popof Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hi there! Well Horton's great idea of sharing videos actually led me to posting my first poll, one I've been wanting to post for a long time. I'm a fairly recent slalom skier (5-6 years) and I must admit I've done most of my teaching alone, watching over and over and over the same waterski videos, and playing the sick moves in my head again and again and again and trying to do the same on the water. Always been a great admirer of smooooooth skiers so obviously I favor seeing Guys like T Whisper or Nate running smooth 32's and 35's than seeing world champions rip 41offs and 43offs. Not that I'm not impressed, but I get my kick (I admit) from watching beaaaaauuuuutiful smoooth carving slalom, more than Huge balls of spray and a Guy praying for his life between two buoys. Sooooo this brings me to the poll, according to you, which is the best Slalom video and why? Which ones have you seen? Which one would you recommend? Etc etc... All the best for 2013 to everyone on the site! Thanks @Horton for the Great Work! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popof Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Personnally I've only seen Evolve, EIW 1 and EIW2 and a French one called "Definition" I think. Evolve is, IMHO, clearly above the others, EIW1&2 coming very very close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted January 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2013 I like West Coast Slalom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popof Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 @ALPJr Ok! will include it asap :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popof Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Woooooops it appears I'm unable to edit the "Poll" part of my post :(. @Horton, I don't know if you can / mind taking the time to, edit and add other videos? Else sorry guys we'll have to stick to it as it is :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted January 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2013 The only video I have is Slalom with Andy Mapple. But after I watched that a couple times I went out and ran my first 32 off at 34 mph. Go figure. I'll watch that again before this season. Have only seen a few clips from Edged but it is pretty cool. Nice views and angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted January 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2013 From an instruction standpoint I really like the Andy Mapple video. From an entertainment perspective Evolve and EIW 1 are both really good. I have never even heard of Skier vs Skier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 17, 2013 Administrators Share Posted January 17, 2013 @APLjr West Coast Slalom? http://media.tumblr.com/fe497dd337d9af8479bb6398b9565d16/tumblr_inline_mg6n5ltl6X1rxe4lt.gif Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JohnCox Posted January 17, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 17, 2013 West Coast Slalom might be the worst video I have ever seen.....I really like evolve. In fact, I think I will watch it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted January 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2013 The Secret Spot. Why? Because it depicts the ski lifestyle, especially growing up as a lake rat. It presents many disciplines in a very positive way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller SkiJay Posted January 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2013 Edged in Water 1 & 2 actually. Todd Ristorcelli makes the best ski videos ever. Best music. Best film work. Best bonus tracks. Please do a third Risto ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddF Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Don't have evolve but sounds like I need to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampacdan Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I would like to see 43@43 - Jeff Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted January 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2013 Great Film!!!! "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 43@43 is awesome. Not an instructional video but really a well produced documentary of a terrific person who happens to ski pretty well too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted January 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 18, 2013 Extras Section in Evolve has "Smooth Ones" and "39 Off." Great for technique visualization. West Coast Slalom sections "Marcus On Gates" and "Marcus On Marcus." Very understandable explanations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted January 18, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 18, 2013 @ToddL is right. Secret Spot is great and the interview with Bink is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted January 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2013 Evolve has been in my work lap top since it came out (except for an occassional play on the big screen. Great for buisness travel. I wore out my first EIW 1, literally. Called the folks up and they shipped me a new one for free! Love both vids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted January 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2013 Drew Ross's vid is still one of my favorites. I like the humor and I know some of the skiers including Drew. Wish he would do another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 19, 2013 Drew Ross vid is good, disagree on the humor...flavor thing I guess. Would like a copy of the secret spot. Got one for a friend a long time ago, should have for myself as can't find one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller auskier Posted January 22, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 22, 2013 edged 1 was the one that started it all. Then PJ dropped some good ones with some pretty cool angles. I didnt like EIW 2 as much. With GoPros and easily accessible quality gear these days (even more so than a few years ago), it wont be long before someone comes out with another quality production to push it further, eg 3D. Imagine in 3D a slow-mo of asher coming into 2 ball at 41 sending a wall straight at you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted January 22, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 22, 2013 Drew's came out at least a couple of years prior to EIW1 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted January 22, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 22, 2013 I like the Secret Spot a lot also but that is more of a water lifestyle video than just a water ski video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted January 22, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted January 22, 2013 The best video is video of yourself. You can learn a lot more by watching yourself ski then watching a pro. If you can, go side by side with yourself and another great skier that is skiing at the same speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 23, 2013 Administrators Share Posted January 23, 2013 @MS that always puts me in a bad mood. The truth sucks. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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