 Poster: A snowHead
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The new ski instruction DVD (or video I think) just plopped through my door. It's by Phil Smith and Brian Fearn of Improve Your Skiing (formerly one half of The Ski Company). From what I've seen so far it's thought-provoking and very entertaining. Phil's teaching style translates to video very well, and there some awesome video footage (and the occasiolnal comic interlude) from Brian. Recommended!
Regards
Rob
PS - although I've been taught by Phil and Brian, I don't have any commerical interest in this DVD other than as a paying customer.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Is there anywhere online that you can order this from Rob?
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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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rob@rar.org.uk, you must've watched the whole thing by now! Wot's the verdict? 
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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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Wow, this is an old thread! I think it's a very good DVD. It doesn't have too much in the way of drills or exercises, and it doesn't have the flashy DVD menus that the Warren Smith DVDs have (which I think is a good point, but YMMV). What the DVD does very well is to explain in simple terms the fundamentals of steering skis, cutting through a lot of the B$ that I've seen on other instruction videos. The DVD mirrors Phil's teaching in this respect.
In addition to the instruction, I enjoy watching the DVD just for the pleasure of watching Phil ski. Although it is by no means an "extreme ski" video, it's great to see some of the filler material of Phil skiing off piste, on the steeps and the crud. There's also the usual injection of humour from Brian, which again is typical of his teaching style!
Apparently they have another DVD which should be due fairly soon, dealing with off-piste, especially powder skiing. I'll be getting that one as soon as it comes out.
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rob@rar.org.uk, thanks, just wondered if it might be useful to watch it prior to doing one of his courses
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slikedges, yes, it might be useful, if for no other reason than becoming familiar with the terminology that he uses for describing ski technique. What course are you doing?
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rob@rar.org.uk, an all terrain course as that was what was on offer for when I could go. Should help get me up to speed for something else another time though. 
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slikedges, excellent, I've done two or three with snoworks. Hope you enjoy your week with them.
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