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Looks like SkiA updated their training manual a bit. A blog entry from Sept 2014 includes additional ideas such as balancing on one foot and using a ball while using the Sweetspot.
The FAQs include a list of things to do. Good to know that doing refresher exercises two weeks before ski season starts is recommended.
From SkiA FAQ
Any do's and don'ts?
The FAQs include a list of things to do. Good to know that doing refresher exercises two weeks before ski season starts is recommended.
From SkiA FAQ
Any do's and don'ts?
- Do read our safety and fitting instructions in the manual
- Do start on the green blocks, even if you are an expert skier. The key to success is to perfect your balance and movement patterns on each size. Starting with the green blocks provides you with the foundation to move to the harder challenges, even if you use them only very briefly
- Do take your time to progress. Gain confidence and expertise on each block size, before you move onto harder blocks. The flip side to this is that challenging yourself on harder blocks, and then moving back to the easier blocks, is a great way to improve your skills quickly.
- Don't be in too much of a rush to get to the black blocks. Skiers love a challenge and are naturally competitive. If you're a good skier, you may want to get straight to the black blocks as quickly as possible. We see this over and over again in training sessions. The black blocks are extremely hard - they are like balancing sideways on a tightrope in ski boots. You will need exceptional balance skills to use these confidently. The good news is that almost everybody can develop these skills with time and practice. The best way to develop these skills is to perfect your balance and movement patterns on the larger blocks, and gradually increase the challenge.
- Do try to keep your feet still on the floor, and use your body to balance. Don't use little 'baby' steps forwards and backwards to balance - if you have to do this repeatedly, then you're cheating! You need to develop your skills on the larger blocks again
- Do keep your feet side by side - having one foot forwards is another way of cheating!
- Do have fun. Try doing the exercises in time to music. Play catch and throw, and find new ways to challenge your balance.