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 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?...
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...
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 26, 2009 | Glossary, Transitions
Up-Unweighting This is a way of unweighting the skis. It’s done by strongly extending at the ankles, knees and waist. When that extension is done, the momentum of the skier’s Center of Mass moving upward temporarily removes weight and pressure on the...
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