As a side note, I'm off to the dryslope tomorrow night to try some techinques I picked up on the snow last week. If they work the same on the drystuff then I may have cracked an on going problem. For me, how I ski on the dryslope is my 'baseline'. If I'm doing ok there then I'm doing ok anywhere.
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How different is Dryslope to the real thing?
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Started by _Tom_ in Ski Technique 20-Jan-2008 - 25 Replies
Ellistine
reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
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Hirsty
reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
I'm off to Hillend dry ski slope tonight! Got my boot bag on the desk beside me.
Sorry Tom I'll miss you as I coming back to Boredom on the 9th of February.
Sorry Tom I'll miss you as I coming back to Boredom on the 9th of February.
He was a wise man who invented beer - Plato
_Tom_
reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
Thanks for the replys!
I'll just have to be a bit careful then but I am hopefully having some more lessons before I go so I want have to be stuck learning to turn correctly and other basics when I get out there. I know it won't be completely the same but the technique should be similar.
Oh, and the dryslope I got to is called Bowles. I think there's two slopes there.
Ah well, have a great time though!
Regards,
Tom
Jan I Stenmark wrote:don’t imagine that snow is always soft and fluffy and painless when you stack
I'll just have to be a bit careful then but I am hopefully having some more lessons before I go so I want have to be stuck learning to turn correctly and other basics when I get out there. I know it won't be completely the same but the technique should be similar.
Oh, and the dryslope I got to is called Bowles. I think there's two slopes there.
Hirsty wrote:Sorry Tom I'll miss you as I coming back to Boredom on the 9th of February
Ah well, have a great time though!
Regards,
Tom
Swskier
reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
_Tom_ wrote:I've heard about people breaking their fingers, could you still ski? Luckily snow is soft so I should be alright.
Yes, first time was a bit close for comfort ended up with a cast up to the elbow but second time it was a tiny break!
Went to the dry slope today as we had an inset day at school and found that the technique of skiing came back very easily which i was pleased about, with it nearly being a year since i last set foot on skis! :mrgreen:
Chris
82ross
reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
swskier wrote:with it nearly being a year since i last set foot on skis! :mrgreen:
Chris
You mean you dont put them on in the house when noones around and ski down the stairs?!
Personally never been on a dry slope although i have touched one as a youth at an athletics meeting. Didnt look to enticing. Would probably opt for chill factor e snowdome instead these days.
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Tony_H
reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
I have to say I have never been on a dry slope, and not have I been appealed by it. I know Ellestine goes twice a week, so I guess it helps with keeping up with technique and fitness, but there is only so much you can do on a 10 second run down a series of doormats.
_Tom_
reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
I'm going to the dryslope again but the lessons are all booked up so I have to go to open practice. My friends who is a good skiier is coming so he'll be able to give me a few tips.
Anyone got any tips on what I should practice?
Anyone got any tips on what I should practice?
Trencher
reply to 'How different is Dryslope to the real thing?' posted Jan-2008
82ross wrote:swskier wrote:with it nearly being a year since i last set foot on skis! :mrgreen:
Chris
You mean you dont put them on in the house when noones around and ski down the stairs?!
Not a bad idea, except for the stairs part.
A little carpet skiing is a great way to figure out angulation. Using stools, boxes, or exercise ball for support, try to copy the good form you see in photos of instructors and racers. Think about how it feels, what's contracted and what's stretched. How much you can inclinate, but still bring your body's mass closer and over the skis. Remember how it felt on the carpet, when you're out skiing.
Trencher
because I'm so inclined .....
Topic last updated on 31-January-2008 at 20:07