carved turn?

Pole planting
We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pole planting in relation to force and momentum. When does good pole planting help our skiing, and when can it make it worse?

Gate training
Together, we will set up a giant slalom course and practice giant slalom technique.

Analysis
We analyze our own and others’ movement patterns and how they affect skiing. We now understand that all our movements influence how the ski interacts with the snow, which allows us to begin analyzing ourselves and others.

We discuss:
Where in the turn do I find it hardest to maintain control or grip?
Why do my thighs get tired?

We can start finding the answers to these questions by feeling how we stand on the skis. We will also make a simple movement description of a turn. Where is our center of mass in the different parts of the turn? Initiation / steering phase / completion.

We look at the tracks in the snow and use them to analyze how we are positioned on the skis in different parts of the turn.

Equipment
The ski boot is one of the most important parts of the equipment.

We will talk about and look at different types of boots (last shapes, liners) and what modifications can be made to the skis (shell stretching/grinding, lifters, custom insoles, etc.). This session will take place in our ski shop and is led by one of our knowledgeable bootfitters.

On the slopes, we will have various types of skis (piste, all-mountain, etc.) to test.

Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who enjoys skiing and likes to do it with others who share the same interest and want to develop as skiers.

The course lasts three days, with skiing from approximately 09:00–15:00 each day, and a theory session one evening in our ski shop (Åre Sportshop). 2026 year’s Step 2 course runs from Friday-Sunday, both January 23-25 and March 6-8.

Prerequisites
You have either completed Step 1 Modern Ski Technique, Step 1 SLAO Ski Instructor, or a similar course where you gained an understanding of how our movements affect the skis, with a focus on balance. (Not a requirement, but recommended, as this step focuses more on edging and rotation.)

You ski all runs with parallel turns, turn after turn, and you also ski off-piste in blue/red terrain.