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Skiing Technique

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:01:47 GMT

Hi All,

The winter is finally here, so I decided to dust down my skis and get a bit of practise in before I go away for New Year. I am a regular skier, but seem to be developing a problem when turning right!!!!

I seem to be 'jumping'to start turning right! I have a theory that this is because my left leg is not as strong as my right (after years of playing football, my left leg is just for standing on)and this does not occur when I turn left. This is becoming a major frustration and something I need to correct. Im seriouslty thinking of getting some private tuition while away, but wondered if anyone out there has any ideas??

Sensible thoughts only please!

Re:Skiing Technique

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:05:21 GMT

On easy terrain allow your skis to find the falline. That is, allow them to accelerate down the hill and take your time completing the turn.
Most skiers try to miss out the middle of the turn because they will not allow the skis to point down the hill.

Re:Skiing Technique

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:13:07 GMT

Hi Rob,
Have you seen this thread?

http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/5763.page

I think the general consensus was that he needed some private lessons.

Ally

Re:Skiing Technique

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:13:07 GMT

You got it in One get some decent tuition before it becomes habit.
You will probably find its something very simple and the instructor will give you things to work on to sort it out.

Re:Skiing Technique

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:19:30 GMT

And in the meantime probably a good plan to try and build up the strength in your left leg too. One legged squats is an easy place to start. As Jonah said, will quite likely be something simple to sort out though - good luck.

Re:Skiing Technique

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 11:20:25 GMT

Re the leg, for an indicator of variation, measure the circumference of your thigh on each leg, same distance from the knee cap. Then, in the gym, do some leg presses, and measure your maximum on each leg. Take care not to overdo the press.

Re the technique, everyone has a favoured turning direction. As you get more experienced, there is much less of a difference.

Skyros described a good drill. From standing start, aim straight down the fall line, initiate a turn left, and pressure the ski until you stop. Then repeat, this time turning right. If you get a variation between left and right turns, think hard about what you are doing that is different.

Alternatively, look for some left handed mountains. :wink:

Re:Skiing Technique

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:54:30 GMT

Remember to weight the turning ski 8)

Re:Skiing Technique

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 20:17:03 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:Remember to weight the turning ski 8)

When you face down the fall line, the weight is eveny distributed.

To initiate the turn, push upwards evenly with both legs, still in the fall line. As the weight comes back down on to the ski, gradually, but firmly, push the left hip forwards, and rotate both knees to the left.

Maintain the weight forwards, trying to feel the downward pressure lying between the ball and the toes.

This all for the left turn. Opposite for RH turn.

This drill is a strong aid to muscle memory. You can practise on any gradual slope, including if you are on a roadway between runs. I still do this drill every day.

Re:Skiing Technique

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 20:18:32 GMT

How about mono-skiing :D

Re:Skiing Technique

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 20:44:22 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:How about mono-skiing :D

Well how about it Wickers, you can tell us how using a Mono affects technique :D

Re:Skiing Technique

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 20:54:56 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:How about mono-skiing :D

Man is a bi-ped!

Re:Skiing Technique

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 22:34:39 GMT

I find it quite strange how contributors expect to recieve an answer to their questions when a visit to the doctors and some ski lessons would possible sort out their issue's :lol:

Re:Skiing Technique

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 22:57:47 GMT

Rob, the fact you can recognise a problem with your skiing technique is a skill in itself & is said to be the sign of a good skier. I would dare say that when you are appraised by a ski instructor the problem will be quickly rectified possibly with the use of video coaching for prosperity.
I can ski reasonably well myself but I cant explain how or why or what happens within the turn or weighting etc.. but to be honest I don't really think that much about it so I probably suffer with technique issues also. :roll:

Finn

Re:Skiing Technique

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:37:18 GMT

Thanks to all who have replied. Very informative, and food for thought. Thinking of fitting a quick session in before I go away, just to work on a few things.

The only thing to worry about now is the snow!!!!!! Come on Sauze, start snowing!!!

Re:Skiing Technique

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 10:37:35 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:How about mono-skiing :D

Man is a bi-ped!

Unless of course one is a snowboarder, except when you're on a lift, or its flat, or you need to get up hill or ...... So many reasons not to )

Re:Skiing Technique

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 13:24:54 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:How about mono-skiing :D

Man is a bi-ped!

not a quadruped, so ditch the poles :lol:

Trencher