Winter Slalom Training

[Ryota]

Hey Ballers! Winter is coming in Japan.

but I am not stop skiing!

 

I'm currently running at 36mph/58k 28off/14m 32off/13m.

But, Should I keep skiing at 36mph/58k? Or should ski down to 34mph/55k in winter?

 

Thanks!!

 

 

[gregy]

I usually slow down and work on technique and form. You can go 1 to 2 mph slower.

[BCM]

My normal game plan when it gets cold is to put on the drysuit and keep skiing. Several years ago I slowed down and was not happy with the results. The last few years I have kept my speed and starting rope length consistent and skied. In winter I general spend more time on my longer line lengths and only occasionally work on my hardest pass, but I don't slow down. I did in the past and wasn't happy with the results.

[Drago]

 

[Horton]

@Ryota I think most skiers run a lot of longer line passes but not on as short of a rope. In your case I would suggest running a lot of 28 off passes.

[LeonL]

As long as you are able to maintain you current level of performance, why slow down? As @horton said, maybe stick with 28/14m concentrate on form.

[Ryota]

@BCM @Horton @LeonL

Thank you for the advice!

It's common way to practice among Japanese skiers that slow down the speed in winter.

 

Also I had been skiing at down to 55k in winter but will stick with 58k and improve my technic at 14m!!