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I'd probably incline more (meaning allow the torso to tip somewhat in, BUT NOT MORE THAN THE LEGS) at the top of the turn (because at that point there's no need or purpose for angulation, and add a bit of angulation (the leveling of the shoulders) at the end to prepare for the next turn, and possible misjudgement (leading to skid) of the edge angle relative to what's needed for this speed and this snow.

Or as Chris Geib says, it probably doesn't make that much difference.

That depends on other variables. That's a none equation either way.

I think the faster speed would be about whether I could hold the line with the edge, not penetrate too deeply, use the energy from the ski to accelerate, and choose a line that is fast (not to round!) Now whether I would angulate more or less to be able to do those things would depend a lot on speed going in, hard or soft snow, turn radius, and other stuff.

For example, if the turn radius were quite small on hard snow, and/or the turn duration were quite short, more angulation throughout would be the call. If the turn radius were bigger, and I'd have time to line up more of my body length against the ski going into the the fall line, and maybe the snow was not so hard, I can see angulating less at first. If in this same turn, I didn't have to bring it around the corner (across the hill) too far, but the next turn were some distance away, I could angulate less at the end as well. In any event, if I'm in a situation where I'm in danger of losing the edge, when I want it to hold, I would probably angulate more. I think this is typical of very hard snow, and less necessary in softer snow.

Some of this is conjecture, because it's mainly a matter of feel: Am I in balance? Am I getting the most juice out of the ski? Am I making extra or artificial movements? Is my body aligning well to work the ski optimally--max speed, minimum effort?

I'd love to hear Martin Bell's thoughts on this, because he speaks pretty eloquently and simply about angulation.

Meaning?

And now it's your turn.

That's the problem with needing too much precision and clarity in turns that are infinitely variable!

However, again, in most cases, I would recommend that most skiers just keep their shoulders more or less level--not tipped in, not tipped out, and they'll be very well balanced and adjustable in their angulation. (This is the clarity piece!)

NOW, it's your turn.

This is perfect. As is Bonni's answer!

And well distilled at that. I'm glad you agree with this, and explain it better than I did. Traditionally we always talked about lateral balancing functions of angulation while the edge was engaged. It is only recently that I've been so much aware of it as preparation for the possible loss of edging. I'm really aware of it on my new motorcycle. I've got a new 1200 GS, and on the slab, I seem to be able to countersteer and hang off to the inside really nicely--even tipping the bike less as I do so--and it works. But today I scared myself a bit during my first time out on dirt (I'm a crappy dirt rider!), but found myself very comfortable angulating for the same reason I'd do it in skiing. Seems like it's all about maintaining traction with the bike, and edge with the ski--except the penalty for error on the bike can be more severe (although I'm sure I'll learn how to skid it soon).

You've also clarified something for me that I wasn't getting with the big fat skis. Thanks.

Also, I knew this was a trick question!

And lastly, I have never read torque used this way. It's an interesting and great perception. Could you elaborate on that some more? (when you sober up from the party? )

oops. I forgot where we were! Sorry, Bonni. Kisses to you to.

Start a new one. I'll kill anyone who kidnaps it!

By the way, Bonni, the simple version here is that less experienced (at speed) and less athletic skiers should angulate most of the time, and that can be done with just keeping your torso upright and the plane across the top of your shoulders level. That will balance you in 95% of the situations you're in. Also, when you tip your torso to the inside, that will throw you off 95% of the time.