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    Magic Carpet

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    --- title: Magic Carpet skill: ride the magic carpet on and off skill: use a magic carpet to get up the slope tags: [fundamentals] tags: - fundamentals image: magic-carpet.mp4 prerequisite: - putting-on-and-taking-off-skis - basic-stance-and-poles - moving-on-the-flat ---
    A magic carpet is a moving conveyor belt that takes you up gentle slopes. You'll find them in beginner areas, making it easy to get back up the hill without needing to use your poles or more complex lifts.
    ## How to do it
    1. **Getting on** As you approach the carpet, take your pole straps off and hold both poles in one hand. Take small, shuffling steps onto the moving belt, keeping your skis parallel and pointing straight up the slope.
    2. **The ride** Once you're fully on the carpet, keep your skis straight and parallel. Stand still, stay balanced, and enjoy the ride up the hill.
    3. **Getting off** As you reach the top, lean slightly forward with your knees flexed. The carpet will gently push you off. Once you're clear, move out of the way quickly so others can exit behind you.
    ## Common mistakes
    - **Not keeping skis straight**: If your skis turn sideways on the carpet, you might fall or get tangled. Keep them pointing straight up the slope at all times. - **Lingering at the top**: Don't stop right at the exit point. Move to the side immediately to avoid collisions with people coming off the carpet behind you.
    Watch more here:
    https://youtu.be/4DmjyH__hFk

    Magic Carpet

    fundamentals

    Source: Ski with Emily · How to take the magic carpet on skis

    Skill:
    ride the magic carpet on and off use a magic carpet to get up the slope
    Prerequisites:
    Putting On and Taking Off Skis Basic Skiing Stance Moving on the Flat

    A magic carpet is a moving conveyor belt that takes you up gentle slopes. You'll find them in beginner areas, making it easy to get back up the hill without needing to use your poles or more complex lifts.

    How to do it

    1. Getting on As you approach the carpet, take your pole straps off and hold both poles in one hand. Take small, shuffling steps onto the moving belt, keeping your skis parallel and pointing straight up the slope.

    2. The ride Once you're fully on the carpet, keep your skis straight and parallel. Stand still, stay balanced, and enjoy the ride up the hill.

    3. Getting off As you reach the top, lean slightly forward with your knees flexed. The carpet will gently push you off. Once you're clear, move out of the way quickly so others can exit behind you.

    Common mistakes

    • Not keeping skis straight: If your skis turn sideways on the carpet, you might fall or get tangled. Keep them pointing straight up the slope at all times.
    • Lingering at the top: Don't stop right at the exit point. Move to the side immediately to avoid collisions with people coming off the carpet behind you.

    Watch more here:

    YouTube video

    Source: Ski with Emily · How to take the magic carpet on skis

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