newskier wrote:Excellent post! It really helps me understand more about the book and DVD material.
Is the flexing at the maximum at transition? If yes, how can one continue to tip the free foot? If not, when is the flexing at the maximun?
Does "Power Relase" shows the above concepts? I can see the continue flexing in the DVD.
Yes, flexing is at its maximum during transition. Depending on the type of turn, this can be greatly flexed or more moderately flexed. Regardless, flexion is one of the key ingredients to tipping. To get maximum tipping, you need *some* flexion in both legs. Don't try to visualize this or just think about it. Try it!. You can do this dry-land and you don't even need ski boots on. First try to tip with straight legs. Then start adding flexion to both legs and try it. Notice what happens. Also notice what happens if you flex your inside leg, but straighten your outside leg.
Power Release will help you feel some angles and understand how the transition works in a dynamic turn, but it is a training wheel drill when it comes to tipping. Because it is wide stance, your tipping will be somewhat limited, so it isn't necessarily a good drill for improving tipping skills. You could certainly take that concept, but do it with a narrow stance and focus on tipping to maximum. Personally, I thought that the tipping garland drill was very enlightening. Just start in a gentle traverse, tip into the hill, tip back to flat, and repeat across the slope. See if you can get the same degree of tipping as you can in a static tipping drill.