180° Jump Turns

Why it matters for skiing

Freeride is full of fast rotation you have to control, spinning a 180 off a feature, whipping your skis around in tight terrain, or resetting your direction in a hurry. Jump turns train that explosive rotational pop and, just as important, sticking the landing and firing straight back the other way. It's quick rotational power you can produce again and again without losing your balance.

How to do it

1. 1+Stand with feet shoulder width, athletic stance
2. 2+Jump and rotate 180 degrees, landing soft and balanced
3. 3+Immediately jump and rotate 180 back the other way
4. 4+Keep your landings controlled, no stumbling between reps
5. 5+Max consecutive jump turns