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tiandiren wrote:
The spirit and the skills of the skier is reflected on the line he/she left behind. Yeah, and many of the very best lines out there can only be reached by utilizing poles or some another method of getting uphill. What's the point of no poles? Having more "freedom" to make funky postures with your hands? |
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"tiandiren" wrote in message The result is that the skier would be behind the ski and chasing it. So, some strong skiers would hop and switch both skis and set them into the asymmetric wedge while both skis are unweighed. This technique is very effective, but tiring. This is what beginners do. The uphill ski turning, in tele, I would do is instead of moving the uphill ski forward to form the wedge, I bring the downhill ski backward (like moonwalk?). At this point, the uphill ski is weighed on, pointed at the fall line, so the switch is more stable and the turning [as well as the turning sequence] remains fast this way."--my way-- Once again, this is the way of the novice. once you learn how to do the turn without the wedge, come back . "You don't really know how to drive unless you can survive the LA traffic."--an ex-LA resident-- So you don't know how to drive in the snow or rain. |
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John Red-Horse wrote:
There are times when poles are not an option... You spiritual weakling!!! The pole is just the physical manifestation of your own lack of the metaphysical spirit that is skiing. It is but a crutch you so desperately cling to due to your fear of looking deep inside yourself to find your InnerSkier(TM). Be the ski Grasshopper. Be the pole Grashopper. Be the snow Grashopper. Be the metaphysical presence that encompasses all that is "ski". (****, I'm starting to like this! I might have to put up a website and become a freelance instructor) I think I had the IPA, or maybe it was a stout. I forgot the model, but that make of beer rivals anything I've ever drank. It's awesome stuff! Perhaps it was the NBC After Dark Ale? Anything here look familiar: http://www.nelsonbrewing.com/ Of course for you pinna's the NBC Faceplant Ale would be much more appropriate. ;-) Armin |
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Kurt Knisely wrote: They need a "Training Binding Pale Ale" for you. They have one. I drink it all the time: http://www.nelsonbrewing.com/wild.html A. |
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Kurt Knisely wrote:
In article . com, tiandiren says... "Generally, in tele, it is the downhill ski that is weighed and produces the turn, the "free heel" uphill ski controls the radius of the turn, hence controls the speed as well. In powder? Yes, http://www.taomartialarts.com/ski/ski_p_tele3.jpg The general experience is that a weighed ski cannot be moved (changing direction) easily. So, to link the turns, the uphill ski (which has less weight) is slide forward ahead of the downhill ski, and forms an asymmetric wedge with the downhill ski, then is weighed to produce the turn. Yes, point it (the uphill ski) at the fall line makes the turning easier and faster. In powder? You know, deep, almost bottomless stuff? Yes, http://www.taomartialarts.com/ski/ski_p_tele4.jpg An asymmetric wedge? Wow, newz to me... Maybe you haven't seen much? http://taomartialarts.com/ski/ski_prin_tech.html However, the tricky part is that to weigh on a ski that is pointed straight downhill generates much faster speed than the skier can shift the weight over easily. The result is that the skier would be behind the ski and chasing it. So, some strong skiers would hop and switch both skis and set them into the asymmetric wedge while both skis are unweighed. This technique is very effective, but tiring. The uphill ski turning, in tele, I would do is instead of moving the uphill ski forward to form the wedge, I bring the downhill ski backward (like moonwalk?). At this point, the uphill ski is weighed on, pointed at the fall line, so the switch is more stable and the turning [as well as the turning sequence] remains fast this way."--my way-- -K sting |
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"tiandiren" wrote in message oups.com... Kurt Knisely wrote: In article . com, tiandiren says... "Generally, in tele, it is the downhill ski that is weighed and produces the turn, the "free heel" uphill ski controls the radius of the turn, hence controls the speed as well. In powder? Yes, http://www.taomartialarts.com/ski/ski_p_tele3.jpg That's not tele. that's called traversing. |
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LePheaux wrote:
"tiandiren" wrote in message oups.com... Kurt Knisely wrote: In article . com, tiandiren says... "Generally, in tele, it is the downhill ski that is weighed and produces the turn, the "free heel" uphill ski controls the radius of the turn, hence controls the speed as well. In powder? Yes, http://www.taomartialarts.com/ski/ski_p_tele3.jpg That's not tele. that's called traversing. I commented earlier that I didn't think the skier was moving. In that case it's called "standing still, looking down the hill". |
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