Dec 29, 2009 | Ask the Coach, Rotation
Question: Should I always face downhill? I have had various people tell me that I should be aiming for my body to face the fall line at all times, but you say not to do this (counter). When is it desirable, and when not? Heather Answer: Keeping your body facing down...
Dec 27, 2009 | Ask the Coach, Miscellaneous
Question: How long should I do exercises before having fun? How long would you suggest doing the exercises for each day…? any time allotment before one then can go skiing and have more (integrated) fun? Joe C Answer: Hi Joe, As you know, the drills are...
Nov 30, 2009 | Ask the Coach, Transitions
Question: What factors affect selection of transition type? When do we use crossover and when cross through? Turn shape, edge angles, terrain, something else…? Valerie Answer: When it comes to selecting a transition type, sometimes it’s just a matter of...
Nov 29, 2009 | Ask the Coach, Rotation, Transitions
Question: Skiing into counter versus actively creating counter? When do I want to passively ski into counter, and when do I want to create that counter myself, right at the beginning of the turn? Valerie Answer: I’ll begin by explaining the difference. Self...
Nov 28, 2009 | Ask the Coach, Instructors, Rotation
Question: Rotation is frowned upon technically. Why would I ever want to ski rotated? Valerie Answer: Usually, you wouldn’t. But it does have some usefulness. A rotated pelvis generates a rotary force to sharpen the turn. Skiing rotated imposes a force on...
Nov 27, 2009 | Ask the Coach, Instructors, Rotation, Transitions
Question: Is a pelvic shift required in ILE? Would OLR be preferred transition? Does Inside Leg Extension require pelvic shift in transition. Should Inside Leg Extension(ILE) be used while skiing into a counter? If not then what should power up the transition?...
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