When the “new school of slalom” fad came out a few years back, there were some key similarities identified between snow skiing and waterskiing that few people had previously bothered to consider. Many of these were contrary to the established “proper” slalom technique, but on analysis, proved to be very valid and effective when applied to slalom.
I believe the most important, and most overlooked similarity is that the snowskier tries to keep his upper body constantly facing downhill while letting his hips and knees do all the work in turning. Similarly, the slalom skier should keep his upper body always facing squarely downcourse. The fundamental basis is stability of balance which leads to efficiency of movement – keeping the ski(s) moving instead of stopping. Applying this concept to the slalom course is equally valid – and makes several other key body alignments fall into place.
Shoulders facing downhill, eyes and shoulders level. Note how well balanced this skier looks.
Photo 1. The snowskier's upper body is still and the hips/knees are doing the work.
2010 has been an incredible spring and summer with more great guests and memories than we could imagine! Time has passed so quickly, that here we are it's the first of August and there are only 3 more months left in our 2010 season! We have been so busy with all of our guests there just has not been enough hours in the days to get our blog posts out! We finally did it...another awesome lesson from Terry a relevent pro skier and coach(and now neighbor) that spends everyday thinking about our sport and ways to improve his water skiing and ours! Those of you who have been here know exactly what I'm taking about...
Last Updated on Friday, 30 July 2010 21:52
Terry Winter On The Dock Water Ski Lesson: Counter Rotation Live!
It's almost summer and who wouldn't benefit from water ski lessons to improve their waterski technique? The time is perfect now to come to SkiSunsetRanch and ski with us,,, enjoy the California sun, warm water and perfect ski conditions with options for staying on or off site. There is no other place that you can get great waterski coaching like this, from a pure technician that really practices what he preaches! There are water ski coaches everywhere, but only a handful of skiers at this level with a skill set like this, currently coaching in the world! ENJOY!
Last Updated on Thursday, 27 May 2010 17:03
Terry Winter On The Dock "Water Ski Lesson: Gates Live!"
