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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.
How do I control my speed when carving?
Question: Carving worked fine until I got onto anything other than a smooth blue run Hi Rick,...
What is the best type of turn transition?
Question: To extend and flex, or remain flexed through transition? Hi Rick, I have been working...
How much ski tip lead should I have?
Question: Does steepness of the hill or turn shape change the amount of tip lead? Rick, Hope...
Rotary and Rotation
Question: Rotary comes on its own Rick I noticed that when i balance on both edges with extra...
How To Balance On GS Skis?
Question: I cannot find my balance on GS skis I'm having trouble balancing on GS skis. I keep...
How Do I Get Forward When Skiing?
Question: Do I press the tongue of the boot? Lift the toes? Push against the heel? Rick, Here's...
Do you have videos for child racers?
Question: Drills for junior racers? Hi, I was looking through your website. Do you have any...
Forward Pressure
Question: Thoughts on Forward pressure? Hello Rick I am new to snowheads and also just been...
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