Jan 11, 2010 | Ask the Coach, Balance, Flexion and Extension
Question: Should my shins be in contact with the front of the ski boot or not? Rick, I’ve been roughly practicing the drills on the DVD. One important point has me confused: should my shins be in contact with the front of the boot or not? I did not see that...
Oct 15, 2009 | Ask the Coach, Flexion and Extension, Transitions
Question: To extend and flex, or remain flexed through transition? Hi Rick, I have been working for two years now on absorbing the concept of inside edge use, long leg short leg and am very aware of getting rid of “sequential edging” the term you used to...
May 19, 2009 | Flexion and Extension, Glossary, Transitions
Retraction Retraction is a deep flexing of the legs as a skier goes through a transition. it allows the Center of Mass to take a very direct path of travel across the skis as it moves from turn to turn, so it provides a very quick transition. It provides for a fast...
May 8, 2009 | Balance, Flexion and Extension, Glossary, Uncategorized
Long Leg Short Leg Long leg / Short leg is a tool skiers use to tip their skis on edge, create large edge angles, and assume a strong body position. While turning, the inside leg is flexed, and becomes the short leg. Flexing the inside leg allows the skier’s body...
Apr 7, 2009 | Flexion and Extension, Glossary
Flexion A component of the flexion/extension family of skiing skills, it refers to the flexing that occurs in various body joints. Commonly in skiing, it happens in various amounts and combinations at the ankles, knees and waist. Flexion results in a shortening of...
Apr 6, 2009 | Flexion and Extension, Glossary
Extension A component of the flexion/extension family of skiing skills, it refers to the extension that occurs in various body joints. Commonly in skiing, it happens in various amounts and combinations at the ankles, knees and waist. Extension results in a...
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