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[outkastsl]

Hey Guys,

I see a lot of recent threads and I need some advice on improving my skiing. I've been up 3 times in the past 2 years and 3 times so far this year. I'm able to link turns and carve a bit, but fall over a lot (this is on beginner slopes). On intermediate slopes, I'm a bit intimidated and loose control over the bumps. I'm on a Revolution Pro Comp monoski that I've bought second hand and adjusted everything to my liking so far, but need to be tighter in my bucket. I think the bucket may be a bit loose because I bought the ski second hand and have been adding padding and added click straps from snowboard bindings to get a tighter fit. Also I feel like when seated all the way, I'm leaning to far back so I added some back padding to push me forward a bit, but it isn't enough. I've taken 3 lessons last year and none this year. My binding is mounted in the center as you guys mentioned.

Any advice? Also, I'd like to know what skis you are using. I'm looking into getting a new ski that is fatter with a nice side cut so I can be a bit more balanced. I'm currently on a Nordica Supercharger 170 ski and I'm not sure if it's perfect for me.

Thanks,

Steve

[wheeels]

If you want to know if you are centered on the ski take a wooden dowel and put it under the ski, it should be just as easy to tip it forward as it is back that will tell you if you are to far or back.

You should be one with the bucket, its like a ski boot it needs to hold you firmly so you might want to look at a custom seat insert or more padding just make sure you are sill centered and neutral in the seat.

I ski a head monster 156 its a fun aggressive ski I am looking around for something longer and fatter now.

[outkastsl]

i definitely need to do the dowel test. I'm aware that I need to be one with the bucket, i've added padding all around, plus a small Roho because I got a pressure sore on my first trip up. I'll add more side padding to lock me in better. I added those click straps so i'm an nice and snug when I'm strapped.

You are on such a short ski, why did you choose it? Must be so easy to turn. I was considering a 160mm ski that's fatter and has a nice side cut, any advice on skis?

[wheeels]

I got a great deal on the skis they are stiff and fast and I can really move them. I have not had a chance to ski much else I am looking at hitting some ski demo days and trying some out I think thats the best way to try out skis.

[qman]

although you get some stability in terms of standing still from a wider ski they are generally a little slow edge to edge and therefor slightly harder to ski. they however probably make up for it in other ways. correct tuning (or detuning) of the ski is also important.

if you are still struggling a bit dont go anything past about a 20m sidecut radius.

re binding mounting, you really dont want to have the ski mounted true centre of the ski, you want a traditional ski mount.

[outkastsl]

i'm sorry, regarding the binding mount, it is a traditional ski mount. I understand that a wider ski will be harder to go edge to edge, but I think I may need it also due to the powder we've had. Definately want extra ski's to handle different terrain.

Edited by outkastsl, 07 January 2010 - 07:15 AM.

[driley]

outkastsl, on Jan 5 2010, 02:56 AM, said:

Hey Guys,

I see a lot of recent threads and I need some advice on improving my skiing. I've been up 3 times in the past 2 years and 3 times so far this year. I'm able to link turns and carve a bit, but fall over a lot (this is on beginner slopes). On intermediate slopes, I'm a bit intimidated and loose control over the bumps. I'm on a Revolution Pro Comp monoski that I've bought second hand and adjusted everything to my liking so far, but need to be tighter in my bucket. I think the bucket may be a bit loose because I bought the ski second hand and have been adding padding and added click straps from snowboard bindings to get a tighter fit. Also I feel like when seated all the way, I'm leaning to far back so I added some back padding to push me forward a bit, but it isn't enough. I've taken 3 lessons last year and none this year. My binding is mounted in the center as you guys mentioned.

Any advice? Also, I'd like to know what skis you are using. I'm looking into getting a new ski that is fatter with a nice side cut so I can be a bit more balanced. I'm currently on a Nordica Supercharger 170 ski and I'm not sure if it's perfect for me.

Thanks,

Steve

I'm digging up old posts in my quest for information as I am new at this as well. I've been out about 5 full days now. All with a trainer. Each day gets better and better. Yesterday I made huge gains.

My suggestion, if you can do it, is to spend more time with a good instructor. They can see what you are doing wrong and drill you on what it takes to get better. Just over a month ago I was flopping all over the Sesame Street run in Mammoth and now I am fairly confident on what are listed as black diamond runs in Mammoth. This would not be the case if I had not had such great help from the adaptive instructors at DSES in Mammoth. Having someone behind you reminding you to keep looking downhill, thinking about the next turn, getting your riggers in the right position helps so much. It is easy to pickup and fall back into habits that you don't catch but someone watching you ski will.

What I am most happy about is that I am skiing in complete control. They won't let me go to the tougher stuff until I can show I can control the situation. Such as being able to make very reliable and consistently tight turns to control my speed and stop where I intend.

Anyway, from a fellow newbee, that is my advice. Stick with the instructors as much as you can.

You should come on over to the Eastside next season and we can ski together.

[outkastsl]

Hi Driley - since this post, i've bought a new ski and have had it mounted ski center. I'm skiing much better now with it than the previous setup which was boot center. I have better control now and have a lot more confidence. I don't necessarily need to ride with a program anymore, but I will plan on taking some high performance ski clinics at Alpine Meadows next year with Bill Bowness to push my skills more.

[driley]

outkastsl, on Apr 29 2010, 02:00 PM, said:

Hi Driley - since this post, i've bought a new ski and have had it mounted ski center. I'm skiing much better now with it than the previous setup which was boot center. I have better control now and have a lot more confidence. I don't necessarily need to ride with a program anymore, but I will plan on taking some high performance ski clinics at Alpine Meadows next year with Bill Bowness to push my skills more.

I'm sure I posted somewhere that the ski I was using has been changed and it is mounted ski center as well and I like how it is working.

Bill is great. I may try and get up to Alpine Meadows next season.