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Did anyone see Angela Rippon skiing in Utah on the holiday prog last night? She said she's been skiing for years but she's got the same problem I have when I'm tired - a 'floating leg'. Why does this happen? Any tips appreciated.
P.S. If you didn't see the program I mean that when she turned she didn't keep the weight evenly on both skis and one sort of meandered around the place a bit! 
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Sorry Sue, no tips!
I was most surprised by Stein Erikson. He looked a bit...rubbish. I mean, obviously he isn't, but he didn't look too impressive.
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mmm... wouldn't say rubbish - looked like he had that amazing ability to fully carve and work the full length of the ski throughout the turn...but without having to do what most of us have to do ie. ski hip width apart - he did it glued together - super difficult and pretty pointless - but kinda cool
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alan empty, I also think that he was trying to look good, while skiing slowly enough for Angela & the crew.
But Snowbird & Alta are amazing. Wish I was going back there this year. But I may have to wait until next...
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I was most surprised by Stein Erikson. He looked a bit...rubbish. I mean, obviously he isn't, but he didn't look too impressive
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Exceptionally impressive for a 76 yr old me thinks 
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looked like he had that amazing ability to fully carve and work the full length of the ski throughout the turn...but without having to do what most of us have to do ie. ski hip width apart - he did it glued together
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Here he is again.
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alan empty, I thought that too - his shoulders were all over the shop. Why do they pick presenters that can't ski that well for these shows? Surely it would be sensible to pick advanced skiers that can comment on the resort's skiing, rather than the fudge factory or the shopping?
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hyweljenkins, alan empty, hey lads, cut the old man a bit of slack
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his shoulders were all over the shop
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probably due to arthritis in all his lower joints. I thought he was amazing. Id be happy to get my boots on at his age. 52 years since he won his Olympic medal!
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I was most surprised by Stein Erikson. He looked a bit...rubbish. I mean, obviously he isn't, but he didn't look too impressive
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Too right! And, of course, skis together was the correct thing to do. I only just got the hang of it after it had gone out of fashion. Hey the style works for him at 76. Let's wish him lots more skiing miles.
I was mighty impressed by Utah, though. Hmmm. Maybe the hassle would be worthwhile another year.
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Could stay in BSM and do far bigger ski area in the same driving time. the description of the snow, and how light and dry it was had me squirming in my boots, and the knees were a flexing though
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Hey, obviously I'm being a little harsh but I was just a little surprised with the way he looked. I'd have thought he'd have moved away a little from the feet together style.
Yeah, I'll be happy if I can manage any skiing when I'm that age.
Utah's great. I'd love to go back but I can't imagine dragging the 1-year-old that far for quite a while yet. *sigh*
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Yeah, I get that. I call it laxy leg though but I have a dodgy ankle so that could be why. It's usually when I go over moguls parallel and one leg and my right leg tends to drift away...
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You know it makes sense.
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He was 76!? I wasn't paying much attention to be honest, so I take back what I said.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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I remember Craig Doyle's ski trip. He was awful, or appeared to be. My sister lived next door to him at the time, and she said he was a better skier than the programme made him out to be (Not sure why I accept her opinion though, she doesn't know one end of a ski from the other, and certainly won't have seen Mr Doyle ski!!!! )
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Poster: A snowHead
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Helen Beaumont, I remember seeing Craig Doyle in the pub before ... and he is even better looking in real life than on the box .. maybe its the same with his skiing? (and perhaps that might have influenced your sisters opinion  )
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I think the trouble is that when you first have ski lessons you are told to 'put all your weight on your downhill ski' so, your uphill ski becomes virtually redundant at that stage. It's only as you get better that you are taught (or realise) that the tophill ski plays a real part. If you don't weight that ski, it wobbles and gets in the way. You have to make an effort to turn that uphill ski onto it's edge - it helps if you roll(or think about rolling) your big toe up the hill.
I didn't see Angela Rippon doing this - to me she looked to be doing stem turns.
That's my two-penneth. Might be a load of cr*p, I know. 
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lbt, Thanks for the programming advice!
lbt, erica2004, Thinking it over, during the day when I am not tired I try to spread the weight on each ski and I am ok... then towards the end as my kness start to hurt I dont put as much weight on my "unfavourable side" causing aserica2004, says
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If you don't weight that ski, it wobbles and gets in the way.
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So im concentrating on strength in this area - and will make sure I distribute evenly as you lot say !
Cheers again
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lbt,
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mmm, what kind of skiing are you doing? what level?
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ON PISTE - 3 Weeks in total (Arinsal, Pas De Le Casa, Sauze D'oux) - Reds no problem and a couple of blacks, (Sauze D'Oux - one on my backside  )
each holiday I take a minimum of 3 hours private tution.
Techniques
Parallel, (sort turns, S curves and wide turns (carving?))
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In general, for modern skiing, you should aim to have more/most of/almost all your weight on the turning/outside ski when you turn.
This holds true from wedges through to racing.
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To be fair that is what I was intructed, 75% outside 25% inside. I guess when knackered I skip the uphill leg weight so it wobbles 
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When erica2004, talks about the uphill ski, she's not meaning to put any significant weight on it. It's like running, you hold your arms firmly by your sides, muscles slightly taught, bent at the elbows and you 'thump' at the air.
Imagine (or try!) running with your arms limp and flopping about - looks ridiculous and throws you off balance. It's the same with the uphill ski - you hold it firm and (evetually!) gently and lightly use it to adjust your balance and line.
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Good example.
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| ON PISTE - 3 Weeks in total (Arinsal, Pas De Le Casa, Sauze D'oux) - Reds no problem and a couple of blacks, (Sauze D'Oux - one on my backside Embarassed ) |
Sounds familiar!!!
I've been doing a lot of reading on ski technique.
It depends how you like to learn but I find it helps me understand where I'm going.
I can't always (often!) put it into practice - but I find it helps to know what I'm supposed to be doing.
If you're interested, as a start go here: http://forums.epicski.com/search.php
and search for posts by "Bob Barnes/Colorado" in the Skiing Technique and Instruction section.
but don't forget to browse the technique section here too!
(and I posted in october/november about suggested books - some good replies. My favourites are "Inner Skiing" and "The Complete Encyclopedia of Skiing" by Bob Barnes)
lbt
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