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Old December 30th 06, 06:20 PM posted to rec.skiing.alpine
bdubya
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Default My first set of Parabolics - Adjusting Technique??

On 29 Dec 2006 12:54:20 -0800, wrote:

Hey Yall,

I just bought my first set of Parabolic skis = Monster IM70s with
railflex bindings.

This is my first set of parabolics, after skiing on antique straight
cuts for years.

How should I adjust my technique?

Thanks

Fred


At first, you'll probably find them trying to turn when you haven't
asked them to. Where "straight" skis where pretty stable in a
straight line, parabolics are much more stable on edge, even just a
little tiny bit, so in spots where your instinct might be to ride your
skis flat in a straight line, think in terms of wide, wide arcs
instead.

Staying forward pays big dividends; keep your hands up and forward if
you tend to drop them towards your hips.

A wide stance allows you to work both edges more, instead of just the
outside ski. Experiment with that. After you've developed a little
familiarity with them, a lesson would probably be well worth the time
and $ (if you find the instructor is on your case to widen your stance
to a ridiculous degree, there's a reason for that, so have faith).

bw
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