Wide Stance

Ian Wickham wrote:Think your self lucky as with a bit of practice you will get your skis closer together unlike me who has to ski with a wide stance due to the shape of one's legs

Thought you were a "racing snake" Wickers...... )

andyoneil wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Think your self lucky as with a bit of practice you will get your skis closer together unlike me who has to ski with a wide stance due to the shape of one's legs

Thought you were a "racing snake" Wickers...... )

A wide stance does not disadvantage me at all.... remember Class is permanent form is temporary

Boots, boots, boots. Unless you have some major issues, your wide stance may be because that's where you can get your skis flat. If that's the case, you are limiting your skiing significantly. An alignment check and some boot work might make for all sorts of major improvements in your skiing. I know you didn't want to hear that

Trencher wrote:Boots, boots, boots. Unless you have some major issues, your wide stance may be because that's where you can get your skis flat. If that's the case, you are limiting your skiing significantly. An alignment check and some boot work might make for all sorts of major improvements in your skiing. I know you didn't want to hear that

With the bow in my left leg boot canting does not correct it, I would guess major boot surgery may
make a difference but I have skied with it for so long now I really can't be bothered with all the fuss
for what amounts to two weeks per year skiing ( I wish it could be more).
I don't feel that I am limited in my skiing due to I have always classed my self as recreational skier not a racer.

I bought new boots 2 years ago and spent 4 hours with the boot fitter so I hope its not boots (though I'm willing to accept it could be)

Should I go see a different fitter - maybe in resort?

Shoulder width is about right, unless you ski moguls, then you want your feet closer, because skiing moguls is about rotating your skis simultaneously. And try not to rotate your upper body after your skis. Keep your hands where you can see them without having to turn your head - this also helps with keeping weight forward. To bend the knees you must flex your ankles so that your shins are touching the front of your boots. If you start with bending your knees you'll end up in the back seat. Your knees should be over the lugs of your boots, and you shouldn't feel any strain in your quads - this is how you know your weight is forward.

thanks VSB !

andyoneil wrote:I bought new boots 2 years ago and spent 4 hours with the boot fitter so I hope its not boots (though I'm willing to accept it could be)

Should I go see a different fitter - maybe in resort?

Should be able to rule that out then.

So are you wedging a little bit and riding the inside edge of both skis?