Noobskier...flexing to release IS important. Foot pullback may be even more important (but you really can’t separate the two...).
A couple of weeks ago I was skiing at A Basin and happened upon the Harb crew at camp. Diana caught me in mid-run and
yelled “pull your feet back!”
Dammit...always something!! But of course she was right. I have been maniacally focused on pulling my feet back on every turn and it’s paying dividends. Vail snow is simply not good at all so far...somewhat OK in the morning and very very hard later as the top snow gets skied off. Getting an edge on ice requires a strong foot pullback to stay centered.
Flexing to release, tipping, foot pullback, counter balance, counter acting...you need it all. Some day...(sigh).
Vailsteve.