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Inclination and Angulation
Inclination refers to the line of lateral balance between the BOS and
COM. This degree of lean counteracts the forces of the turn. The
degree of inclination changes within each turn in response to speed,
turning forces and intended path of travel. Too much lean and the
skier stands on the inside ski or falls over, and not enough makes it
impossible to maintain the arc of the turn.
Angulation is the bending of body segments as the skier inclines.
Controlled by the use of ankles, knees and hips, it keeps the skier in balance
against the edges and lets the skier produce edge angles that are
greater than what can be achieved with inclination alone.
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