Fundamentalism
According to PSIA, the Five Fundamentals of alpine skiing are:
1. Fore–Aft Pressure
Mass moves over base
Directs pressure fore and aft
Along the ski length
2. Ski-to-ski / Outside Ski
Pressure foot to foot
Directed to outside ski
Arcing tip to tail
3. Edging
Edge angles controlled
Incline and angulate more
Tip from lower leg
4. Rotation
Skis rotate with legs
Separate from upper body
Steering with the feet
5. Pressure Magnitude
Regulate pressure
Ski to snow interaction
Flexion, extension