Ski Tips - Short turns, Balance & Edging Skis Effectively This will help you understand edging and how to apply it, control your speed and advance your skiing. Mastering this skill will give you more control over your carving and general skiing. Find an intermediate slope, something not intimidating to you but steep enough to side slip down. Point your skis 90 degrees across the mountain, roll your knees slightly down the hill to make you start sliding, then roll your knees in the opposite direc