yeah, like they said above, use the crappiest skis to make things look real.
also...
try to not preload very much, like, as little as possible.
and then use the slow down trick while you are spinning by pressing the direction opposite of your spin.
i love ssx on tour.
i think ssx3 is better, but the skiing in on tour makes up for any gameplay issues.
ps: try completing all of the races going switch.