So the title got you to click, us too. The number of times you’ll hear “keep them hands forward” while cruising greens might have indoctrinated you to think that its absolutely crucial to maintaining proper balance on the slopes but ski coach and Olympic Gold Medalist, Deb Armstrong want to debunk the myth and let you know what really matters in down in your boots. Let us know what you think.

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