Okay, after a couple of long shifts, I present you: me standing in boots. Two different stances, both cause thigh burn, even standing there indoors. I can squat over 200#, strength better not be the issue.
@snoWYmonkey , I would really appreciate your, and of course anyone else’s input. Gotta figure this out. This is my year
Ready- position makes sense. That might also explain why I’m fine when actually skiing, but not on flat roads. To me it always looks like people are “standing up” when on cat tracks
Yep, most people stand up and aren't in the best stance when cruising down cat tracks. During my first few lessons with very experienced instructors out west, I was shown ways to use cat tracks to practice proper stance. First lesson at Alta, my instructor told me to do the drill he showed me all the time on groomers for the rest of the day, especially on the long cat track called Collins Return. Feels a little silly at first, but makes a difference in the long run. If you look, most people on cat tracks don't have their hands and arms in optimal positions. It's not necessary but practicing good form there helps a great deal when on more challenging terrain, whether that is a steeper blue or a black with bumps and/or trees. More likely to move "down the hill" instead of into the backseat after developing good habits on easy terrain.Interesting... I thought I was the only one. I hate cat tracks, especially long ones. I can never quite figure out whether to straghtline them or make little turns. It feels weirdly uncomfortable to just sled down, but turns can sometimes slow you down too much or cut off crazy banshees zipping by on all sides. I much prefer runs with actual pitch. And yes, my legs can feel like I am in a barre class.
No spoilers front or back; I’m definitely leaning into the tongue. That has been my way of trying to compensate for my upright torso, as I’m trying to put at least some of my weight on the gear.
Ready- position makes sense. That might also explain why I’m fine when actually skiing, but not on flat roads. To me it always looks like people are “standing up” when on cat tracks
YesYou're saying these are your AT boots?
Another day, another photoshoot:
Orange buckles: dynafit hoji, at boots. Silver buckles: lange rx downhill boot
I tried different stances, with and without magazine, same instant thigh burn.
I also tried to not lean on my tongue; If I do, I really bend the boot.View attachment 12271View attachment 12272View attachment 12273
Sorry, late to reply. I agree with skisailor and all the previous comments. Thanks for all the photos. Do you get the burn when standing in the go ski position with bare feet? What about bare feet with a wedge under heels? Just continuing to explore cause and effect.