What are you going to do different in 2021 to improve your skiing?

[Horton]

I am going to change my onside ( somehow ) so I do not fall back at apex.

[RazorRoss3]

I’m going to ski school for a week. First time getting coaching since 2015, seems well overdue.

 

I’m also going to be wearing a knee brace on my left leg for peace of mind after spending the last year rehabbing an ACL

[thager]

Watch a training video.

[Skoot1123]

I started this year right - went to Matt Rini water ski school for two days. First days on the water this year. Plenty to work on and plenty of things to look forward to. Can’t wait to start ripping it up.

 

My goal this year? Run 35 off at 34mph. Beyond that would be better - so that is my stretch goal.

[dchristman]

I'm just going to go for the magic ski and see what happens. I figure that'll be good for +12 balls and then I'll worry about what I can do different ;)

[MarkM]

Wider gate

[ForrestGump]

Skiing

[lpskier]

I took the winter (mostly) off and increased the gym by 50%.

[ColeGiacopuzzi]

Slow down the boat to consistently run my hardest pass, and work my way up.

[wawaskr]

Complete my Safe Sport training :*

[Cam]

Try to realise there is more to life than buoy count and go on to enjoy my skiing more, probably won't happen but as long as I am getting a buzz from it and meeting good friends I will keep at it.

[Horton]

update: trying harder. skiing worse.

[Clydesdale]

Just want to make it pretty.

[RichardDoane]

Focus on the small improvements that make a big difference

[aupatking]

Get more ski time. No replacement for time on the water. That and coaching

[chrislandy]

As my previous PT has quit and got a "proper" job, I just signed up to FPM so hopefully better strength, ski specific conditioning and some technique (rather than none!)

[Keukaskier]

I decided to get some coaching @theboardingschool for a week which was fantastic! Now I have all season to work on everything Manon and Freddy taught me : )

[Buxrus]

A lot of things. Probably too much. However, I am really exhausted by doing the same things over and over expecting different results.

 

Starting season on new ski, NRG R2. (4 seasons on 2019 Radar PB.)

Different RTP, a flatter foot bed, only 1/2” instead of full 1”.

Less rotation on RTP, keeping it straighter

Modified White cuff Reflex shell. Cut down the cuff and cut down the inside of the foot shell

Changing to the Denali Gate. At 59 this is the hardest of all.

 

I free skied 4 sets on R2 with trying to implement the DG. My primary goal was to get the feeling of swing or “flip” at CL.

 

I have 4 sets in the course so far. Through 35 already. The DG is truly the biggest difference so far. It really allows me not to load the ski too early, which in turn allows the ski to swing.

 

Goal: To be consistent at 38.

[eyepeeler]

Of the 18 comments so far, no one has even come close to the best way to improve your skiing in 2021.

[Clydesdale]

@eyepeeler I’ll bite. tell me tell me tell me.

[503Kento]

Stand tall, straight arms, shorter pulls, GiveGo with @TFIN

[Rednucleus]

Probably going to drop half my body weight now that we don't have our weekly Wednesday night feasts.

[chaloux]

Ski more! I was finally able to pick up my own ski boat so no more driving to ski with my dad. There is a local coach/school which would be great to do a session or two at. But mainly... Ski more

[IGski]

Leave work early to go ski as much as I can without getting fired!

[jimbrake]

@chaloux as a dad I can tell you that really hurts.

[Dacon62]

Whisper fin pro mounted, lost 10 lbs and cross-fit training.

[chaloux]

@jimbrake I am a father as well, although my three are 10 and under so I don't have to worry about that just yet... But you're right of course. I will absolutely still be skiing with the old man (who at 62 absolutely rips), but I can just ski a lot MORE now. Kind of a mixed bag of emotions and thoughts. Thanks for mentioning that, I will remember to be empathetic and try to hold my tongue sometimes!

[skibug]

Whisper Fin Pro upgrade from Original, Wider gate and never lose tension on the left arm in the gate glide, Off hand stays high (between waist and chest), shoulders stay more square/down course especially on my onside, off season training was amped up.

[Dryfarmer]

Ski more with the new too me 2017 prostar. Guaranteed to up my count :D

[RazorRoss3]

Update: I just got back from ski school after an ACL repair and 18 month off season. Huge thanks to @theboardingschool, great coaching, great accommodations. My knee held up, I learned a lot, and honestly skied smoother and more consistent up through 32off than I may ever have.

5 days, 15 sets, 113 passes, and 8 torn blisters later, in looking forward to a great season... after my hands heal up a bit

 

[Downunder]

Coaching. Found a great Coach, my son (11) and I have been skiing with him at least once a week for a month now and the improvements are amazing. My son now running the full course and upping the speed, pretty soon he will be teaching me..... And after an injury, my daughter (9) joined us and is running the mini course.

 

I have a new ski too, but the coaching is responsible for the improvement.

[h2onhk]

Spraymakers S2 E6 Fatal Flaws really sums it up for me. Especially when I get deeper into my more difficult passes.

[2Valve]

Bigger Spray. Walls of Water. Spray Spray Spray!

 

My skiing ain't that good, so at least I can work on that.

[Skoot1123]

Before I get heavily into the course - going to try and be comfortable with the uncomfortable. More speed and more relative angle of ski to the water. I have a feeling that if I want to be more consistent at 32 off and have a chance to make some progress on 35 off I’ll have to get familiar and comfortable with this.

[ktm300]

Stop chasing rabbits and quit trying to ski like somebody else. Going to do my one handed gate no matter what I'm told. Less thinking; more feel. Not going to change skis unless mine breaks in half.

[Shell]

MAYBE-------listen to @RAWSki when he tries to coach me? This would be a new thing for me :p <3

[Fastguy888]

Actually skiing on a course with some regularity, lol. After a 22 year break then only 6 ski days in the last 6 months I hope to take advantage of a new private water membership and:

 

Ski at least weekly

Off the water I will work on further enhancing my anaerobic (sprint/fast twitch capabilities) as I have been more focused on endurance sports previously. I developed a H.I.T. workout that I call "Cold Starts" trying to improve my ability to go from being inactive and not warmed to full aerobic capability in as short a time as possible (without ramping up so fast I hurt myself).

I will film myself and try and make my body do what I know I am supposed to do - comparing it to pros at the same speeds and line, then I will lean on my ski partners to offer additional advice, then I will seek professional coaching when I know what blanks need filled in and hit any walls.

 

[kmenard]

Ski with Terry Winter and hitting Coble Ellers...but mostly I have been trying to be less of a fat arse.

[z_skier]

Intentional practice. Which means, having specific goals of what to work on in that set or day.

[ski6jones]

Getting more coaching this weekend. That and continue working on what I was coached about last month.