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Post by JimRatliff on Nov 19, 2014 18:11:00 GMT -7
I've been in Walter's group so far. We switch coaches tomorrow, but I don't know yet who we're getting. Should be fun! Dan: So does everything seem consistent with what you know, or does it feel different or new? I'm curious given your east coast learning. I like the wedge idea. I could swap the canting plates on the heels of her boots and leave the toes alone.
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Post by JimRatliff on Nov 19, 2014 18:20:55 GMT -7
I have to agree with the pole drag emphasis, and for me the emphasis is especially on the outside pole. If my shoulders aren't level enough to get the outside pole down on the snow, then my form and control go into a tailspin.
And Lynn yells at me.
And if I can't get both poles on the snow then I'm not flexed enough and not forward enough.
And Lynn yells at me!
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Post by danboisvert on Nov 19, 2014 18:26:08 GMT -7
It's similar, but with a different focus and more rigorous. Camp seems to be really focused on skiing slowly, whereas my informal skiing in the past has always been focused on skiing fast. It's a nice change and targets my weaknesses, though I find myself craving a few faster runs by the end of the day, to stretch my legs a little.
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Post by JimRatliff on Nov 19, 2014 18:30:06 GMT -7
It's similar, but with a different focus and more rigorous. Camp seems to be really focused on skiing slowly, whereas my informal skiing in the past has always been focused on skiing fast. It's a nice change and targets my weaknesses, though I find myself craving a few faster runs by the end of the day, to stretch my legs a little. Understandable. My experience was that speed (and therefore momentum) can mask a lot of balance issues. Harder for me to make turns slowly. My guess would be that your innate sense of balance is much better developed than mine (along with 30 years of age difference).
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Post by JimRatliff on Nov 19, 2014 18:41:14 GMT -7
I think you're prematurely restricting your options. Getting better at skiing is hard, but sticking wedges inside Lynn's boots to screw up her alignment is easy, and might be enough to bring her down to your group. Dan: Lynn is having trouble posting - hard day at work. But she burst out laughing when she read your suggestion above.
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Post by lynn on Nov 19, 2014 18:50:30 GMT -7
Hmmm, Lynn has HSS footbeds in situ Hmmm, Lynn has canting plates screwed in on boot soles Hmmm, Lynn will wake Jim EVERY SINGLE time he SNORES the night prior to first camp day! Hmmm, Lynn will NOT give an iota on first day. Hmmm, Lynn will make dinner for Jim that night. With a beer. And manchego cheese with pears. Jim will be happy Lynn will ski better.
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Post by richk on Nov 20, 2014 6:58:59 GMT -7
Hi folks, just found this board, though I've skied with Todd and Dan this year.
I feel your pain, Jim, but DR and HH have really sharp eyes and they've always put me in the right group even though it has been sometimes disappointing. You're in that group because they see something very specific.
Just ski your best and accept the verdict.
For sure make round turns with good speed control, doing whatever you need to to deliver that outcome. That will make it easier for them to see what your needs are.
It's less fun to be in over your head and struggling.
RichK
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Post by JimRatliff on Nov 20, 2014 7:29:53 GMT -7
RichK: Welcome to the forum. Feel free to interject a bit of information about yourself. Good points, and I've never been in the wrong group, just not in Lynn's group. I certainly wouldn't want to wind up in too high a group. That's why I think Dan's suggestion of finding a way to pull Lynn back to my level (or less) would work so well. On the other hand, the threat of a lost dinner is a concern.
Thanks to everyone for the excellent suggestions, both real and tongue in cheek.
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Post by meput on Nov 22, 2014 8:52:20 GMT -7
Hi folks, just found this board, though I've skied with Todd and Dan this year. I feel your pain, Jim, but DR and HH have really sharp eyes and they've always put me in the right group even though it has been sometimes disappointing. You're in that group because they see something very specific. Just ski your best and accept the verdict. For sure make round turns with good speed control, doing whatever you need to to deliver that outcome. That will make it easier for them to see what your needs are. It's less fun to be in over your head and struggling. RichK Rich, welcome to Peak Skiers! I think you were a coach at the Blue/Dark Blue camp that I attended last December. It's nice to have a coach around to help a poor learner, like me, get it right (sorry about the self deprecating, but I am a PMTS student ) Welcome aboard Jim 2
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Post by superbman on Nov 22, 2014 15:40:46 GMT -7
Can I ask a few questions about the short turn camp?
How long are these camps? How is each day Broken down?
Is the Short turn camp dedicated solely to the Bullet Proof Brushed Carved or is a pursuit of all types of short turn (Pure slalom carve and the Brushed carve)?
Do most folks leave the camp with a pretty credible all-mountain short turn that they can put right into all mountain skiing (Is this one of the camps that has a 'previous camp experience' prerequisite)?
Does the Short Turn Replace the Super-Blue…and is it a prerequisite for the Bumps camp (Is Harald doing another bump camp this season…)?
I must say, it's a pretty unique sounding product, There are other 'ski improvement clinics, terrain mastery clinics (bumps, pow, steep, etc). But I really love the idea of a camp dedicated to a single turn that works all over.
You all know I'm an outlier, but of all the camps, this one always seems the most compelling, so I'm just wondering.
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