l am a good beginning skier, l took the sport naturally. But, I am 5 feet tall and weigh 95 pounds, so I am thin. Though, my legs have muscle thanks to ballet. In case your thinking this is really thin, it is not for my height. So do not tell me to gain weight, it is not necessary.

Problem: l live in Illinois and we do not have the nicest runs in the surrounding resorts so there are small bumps in the hard snow. When l go over these areas my skis shake, l feel like l lose contact with the snow becuase I am too light, and fear losing control. How can l press into the snow and keep better contact while going over these small bumps?

In general l think l float over the slopes because no matter what l try, l fly down the slopes faster than any of my friends. I'd rather go slower as a beginner.

Yeah, it sounds like u r a little out of control.probably due to the eastern type of hard pack skiing u r doing. l imagine that u r not really using ur edges much to carve turns.

If u do not do that, u will likely gain speed quite quickly.

No matter ur physique, u should still be able to ski the terrain.

To do this, u will really need to learn how to edge.

.and to learn how to edge u really should consider taking lessons.

Have u taken lessons at all? Did u learn on ur own? If so, that is a HUGE MISTAKE, & u need to get ur butt to the ski school office & sign up for beginner lessons.

If u already had a beginner lesson, but then no more, it would be a great idea to still take another lesson. You would be surprised at how much u will improve in an hour!

l really sounds like u r half out of control. If u hurt yourself, or someone else, u will be responsible.

Go get those lessons!!

Go to Youtube and search: ''Ski Tips for Bumps and Ice''. They give really good tips. The same poster has a like two more clips that are also good, but they basically reinforce the same thing. It should not matter how light you are. I've had ten year olds flying past me on intermediate slopes with great control. No matter what, have the confidence to take on the hill and you should stay safe.

weight should not matter, lean back more and use the back of your boots to put more weight on the back of your skis, the bumps should not matter if you're on your edge (which you should be) work on keeping your skis straight and togeather while turning by puttin pressure on the outside ski and stay back in you boots the whole time.
It is largely because of the snow conditions in the east, there is no easy fix, just lots of practice and you will get there.