Nov 26, 2009 | Ask the Coach, Instructors, Rotation
Question: When should a pelvic shift be done? While skiing into counter, when do we start to execute the pelvic shift, when should it be in place? Valerie Answer: When skiing into counter the pelvic shift is not something you actively do, it’s something that...
Nov 25, 2009 | Ask the Coach, Instructors, Rotation, Transitions
Question: Does pelvic shift create a tip lead? Do we create a leading ski while performing pelvic shift? If yes, how does it correspond to leading ski as an old school technique? How to reconcile it with PSIA model? Valerie Answer: Yes, the pelvic shift. that...
Nov 24, 2009 | Ask the Coach, Rotation
Question: Create early counter or ski into 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 creating...
Nov 23, 2009 | Ask the Coach, Instructors, Rotation
Question: What purpose does counter rotation serve? What situations while skiing the Whole Mountain justify use of counter rotation? Valerie Response: Hi Counter rotation is not generally a first choice transition. It’s labor intensive and movement...
Nov 22, 2009 | Ask the Coach, Edging, Instructors
Question: How Do I Do The Slow Pivot in 180 Degree Sideslips? In 180 sideslip drill, how do you execute pivot slow? How do you rotate your skis without catching and without unweighting? Valerie Answer: There are a few keys to doing this drill properly. Face downhill...
Nov 21, 2009 | Ask the Coach, Rotation
Question: Is square skiing a knee risk? If square skiing requires more knee angulation, should not it be avoided to protect knees? Valerie Response: Good observation. To a degree, the answer is yes. I say to a degree, because the danger will come into play more at...
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