Page "Alpine skiing" Paragraph 15

Modern downhill technique is generally a combination of carving and skidding, varying the ratio between the two when rapid control over the turn or speed is required.

However, pure carving and pure stemming are used in certain circumstances.

Pure carving is a useful technique on slopes of moderate steepness and smooth snow-" groomer carving " is widespread and there are skis dedicated to this style.

Likewise, competitive mogul skiing remains an almost pure parallel Christie technique, although the turn initiation is aided by the moguls themselves.