 Poster: A snowHead
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Yes it's that time of the year again. One thing I hate is the feeling that I'm about to be toppled by invisible hands grabbing my skis when straightlining in sticky snow.
It seems to feel 'more likely' on my right leg so I'm thinking that I'm making the situation worse somehow by having my weight in the wrong place?
Any ideas experts?
TIA
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Lou, Its one of the things that happens this time of year. I notice it most on tree lined cat tracks where they get sun in patches and the consistiency changes. Its less of a problem running in a straight line with equal weighting and more if I put in turns. I think learning to live with it is as much as one can do.
Zardoz notwax is good in the spring snow and will help skis glide more in the wet snow. Apply morning and lunch in these conditions. Don't bother with it in cold dry snow.
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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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Yes, it's horrible, isn't it? I had that a couple of weeks ago, when it got very warm. Schussing, skis parallel, then suddenly one would be "grabbed" and the other slide on, only to have the picture reversed a couple of yards later. I don't really have any answers. Coming down our home run, which is a gentle run (not a schuss) yesterday, I found the best way was to have all the weight on one edge of one ski - that seemed to make it cut through the stuff better and I passed lots of people who were on two flat skis. Still needed to be very careful though, as I alternated between legs, because in the patches which had been in the shade of trees the snow suddenly speeded up very briefly, thus chucking my weight back a bit before hitting the next soapy patch and being chucked forward. Not pleasant, but the only practicable way home. The soft watery slushy stuff is so much more fun. I didn't bother going out today - dull conditions, even a little drizzly rain. I cleaned the fridge, did a bit of washing, invited some neighbours in for a pre-lunch drink (French conversation practice!) and ate too many chocolates.
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RPF, you should have seen me this morning trying to put turns in impossible places  I think perhaps that equal weighting is what I need to concentrate on and I will look out for Zardoz. Thanks.
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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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I'd go for a similar technique to that you adopt for off piste (where you need to be able to adapt to changing conditions underfoot), push the feet forward.
(this makes sense in my head but may not necessarily mean anything to you )
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Another vote for zardoz and there is now also a zardoz hard wax available.
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I have to be quite firm in inflicting my French on the locals.
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well of the three people we asked in today, one speaks very little English, so that made it easier as we couldn't leave him out. It is far easier with people who speak no English (not hard to find, round here). If their English is definitely better than my French then it's kinder to have the conversation in English than inflict my French on them, I think. With someone who speaks no English I feel much more confident.
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I had that happen to me last week, still have a sore thigh from the pulled muscle. Not getting much rest as i'm on my feet all day.
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I'd go for a similar technique to that you adopt for off piste (where you need to be able to adapt to changing conditions underfoot), push the feet forward.
(this makes sense in my head but may not necessarily mean anything to you ) |
Yep - anticipate resistance by moving feet forwards. That and a slightly lower athletic stance will give you the best tools to adapt to changing conditions. Waxing often, too...
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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arv, if it makes you feel better, I understood you perfectly
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pam w, I think being on edge is the solution.....
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You know it makes sense.
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There have been several threads over the last few months regarding Schussing and IIRC lots of folks have recommended setting the skis on edge rather than running flat as they have here (above). FWIW I can see the sense in it as a suggestion to stop some of grabbing as less ski will be on the snow to be affected. I have no direct experience to base that on it just sounds 'right' when you think about it. On that basis surely it has to be worth a try?
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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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Actually, I think the answer to getting around when the snow is generally very sticky is not to bother. 
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Poster: A snowHead
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Make sure you get both skis waxed - not just the left 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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arv, didn't want to just type "I agree"  I've spent a lot of time sat in airports today so whatever passes the time...
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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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pam w, have you tried using a bar of soap on the bases yet?
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....Even more terrifying on Teles!!! You just dont stop when you get pitched forwards!!!
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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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aye... keep on your edges as much as possible - lots of short turns with a nice low stance works well for me...
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Keep your skis on a slight edge, it will stabilize them. Turning is good practice anyway.
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Lean back as far as you can and lift your tips in the air water ski style, shiite technique but way more fun 
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I hate that this feeling makes me so nervous 
