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Angel Diva
Yeah, me too!
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I Purchased CARV
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cosmicplanks
Angel Diva
Exactly. I feel like it could help accelerate the learning curve.
Learning to ski is hard, why not use all the tools we have available?
But from my own experience, when I was just starting to learn, Carv did nothing for me. I was spinning my wheels trying to interpret the data, and I kept thinking “I’m doing exactly what Carv is telling me to do, why isn’t my score improving?” And then I’d have the score go up during a run where I thought I did nothing different. It was so frustrating! But this was in the very early days (I was a founding member). I’m excited to get the new hardware.
All that said, my skiing today is 100% learned from in-person instruction and I agree with others that this is still the best way to learn.
Posse Mama
Angel Diva
Thanks for the link.Annnnnnd thanks to you lovely ladies I just purchased Carv 2 as well.. can't wait to have skiing here and actually get to try them.
For anyone else, I found this a good read: https://getcarv.com/blog/introducing-carv-2
Would you be interested in sharing that code with me?
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Angel Diva
PM me your email and I can send you a code.
cosmicplanks
Angel Diva
It’s helpful to know the new units have started shipping. Now I’m wondering if I’m having PO Box issues, I ordered a while ago but have not received mine yet. :(
MissySki
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Maybe good to check in with them? My original delivery date was this coming Tuesday and I was surprised to receive it yesterday just 4 days after ordering. It was very quick. I know some other people who received theirs already as well.
Ermit
Angel Diva
I haven’t either. I’m a founding member who upgraded from Carv 1 almost a month ago but haven’t yet received the new version. Just checked and no shipping updates.
MissySki
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
That’s so odd…. Perhaps upgrades are just a separate process than new orders?
cosmicplanks
Angel Diva
I just got a reply from Carv today. The units that are an upgrade from Carv 1 have not started shipping yet. I think that’s why @MissySki’s unit has already shipped- it’s not an upgrade.
They said the upgrade units will start shipping in mid-November.
They said the upgrade units will start shipping in mid-November.
Ermit
Angel Diva
That makes sense. I can see how they’d want to prioritize getting new users their sensors so the new folks can start getting up to speed with the software, plus it makes a better impression. Theoretically the upgraded users could still be using their old sensors but I just got new boots and there’s no way I’m putting my old inserts in my new boots!
Thanks for sharing this information.
Trailside Trixie
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I like the concept and know someone who has it but it's not really of interest to me. I ski with a lot of really awesome skiers, take lots of clinics at my ski mountain where I work and outside on my own as well so I've no shortage of real time feedback.
Always love to hear what others think as they use it.
Always love to hear what others think as they use it.
Just out of curiosity, the units that clip onto your boots... how do they accommodate when one's boot already have Hottronic batteries? I barely have room in the legs of my ski pants for those already, not sure how you mange this addition on cold days if you use Hottronics as well.
Another couple of questions: The earbuds are provided or can you use your own? Can the phone be pocketed and left alone for the most part? The audio does the coaching, so I assume the phone isn't needed unless someone wishes to review data?
The product would be fun when skiing solo.
The product would be fun when skiing solo.
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Angel Diva
They are about the size of a car key fob, so won't take up much room under the pant leg. No earbuds--use your own. You connect them via Bluetooth. I think the phone can be left in your pocket unless you want to see certain things while skiing. I don't know since I have not used them yet.
mzapsCO
Certified Ski Diva
I have Carv 1 and am about to renew to get the new version. It doesn’t come with earbuds. I use helmet headphones so I don’t risk losing my AirPods. You also need your phone to initiate the drills and coaching.
mzapsCO
Certified Ski Diva
This is exactly the approach I take. I do a seasonal program that I supplement with Carv when skiing on my own.I do a seasonal ski lesson program, and don’t really anticipate it would replace that for me. Though I also get other stuff out of the program I do including camaraderie and line cutting privileges on weekends. I also love to have interactive discussions on technique with my instructors, ask questions, etc. For me, I think this will be fun on those days I’m on my own skiing and want to work on stuff…. which is quite often too.I am usually just going by how things feel and think it’ll be nice to get some feedback at those times, especially off piste.
Good to know. A car key fob in addition to the Hottronics will require wearing the widest legs of any ski pant I own!! lol. And I wouldn't be compelled to be looking at the data after every run, so phone can stay put. Also encouraging.
BlizzardBabe
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Reasonable price too. I'm impressed and now considering . . .
