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Rick Schnellmann coaches and mentors skiiers from all around the world. We welcome questions from skiiers of all levels trying to improve their on-snow performance. All questions sent via our Contact Page are answered by return Email. Those of wider interest may be published here. If you do not wish your question to be published please advise when sending it.
Speed Control Skiing in Deep Heavy Snow?
Question: On steep slopes in soft heavy snow I cannot rotate my skis. Hi Rick, Hope you don't mind...
How Do I Learn To Edge Higher In The Turn?
Question: Need Early Edge Engagement Hi Rick, As I start preparing for the season and my second...
One Ski Skiing
Question: Why Do You Keep Both Skis On When Doing One Ski Skiing Drills? Hello Rick You have...
How Much Shin Pressure On Front Of Boot?
Question: Should my shins be in contact with the front of the ski boot or not? Rick, I've been...
How Much Forward Lean in Ski Boots?
Question: Is minimal forward lean better with limited ankle flexion? Hi Rick, I like what I've...
Is It Wrong For Your Skis To Skid?
Question: Should my skis always be carving? Isn't skidding my skis bad? Is skidding for...
Should I Be Facing Down The Fall-line?
Question: Should I always face downhill? I have had various people tell me that I should be...
How much time should I spend doing drills?
Question: How long should I do exercises before having fun? How long would you suggest doing...
Cross Over versus Cross Through Transitions
Question: What factors affect selection of transition type? When do we use crossover and when...
Ski Into Counter or Create Active Counter?
Question: Skiing into counter versus actively creating counter? When do I want to passively ski...
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