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I like that Austrian video. note that his shoulders and head are always facing down the fall line. lower body rotates while skis do the work. I see a lot of beginner tele skiers with upper bodies often faced sideways to the fall line. a little bit of that is prob ok if you are making very large radius "traversing turns", but if you want to be snappy, keep the upper body faced down the hill.
And we do that by rotating the hips. If you watch Geri, you will see that his hips turn while his shoulders stay in the fall line. You can also see it another way by watching whether his hip is pointing behind or ahead of his shoulder. That's rotation at the hips and waist.
We may not be the best at it and I need to work on my edging, but it's great to have a vision of what it looks like and visualize what to do. Thanks to all of you for contributing to my continuing education! Now I just need some snow here on the east coast. Hopefully, it won't be long.
In the example of going from a right turn to a left turn, are you beginning the left turn with the left foot forward and then bringing the right ski forward - rather than shifting the right foot forward and then (or concurrently) shifting edges for the left turn?
Left turn I initiate rolling feet to the left in the genuflected position with the left foot forward.
Lead change I usually do with skis pointing down the fall line. Come to think of it, the skis are at maximum bend at this point. <hmmmmm> Maybe not the best time for lead change @ max bend?... at least not for smoothness & flow.
In the example of going from a right turn to a left turn, are you beginning the left turn with the left foot forward and then bringing the right ski forward - rather than shifting the right foot forward and then (or concurrently) shifting edges for the left turn?
Left turn I initiate rolling feet to the left in the genuflected position with the left foot forward.
Lead change I usually do with skis pointing down the fall line. Come to think of it, the skis are at maximum bend at this point. <hmmmmm> Maybe not the best time for lead change @ max bend?... at least not for smoothness & flow.
It sounds like it works and just might be a fast way of changing edges at the start of the turn. There's something to be said for the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" philosophy. If you have someone video your turns, you may find it's exactly how you want to do them.
It sounds like it works and just might be a fast way of changing edges at the start of the turn. There's something to be said for the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" philosophy. If you have someone video your turns, you may find it's exactly how you want to do them.
I'm always tinkering with my turn. The only limiting factor is my imagination. This discussion brought me to a concept I hadn't thought of before. As much as skiing is an individual achievement, there's also the community that supports the individual. Thanks.
P.S. My mug tends to crack camera lens... but video footage is a good idea.
It sounds like it works and just might be a fast way of changing edges at the start of the turn. There's something to be said for the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" philosophy. If you have someone video your turns, you may find it's exactly how you want to do them.
In the example of going from a right turn to a left turn, are you beginning the left turn with the left foot forward and then bringing the right ski forward - rather than shifting the right foot forward and then (or concurrently) shifting edges for the left turn?
Left turn I initiate rolling feet to the left in the genuflected position with the left foot forward.
Lead change I usually do with skis pointing down the fall line. Come to think of it, the skis are at maximum bend at this point. <hmmmmm> Maybe not the best time for lead change @ max bend?... at least not for smoothness & flow.
To a small extent, this guy seems to be doing what you're describing. This is an observation, not a critique. It looks like he is planting, just beginning the edge transition and then lead changing.
To a small extent, this guy seems to be doing what you're describing. This is an observation, not a critique. It looks like he is planting, just beginning the edge transition and then lead changing.
The rhythm and timing are familiar. You've a keen eye.
Some differences:
- His back foot goes back more than me in that kind of terrain. I am more front foot forward and a little less pivoty.
- His hands dropping inline with his body's centerline. I make it a point to see my gloves in my peripherals at all times.
- His shoulders rotating with the lower body. I probably keep my shoulders too square to the fall line.
Best way to describe my style. Remember when Bode Miller would make a most excellent recovery? Well, I look like he does immediately before the recovery allthetime.
