@adamhcaldwell what is it that you do with your body to get that ski to change direction? I agree that there is a more optimal line or path to ski the course, and it’s not always about getting the most angle or pointing the ski across the course as much as possible. At some point the angle becomes unmanageable no matter how much physical effort we put into it. With my skiing I think about taking a more manageable path from the finish of one turn to the next, knowing the path I want to take and giving it the required physical input to stay on that path. Out of some turns I have to apply more physical lean or effort, and out of other turns I have to back off. In my mind that ski’s direction is a result of my body’s lean, and knowing whether or not I’m on the path I want to be on comes from my vision. How do we allow the ski to change direction at a certain point without giving away too much? Many skiers struggle with maintaining body alignment and a connection of the handle to the core of their body regardless of the angle they’re attacking the wakes at. If I understood what you wrote, you’re saying that if you can change the ski’s direction then the ability to remain connected to the handle will take care of itself, so I’m wondering what physical cues do you have in order to allow that ski to change its direction.
Just some of my thoughts, and I wondered about your perspective since you described it differently than what I hear from most skiers.
TW