Drill
Two arcs, one planned finish
HOW TO DO IT
Two arcs, one planned finish
separate momentum preservation from loss of speed control.
Preparation and setting
Required: AMTA-13, smooth edge changes on familiar snow, and the ability to stop intentionally in the chosen soft conditions. Use a short open section with known continuation. If the rider cannot control speed on that pitch, select a different area rather than relying on deeper snow to provide braking.
Exercise task
- identify two turning spaces and a final stop. Ride shallow connected arcs while keeping enough direction change to remain inside the corridor. Record whether the second transition is slower, similar or faster than the first.
Transfer and success check
preserve useful travel before a known runout. Success means completing the planned stop as well as avoiding a stall; both are required.
Regression
one arc and stop in shallower snow.
Progression
a third arc only after the speed trend is intentional.
Editorial status
Original SBSweet exercise draft; coaching review pending.
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editorial review notes
Terrain, traffic, visibility, fatigue and stopping outcome must be reassessed for the actual session. No certification-body approval is claimed; coaching review is pending.