Editing Alpine skiing (section)

===Carving===
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Carving is based on the shape of the ski itself; when the ski is rolled onto its edge, the shape cut into its side (also known as a sidecut) causes it to bend into an arc. The contact between the arc of the ski edges and the snow naturally causes the ski to tend to move along that arc, changing the skiers direction of motion.

====Checking====

This is an advanced form of speed control by increasing the pressure on one inside edge (for example the right ski),  then releasing the pressure and shifting immediately to increasing the other inside edge (the left ski).  Then repeat if necessary.  Each increased pressure slows the speed.  Alternating right and left allows the skis to remain parallel and point ahead without turning.  The increase and release sequence results in the up and down motions of the upper body.  Some skiers go down the top of moguls and control the speed by checking at the tops.  This is how they can practically go straight down the fall line without gaining speed.{{Cn|date=January 2025}}