Before giving the video feedback I just want to say that everyone has done well and improved over the space of three short lessons – which when distributed between 5 “different” people is not a lot! Developing good ski technique is difficult and demanding but with good understanding it’s within the reach of any ski enthusiast. Most important is concentration on being conscious of the body in every turn you make. Conscious activity retrains the unconscious programs that we would otherwise automatically default to. Over time body awareness grows too and this enables finer control. It’s this personal evolution that makes skiing constantly interesting – and of course the amazing terrain that this then opens up for access when snow conditions are right.
Video Feedback
Adrian: Good use of the skis through dynamics with independent leg action. Good close stance. Upper body following the skis – not quite “rotation” but enough to prevent angulation! The goal was to have the upper body counter turning from the hip to create angulation.
Georgia: There’s improvement in every key aspect with the skis working properly and flowing motion. Keep working in this direction. There needs to be more relaxation at the outside hip joint. There may be postural consideration – lower back is hollowed so perhaps hold the pelvis up a little at the front. That might possibly release the pelvis and get the body centered more over one leg. Focusing on an even closer stance (feet closer together) might also lead to standing better on one hip joint.
Ella: Definitely now working the uphill ski and using the first half of the turn. Make sure the pelvis is held up at the front and the hips face downhill at the end of the turn more than the shoulders (short turns) – to protect your back. I’m really glad you got the idea today and could feel the grip through the start of the turns instead of pushing the tails out. Its a big change to make.
Harry: There were tantalising hints of angulation. Do everything possible to eradicate rotation!!! Obviously strong and athletic but persevere because changes are actually happening – don’t get comfortable with your existing technique. Focus on short turns and pivoting.
Cara (Kara?): Good independence of the legs and dynamics. Keep working on this and try to cultivate angulation.
