Baller gjohnson Posted August 31, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2011 Here is Nate running 39' and his 41' attempt at the Midwest Regional tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted August 31, 2011 Gold Member Share Posted August 31, 2011 Nate Smith does *exactly* what I want to do. His body type is like mine and his style is like mine (except a zillion times better). This offseason I may just watch video of him over and over. I'll never be as good as he is, and I'm fine with that. But unlike what I see from many other pros, I think I can try to emulate everything he does and end up a better skier for it. Does he do any clinics and/or has anyone found him to be a good instructor? Or perhaps the better question is: Who is HIS instructor? Btw, the conditions look prety marginal in that video. Usually if you can see anything on the water surface in a video, it means the actual water was pretty bad. Was that the case here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller unksskis Posted August 31, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2011 He skis with a lot of guys, but I'd think his main influence has been Tynan, as well as vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted August 31, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2011 Earlier in the year I had to opportunity to ski with Nate at our lake in NC and had some discussion with him at the time about his interest level in coaching. At the time, he said he really didn't have an interest in coaching; but, with age comes wisdom and maybe his views will change in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted August 31, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2011 Just keep in mind that sometimes when things come natural to people it is hard for them to explain to others how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted August 31, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2011 Wow, does anyone think it's crazy how low he keeps his handle after edge change and release while waiting for the ball. I'm not sure I've seen others do this to this extent. He doesn't extend until he has to extend. Clearly he's got it goin' on, so no argument! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted August 31, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2011 Runs a very early line. Tried that tonight while working on my 38s. On to something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 31, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2011 Is he placing the handle where his hips are going to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted August 31, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted August 31, 2011 Concer with MattP. I've been coached by natural tallented skiers to no avail. Had great coaching from not so great skiers. Nate's low handle position to me is just a dif way to keep good handle control and an always tight line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller animal Posted August 31, 2011 Baller Share Posted August 31, 2011 His 41 was with a 10 to 15 tail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gjohnson Posted September 1, 2011 Author Baller Share Posted September 1, 2011 @animal The lake is my home site, and that was 6-8 tops. When the wind blows from the south over 10mph it looks much different. He accomplished the same score in practice under perfect conditions. Nate's an amazing skier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted September 2, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2011 Just love the video, I have watched it 20 times or more, Awsome skier, so much control, I have to say the ski doesn,t look so bad either, it doesnt miss a beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Boody Posted September 2, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2011 What is he doing so good? I say early edge change no matter what, doesn't pull to long (same thing). Very balanced and patient. Oh, and he freakin gifted, hate him. I also heard from a guy that skis with him that he is not known for his coaching....at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller auskier Posted September 2, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2011 Looks like he ran 4 at 39 in round one of under 21 worlds. Does that bring to an end his massive 39 streak? pretty epic. To be able to get away with an earlier edge change, you have to ride the line out very well, and for lack of a better term have excellent 'handle control,' which he does. He is a long way out to the buoy line before his elbow leaves his hip to release and reach. Tell me if you disagree... but, I think he releases the handle 'down and forward' or lower than almost anyone. This to help accelerate his centre of mass up on to his ski, because his ski is out in front of him so much off the second wake. He is not locked up and loaded because he is very square behind the boat and his hips are free to edge change and swing the ski out. He does most things we all try and do, just way better. Stays balanced and level - eyes up, moves with his COM and hips, awesome line control. look how close he is to the ball when he releases. it is 39 though. same thing at 32, just not as obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller auskier Posted September 2, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2011 and then there is the 'x factor' who can get away with this at 39? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted September 2, 2011 Gold Member Share Posted September 2, 2011 I always thought having your ski actually touch the water was over-rated... (holy $#@^!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Boody Posted September 2, 2011 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2011 Than, no kidding, wow. Regarding that handle motion that auskier mentioned. I noticed that too AND I noticed that Mapple and Bedal do the same thing. They stand tall, push the handled down and then back up as they complete the turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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