Administrators Horton Posted February 18, 2013 Administrators Share Posted February 18, 2013 You guys seen this? Rossi is the man! https://facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151459413268748&set=vb.203457833007589&type=2&theater Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thanks John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller fu_man Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 @chrisrossi I noticed you used a 2 hand gate here as opposed to the 1 hand gate you have used in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 Great Job Chris !!!! Making it look that easy should sell a lot of Strada's. WOW, a Dislike from @tjm for paying Chris a compliment ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JC McCavit Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 @Horton - What was there to see? I don't do the facebook thing. Is there youtube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 18, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted February 18, 2013 Will post you tube tonight Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JC McCavit Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 @Horton - Thanks, Rossi is my favorite skier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Johnson Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted February 18, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted February 18, 2013 His off side lean is insane.!! It looks to be more powerful then onside. I want that. !! That would be something to see at 1/4 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Rich Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 white water to white water... need I say more. I see Rossi never over turns, he under turns. This allows the ski to keep moving. Something to be learned here. I for one almost always over turn, ski stops, game over. Not one of these turns is perfect, however the ski always keeps moving. Lots of space even at 41 to make an error, as long as you don't STOP the ski. What do you all think about that. Lesson learned NEVeR STOP THE SKI! Thanks for sharing this video, lots to be learned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted February 18, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted February 18, 2013 @Rich, I did notice that and was even thinking why is he waiting and making such a slow turn at 3 and 5. And then bam....huge hook up stacked and off like a rocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steven_Haines Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 That looked like a cake walk for him! He has such a strong toe side pull...INCREDIBLE! Well it's obvious that -41 isn't the end of the line for 34 mph. These guys just keep upping the ante, where does it end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted February 18, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted February 18, 2013 @chrisrossi - well done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 @fu_man I started doing the 2hg sometime last summer. I like the connection I get turning in. @Ed_Johnson and @JC McCavit thanks for the compliments. @Wish I have always felt strong on that side. This goes with my belief that I learned wrong foot forward! @Rich I like your observation. I always try to keep the ski moving, so the Strada is designed to follow suit. By completing turns (not cutting them off by skidding or over-rotating through the last phaze of the turn), I carry more speed into the connection which means I can accelerate from a faster starting point. This creates more space on the other side of the center line to set up good turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 Very nice! I tried late last season to take less angle out of the ball and just hold on to it. That was a game changing moment for me in running -38. All of the sudden with what seemed like less energy and less top speed I was still feeling early and in control on the other side of the wake. Will keep working on that one seeing Chris rip that pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thanks @Razorskier1. It's not possible to come into the buoys at 41 with as much space before the buoy as we have at 32 and longer lines. I think most skiers get ahead of themselves beofre completing the turn and are trying to get too early instead of taking a more realistic/optimal path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Rich Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 @wish I like how you put it. Is he waiting? Maybe that is what he is actually doing. Think about what works. If the ski goes out in front of the skier at the completion of the turn, the skier will be able to be closer to the center line when getting rengaged with the boat as the skier moves forward in the direction of the next ball, the angle will lesson as the skier moves in towards the center line with this technique, much greater chance for success to absorb the "hit" Skier can be stacked and ready to GO. At the ball the skier is most vulnerable to over turning, falling, stopping, ect... I wonder if Rossi actually thinks about this?? Maybe he'll answer for us. I for one have learned a valuble lesson. Thanks @wish ; another "awha" moment! Over turning is almost always the end of a pass. This technique allows the skier to continue moving & advancing to the next turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2odawg79 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 "I think most skiers get ahead of themselves beofre completing the turn and are trying to get too early instead of taking a more realistic/optimal path." Thx for not mentioning my name there Chris! =-D Great to see you gettin' R Done and hearing your advice again. Best of Luck to you in 2013! -Enjoy the Ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danspence Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPsqFIFPZXA&feature=youtu.be @chrisrossi hope you don't mind took your video and slowed it down to half speed. Awesome style and skier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Rich Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 @dan how do you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danspence Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Used final cut pro to slow it all down, took the video from youtube and imported it into final cut pro. Can also do it in iMovie but I just use final cut cause I have it @Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted February 18, 2013 Gold Member Share Posted February 18, 2013 Great work, Chris!! I must admit, my first reaction was: Wonder if this will help slow the "36 is easier than 34" talk? But anyhow, very cool. I'll try to study this. And great observations by Wish and Rich above! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Rich Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 I think the difference between 34 and 36 at 38 or shorter is between 2-3 buoys maybe 1-2 . 