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The premiere website for skiers looking to improve their skiing skills. If you’re looking to take your skiing to the next level, and increase the amount of fun you have during your days on the slopes, you’ve come to the right place!
Coach Rick Schnellmann brings his decades of experience developing world class racers to the recreational skier. He’ll show you how to develop the skills that will allow you to reach your own personal potential, and experience the sport in a way that most skiers never do. We can help you reach your goals.
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Fore Aft Balance
Fore Aft Balance A specific set of balancing skills in skiing, “Fore/aft Balance” refers to...
Athletic Stance
Athletic Stance The most comfortable and energy efficient stance to ski in. In this...
Aft Balance
Aft balance A fore/aft balance state in which all base of the foot pressure is concentrated under...
Balance
Balance In common discussion “Balance” refers to the ability to remain standing. In the sport of...
How To Balance On GS Skis?
Question: I cannot find my balance on GS skis I'm having trouble balancing on GS skis. I keep...
How Do I Get Forward When Skiing?
Question: Do I press the tongue of the boot? Lift the toes? Push against the heel? Rick, Here's...
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Building Blocks Snippet Testimonials
…The drills are laid out in perfect sequence..each small skill learned is a step closer to the big picture! The video, production, and editing qualities are very good….I can’t wait to start working on the EDGING DVD.
Thanks…Your Building Blocks Training has been a TOTAL GAME CHANGER for me over the last 18 months! My style is always evolving for the better and I still regularly go through your drills…….
…your building-block dvds helped me a lot in my last holiday in Austria. My confidence has grown…. My acquaintances were startled to see me skiing….. I told them I had a good coach in the States!
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