The dynamic short turn on a steep trail or perhaps in untracked powder is for most skiers, the very essence of skiing. An excellent skier dancing down the mountain in rhythmic, short turns makes a very pretty sight. If you master the fundamentals, skiing short turns need not to be a distant dream. Have a go at it and chances are you will soon be skiing like an expert.

Short turns are dynamic and fast. You have to force the turn and "push" the skis, to a large extent, make the turn for you. You cannot become an expert without practice and the short turn is no exception. The following exercises will lead you towards the complete short turn and we recommend that you follow them step-by-step.