So what are you guys working on?

[Horton]

Since I switched back to my Elite from a Strada 55 it is really clear to me how hard I hit the end of the turn. The 55 forgave this but the Elite is like “90 Degrees? Ok Hold on”.  As fun as that may be it is not really good for control.  

To fix this. I am trying to keep my free hand off the handle a fraction longer at the finish of the turn.  I ran some 32s and 35s this way last night and it felt pretty good.  Think I managed to move the power away from the ball line a bit. Working on this derails some of the other things I am trying to do at the ball but for now I think it is a smart trade off.

[MrJones]

Level shoulders and vision.

[Agustafson]

I'm working on being more patient on my 1,3,5 side I guess that would be my onside RF foot fwd?? AS I go around the turn islands I tell myself handle up at 1 ball and counter rotate @ 2 then at three hold back a bit, not trying to over turn! I've also gone back to working on a 2 handed gates which seem's to be setting me up better for my 1 ball with a nice smooth roll in.. I ran some really clean 32's yesterday and worked on a couple 35's only getting up to 2 ball.. Last year at this time I was struggling to get into 28's... My gates still need some work but I'm having a lot of fun skiing this year!!!!!! Worst part is I'm still in a drysuit, RADAR water temp was 62 yesterday....

[ski6jones]

Better counter through the turn on my offside, usually achieved by trying to stay off the handle a bit longer.  I'm on the Elite also and it punishes with too much angle if I try to get on the handle too soon.  If I don't reach for the handle too soon the turn is unreal.

That and better handle control at the hookup and edge change.

[RichardDoane]

Staying on the handle, proper counter, vision up, rear arm tension w/level shoulders, soft front leg - all at the same time !

[acmx]

For me it's been mostly gates longer lengths really nice, but 38 not so nice (55k). JTH, why did you switch skis? Sounded like you were ripping it on the strada55.*

[skidawg]

Lately I've been working on a sixer of leinenkugels sunset wheat!  I may graduate to something a bit heavier this weekend.  http://www.ballofspray.com/vanillaforum/js/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-foot-in-mouth.gif

[Thomas Wayne]

Bruce55,

I've got two words for you: intermediate loop.

TW

[RichardDoane]

or just add a .5M loop to your handle, giving you the extra length for practicing between 28, 32, and 35

[skidawg]

Head up; handle control; progressive tempo (gate)

[scoke]

 

Last night I learnt how to reach correctly. Was able to go from right to left and left to right better. Felt kinda good.

 

 Bruce55,

 When I skied with you last year you had some strong looks at 12m didn't you? Sounds like you have changed your setup quite a bit though?

[Old MS Accout]

Dawg,

Its good to know you southern boys are drinking some good beer. I still have 3 cases of sunset wheat in my fridge. I can save it for my 6 rounder if you come up.