Jump turn

A jump turn is a skiing technique used in steep, narrow areas - such as a couloir - that do not permit a full parallel or carving turn. Jump turns involve pole planting followed by a quick hop that reverses the skiers' direction.[1]

Skiing techniques
Carved turn Jump turn Parallel turn Pivot turn Snowplough turn Stem Christie Telemark turn

References

Smith, Warren (9 March 2015). "Ski technique: mastering jump turns". The Daily Telegraph (London). Retrieved 6 July 2015.

Skiing and snowboarding

Competitive	Cross-country skiing Paralympic Ski jumping Ski flying Nordic combined
Endurance	Ski marathon Ski orienteering Ski touring
Recreational	Cross-country skiing Backcountry skiing Roller skiing Skijoring

Olympic disciplines	Slalom Giant slalom Super-G Downhill Combined
Other disciplines	Extreme skiing Glade skiing Heliskiing Para-alpine skiing Speed skiing

Other skiing

Freestyle skiing

Technique / learning

Equipment

Resort amenities

Ski lifts	Aerial tramway Chairlift detachable Funicular Funifor Funitel Gondola lift bicable tricable Hybrid lift Surface lift

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