Downhill fear

[ny biker]

Also, I only recently learned how to make turns correctly. When making a rt turn, keep left leg down at 6:00 position and when making a left turn, keep rt leg down at 6:00 position.

It also helps if you point the knee of the other leg outward while you turn.

I think the way you are descending sounds right -- go at the speed you're comfortable with and gradually gain confidence.