Balance
Stance and balance
A balanced stance lets the skier manage pressure without fighting the skis. In video, look for a body that can move with the turn rather than falling inside, sitting back, or bracing against the outside ski. Balance changes constantly, so one frozen frame rarely tells the full story.
Hands forward and Stance width make repeated balance cues measurable. Head-tracked replay helps because the skier stays in the same part of the screen. That makes it easier to compare how the hips, shoulders, knees, and skis relate through the transition, the fall line, and the finish of the turn.
Edging & steering
Edging and steering
Edging is how the skis grip and shape the arc. Steering is how the legs guide ski direction. Strong skiing blends both. Video can reveal whether the edge change starts smoothly, whether the skis twist abruptly, and whether both legs participate in the turn.
Poser adds Angulation and Edging Similarity measurements under Edging, and Turn rhythm under Steering. Skeleton overlays make leg timing easier to see. If one knee moves late, if the upper body rotates first, or if the inside ski drifts away, the overlay gives you a cleaner visual reference.
Pressure
Pressure and turn shape
Pressure should usually build and release with intention. A skier who gets all pressure at the end of the turn may look rushed into the next transition. A skier who never builds pressure may skid without a clear platform. The shape of the tracks and the rhythm of the body both matter.
Estimated G-force in the Pressure element helps connect loading to the movement in the replay. You can pause where pressure appears strongest, compare left and right turns, and see if the torso, hips, and legs are working together or solving separate problems.
Your next run
How to make feedback useful
Pick one theme per clip. A focused review of balance or edging is more useful than a long list of possible issues. If you use Poser with a coach, bring the replay and ask for one priority drill tied to what the video shows.
For self-coaching, keep notes simple: what you saw, what you will try, and what the next clip should confirm. That turns video analysis into a practice loop instead of a one-off diagnosis.
