Baller skibug Posted October 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2019 I have seen this many times when watching pro events. It looks like at the top of the glide, right before they turn in, they edge out ever so slightly, almost like outside edge pressure, then turn in. The overhead shot really makes it apparent. And, it is definitely an intentional move as it was consistent for this skier at 38. 39, 41. So what do they know/do that they are not telling us. https://www.facebook.com/sotiris.kyprios/videos/pcb.467203257475639/467202370809061/?type=3&theater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted October 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2019 I believe that if you video yourself from the same angle, you might see something similar. As we drop the body/hip inside the turn for completing it, the ski reacts going slightly outside before turning in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted October 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2019 There was actually an inside turn, then the outside turn. I'm guessing it was a little mini S turn to drain some speed, possibly getting close to turn in and having a little too much speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted October 27, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted October 27, 2019 It was executed the same way on three consecutive passes, I just didn't post the other two. I have seen multiple pros doing the same thing. It is very prevalent in Will Asher's turn in, but I have definitely seen others execute what seems to be the same approach. Pull out, glide, outside edge pressure, THEN...turn in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted October 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2019 I have the skier next to me now and he says that @ScottScott is right. Trying to keep a tight line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted October 27, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted October 27, 2019 That is interesting and insightful. So, as most skiers do, when they are too fast in the glide and feel as though they are going to miss their turn in, we fall back on our back foot thinking it will slow us down....but alas...it does not. It just creates more load and poor body position to start the pass. I try to bend my front knee and get over the front, even more, when I am too fast because getting the front of the ski in the water actually slows it down more than rolling back....but...even at that, I still wind up on the back more than I want to be. The small "S" turn is something I will need to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DanE Posted October 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2019 @skialex Having a sk weekend at Drepani are we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted October 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2019 @DanE Kiafas lake, last tournament of the season, Phillipos is here, and he was sitting next to me when I read the post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ScottScott Posted October 27, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 27, 2019 What do I win??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Adam Caldwell Posted October 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted October 28, 2019 @skibug is right on track. Its just speed management. The reality is, the skiers make this move in order to manage speed relative to the boat. That subtle edge away will decelerate the skiers downcourse speed, allowing the boat to pull away a little faster prior to their target point for the turn in for the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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