Fluffy Kitty
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(I've seen the video before, but I didn't quite understand the point he is trying to make…)
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Waist-high moguls (exaggerating)
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(I've seen the video before, but I didn't quite understand the point he is trying to make…)
bounceswoosh
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I think he's trying to describe retraction turns. Maybe.
marzNC
Angel Diva
Came across a video by an Austrian that reminded me of this thread from last season. Shows a progression of drills for short turns on groomed, then how it can be done in bumps. Of course, can take quite a while to get from starting out to being comfortable at speed on bumps. I know I need plenty more practice.
volklgirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
OMG, I had nightmares about javelin turns during my race training. Yikes!!! The leapers looked like a blast, though!
In the first short turn demos, it looks like they've gone to a blocking pole plant (solid plant right at the end of the turn, rather than a touch at the start). I get it in bumps as it keeps the upper body still and facing down the fall line, but in standard short turms? Yet they don't mention that at all.
In the first short turn demos, it looks like they've gone to a blocking pole plant (solid plant right at the end of the turn, rather than a touch at the start). I get it in bumps as it keeps the upper body still and facing down the fall line, but in standard short turms? Yet they don't mention that at all.
vanhoskier
Angel Diva
Nice shots of retraction turns!
My favorite was the guy in the left side, halfway visible in one of the last bump scenes, on his back with legs and poles in the air. A reminder that everyone, at some point, has flailed in the bumps!
Fluffy Kitty
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
A lot of the videos about bump skiing have someone on the ground in the background. A reminder that it's easier said than done.
vanhoskier
Angel Diva
And I've been that person flailing around more than once!A lot of the videos about bump skiing have someone on the ground in the background. A reminder that it's easier said than done.
Fluffy Kitty
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
OK, so one more thing to be nervous about on bumps: is there someone filming that person who looks awesome, while I'm here flailing around?
bounceswoosh
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
OK, so one more thing to be nervous about on bumps: is there someone filming that person who looks awesome, while I'm here flailing around?
Ski like no one's watching.
