@Russeh, You’ve inspired me to get my trainers dusted off and go out for a run.
Well, perhaps more like a jog. Well, I say jog, maybe a brisk walk.
I say a brisk walk, more of a stroll... past the take-away.
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
@Russeh, I think being too self conscious often effects the way you ski eg. Being filmed; or when the Ski Instructor tells you to wait, while they ski on down the mountain and then wave a pole for you to follow and be analysed (which is when I forget everything I know).
Personally, I think the drill of lifting the tail of the d/hill ski just before turning (especially if going slowly in a shallow traverse) and holding it up though the turn , is great for: a) Getting early weight transfer and b) Forcing you to commit forward and across to start the turn c) Control
Re Skis: For On Piste work, the fundamentals will come much more easily with a Piste Ski....so worth hiring for a few days, especially if timed with lessons. A Ski with lots of Rocker at the front, makes the Tip hard to engage; and lots of Rocker at the back, encourages the Tails to skid. A smaller Turn Radius and narrow waist, makes Carving much easier and Transition quicker, especially for short turns.
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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?
Russeh wrote:
spyderjon wrote:
@Russeh, well your skilling is better than your spelling
That is a fact - worryingly i read back what i posted and don't see the mistake.
To get your hips forward you need to flex the ankles more - that‘s why I posted the ankle flex video. Pulling you feet back flexes the ankles.
KISS = Sh@g it don‘t sh!!t it.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
DB wrote:
Pulling you feet back flexes the ankles.
I couldn't agree more.
Pulling the feet back at the start of the turn engages the tip (vital for pulling you into the turn), as well as getting you forward - but it is only part of a very useful movement, that can be used to keep balanced over the skis - especially when faced with uneven terrain ie. Moving the feet back and forth under a stable upper body....especially in Moguls.
I'm sure you know this, but it may be something the OP can experiment with...For example, when skiing over a steep lip, it's amazing how much control you get by pulling your feet back as you drop over. Conversely, if hitting a big mogul a bit fast, pushing the feet forward, will help offset the sudden breaking that occurs (which causes the upper body to collapse forward, leading to a subsequent loss of control).
This guy explains and then demonstrates it really well.
To get your hips forward you need to flex the ankles more - that‘s why I posted the ankle flex video. Pulling you feet back flexes the ankles.
KISS = Sh@g it don‘t sh!!t it.
while pulling the ankles back certainly helps closes the joint, moving your hips forward in a sh*g movement doesn't really help with flexing the ankle joint ime and creates more problems than it solves...
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
Then you can post your own questions or snow reports...
skimottaret wrote:
DB wrote:
To get your hips forward you need to flex the ankles more - that‘s why I posted the ankle flex video. Pulling you feet back flexes the ankles.
KISS = Sh@g it don‘t sh!!t it.
while pulling the ankles back certainly helps closes the joint, moving your hips forward in a sh*g movement doesn't really help with flexing the ankle joint ime and creates more problems than it solves...
I didn't mean doing it like a dog on heat or throwing your shoulders back like a cowboy.
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