Mar 7, 2009 | Balance, Flexion and Extension, Glossary
Athletic Stance The most comfortable and energy efficient stance to ski in. In this center balanced stance, the hips are positioned above the feet, and the shoulders and head above the hips. The hands are held comfortably in front, and the feet are apart...
Mar 6, 2009 | Balance, Glossary
Aft balance A fore/aft balance state in which all base of the foot pressure is concentrated under the heels of the feet. Aft balance directs more load to the back of the ski, which unloads the tip of the ski, causing the skis to shoot forward, ahead of the skier....
Jan 26, 2009 | Angulation, Ask the Coach, Balance, Racing
Question: I cannot find my balance on GS skis I’m having trouble balancing on GS skis. I keep falling on my inside ski. Harald Response: It’s very common for skiers going from a smaller radius ski to a longer radius GS cut ski to find themselves falling...
Nov 22, 2008 | Ask the Coach, Balance, Flexion and Extension
Question: Do I press the tongue of the boot? Lift the toes? Push against the heel? Rick, Here’s a question for you regarding fore/aft balance. You consistently equate fore/aft balance with bearing weight on the front of your foot or on your heel. Last year I...
Nov 13, 2008 | Ask the Coach, Balance
Question: Thoughts on Forward pressure? Hello Rick I am new to snowheads and also just been looking at your you tube video clip, which I liked, and will be practising your drills soon in the Alps as I will be out there for the whole season, can’t wait. I slalom...
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