36 is less forgiving, at 36 you can attack more, however you have to edge change sooner at 36. There are trade offs. Bottom line short line slalom 38 39 41 is tough at any speed. At 34 @ 35 or longer the buoy difference might be more in the 4-6 range. Maybe Rossi will chime in on this also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chuck_Dickey Posted February 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 18, 2013 @chrisrossi You posted that you are strong on your offside because you learned wrong foot forward; can you please elaborate more on that comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted February 19, 2013 Gold Member Share Posted February 19, 2013 @Rich I agree with those rough numbers. The gap closes as the line shortens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted February 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2013 @chrisrossi is so amazingly smooth from start to finish. He is looking very formidable this year. Makes me proud to ride my SenateC knowing what incredible pros are behind it! I thought the article on the front page about Rossi going exclusively at 34 was excellent. It shows what a competitive spirit these guys truly have and that their desire to compete is amazing! The Big Dawg is only going to get better and better. I am looking forward to the next few years as these guys take the level of the Big Dawg to new heights. If only the Big Dawg had been around when Grimditch, Duvall and the other legends quit competing!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted February 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2013 @Brady Me thinks @Horton is messing with you about Rossi skiing 34 exclusively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted February 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2013 @ShaneH wouldn't be the first or certainly the last time he will be messing with me! :) @Horton ass!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted February 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2013 @Brady thanks for the compliments. Glad to have you riding Radar! @Chuck_Dickey my dad pushed me from behind and my right foot went forward. Thus I was from then on, right foot forward. I surf, skateboard, and snowboard left foot forward. I have tried skiing with my left foot forward and it feels pretty good. Think I ran into 34 or 36mph at 15off my first try. I have always felt better on that side even with my right foot forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted February 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2013 Don't worry, @Brady ...........you can always go to skifly if @Horton gives you too much grief. LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted February 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hopefully the attached text on the front page (Thanks @Horton!) should offer some insight. And just for the record, I will not be giving up 36 just yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 19, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted February 19, 2013 First guy who says they are unaware of the front page is banned Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tfriess Posted February 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2013 Agreed Rossi is the man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted February 19, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted February 19, 2013 My brother was unaware. I knew about it the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted February 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2013 That last comment by @Horton is why I love this forum! Always fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted February 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2013 @chrisrossi It's good to have you here too. The notes you put down for that video clip are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 19, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted February 19, 2013 @ShaneH if only we could get @chrisrossi to hang out enough to earn a Panda Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted February 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2013 @Horton if he gets my Colbert... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Garn Posted February 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2013 If I could ski like anybody, it would be @chrisrossi. Even my wife has commented, when I show her videos, how fluid and natural Chris looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted February 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2013 @chrisrossi - great to have you on BOS, and thanks for your tips on slalomguru, facebook, BOS, etc. Great skiing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted February 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 19, 2013 That 4 ball turn was crazy though. Tight with very little delay before the hookup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted February 20, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted February 20, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2013 What's all this front page talk about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted February 20, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2013 @skidawg I was just having a little fun and trying to find a way to get the Baller's to watch the 34mph video. I will be skiing the pro events this year so my timeline for big dog moves back to at least 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller markchilcutt Posted February 20, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 20, 2013 @chrisrossi you know how i feel about your skiing and well its mediocre at best lol!!! I am kidding you bro relax geeez you da rock star slalom guy in my book!!! thanks for rocking it!! so dam sic! and thanks for sharing it with all of us!! this gives me hope that someday i will run -38!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted February 21, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 21, 2013 It defibaty looks easy when u do it @chrisrossi I agree w ur observation of having to really let the ski finish at 41, just real hard to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted February 21, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 21, 2013 @rico we can only take as much into the center line as we can manage after it. Easier said than done for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted February 21, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks @skidawg. Ski design/set up plays a big part too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted February 21, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 21, 2013 @markchilcutt you are a riot. Pretty darn good skier as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller matthewbrown Posted February 21, 2013 Baller Share Posted February 21, 2013 @chrisrossi nice work! what about incorporating a reverse Kjellander slam over there on 2,4 to spice up the pass a bit ?!@!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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