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I'm an improving intermediate looking to read a bit of theory before skiing this time so I can understand the "science" rather than take instruction at face value.
...so does anyone have links to good reading on the subject. I'm especially interested in linked parallel turns, controlling speed on steep slopes and pole work.
I realise that people do what they feel comfortable or what works for them but I'm quite a logical person so it generally helps me learn if I can visualise what I'm supposed to be doing when I do it until it becomes second nature.
Cheers
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Try this:
A Guide To Becoming An Expert: From First Time To A Lifetime by John Mukavitz
http://skinow.net/100_pg__book.htm
Note this was written in 1998, so some techniques might be outdated. I read it before going skiing for the first time, and I think it was useful.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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More clips, and a lot of explanatory text (also from Warren) in our Skiing Technique section.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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pokemon, You should try to get anything by Phil Smith. Try www.basi.org.uk - I don't know if everyone can access their online shop, but they have some good stuff there.
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| pokemon, You should try to get anything by Phil Smith. |
This is a pretty good video from Phil Smith. No fancy exercises, but a clear and simple explanation of skiing basics. Recommended. I think you can also buy the Central Theme video/manual from BASI that easiski mentioned (which Phil Smith seemed to be largely responsible for).
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Thanks for all the replies
I'm off the Courchevel 1650 on Saturday to put theory into practise
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For some really excellent ski tips, check out www.skitelevision.com , and then look under "personal performance tips" by Rob Butler. Rob has been doing outstanding instructional work for many years, and many of his best tips are listed here. One word of warning is, that sometimes the writing on the website is a bit flawed, as it is transcripted from the origonal video segments. But the occasional misquote is easily identifiable.
One way to get the most out of Rob's work,, is to buy the DVD. It is really excellent, with tons of visual illustration and demostration. I will likely wear my copy out,, watching it over and over again,,, I highly recommend it.
Catmandu
PS: Just to be clear,, no I am not affiliated with Rob Butler, or Ski Television. Just greatful that I have benefited from these tips, in my efforts to reach my own skiing potential. I am sure they may help U2.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Ah yes, Rob Butler.
Saw him ski here once in Whistler. They guy sure can move his feet well.
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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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Hi V,
His DVD is shot in Whistler. How awful, that you guys have to ski in a place like that !!
Cat
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Catmandu,
welcome to
my outlaws live near Barrie - Collingwood, which has a tiny ski hill all of its own (Blue Mountain)
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You know it makes sense.
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Thanks,, poma,,
This seems like a great forum. I have a place in Wasaga Beach, near Collingwood. And I ski at Blue, once or twice a week, during season.
Biggest regional hill that we have,,, so we make the most of every turn,,
Catmandu
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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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aah! my children love the waterpark at Wasaga. I love the beach and swimming in that lovely WARM lake!
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Poster: A snowHead
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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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Well,,,,,,, skiing is almost as good here,,,,, U just have to get a lot of air to make it to the bottom (and then walk back up !!!).
http://webcams.bluemountain.ca/control/simple.html?p=bad
Enjoy the great spring conditions,,,, I am jelous !!
Catmandu
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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