Max_501 wrote: In that case you definitely need to start with Anyone Can Be an Expert Skier 1, the PMTS Instructor Manual, and the companion videos.
theorist wrote:I studied ACBAES1 extensively a long time ago -- 1998 --
theorist wrote:Would the latest one -- Essentials of Skiing -- provide the most direct path to improvement for an advanced skier, or should I get another copy of ACBAES1?
theorist wrote:I'm a serious, sincere student asking sincere, serious questions. My only purpose here is to understand.
Max_501 wrote:theorist wrote:I'm a serious, sincere student asking sincere, serious questions. My only purpose here is to understand.
A serious student of PMTS would have studied Books 1, 2, Essentials, and the Instructors Manual (and all of the video that goes with them) and attended at least one camp. A serious student would know that Harald has consulted with a rocket scientist (literally) on the physics of skiing and a PhD in Bio-mechanics with regards to the PMTS movements.
theorist wrote:Also, I was aware of Harald's consultations.
theorist wrote:But you've said PMTS is science-based, so could you please explain in more detail what you mean by that?
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As before, any clarification you could provide to alleviate my confusion would be appreciated!
Max_501 wrote:theorist wrote:Also, I was aware of Harald's consultations.
Then you already know why Harald says PMTS is based on science, yet you feigned ignorance on this matter earlier. What is your agenda here?
Max_501 wrote:How old were you in 1998? How many years had you been skiing at that point? How many days per year, since then, have you spent working on PMTS drills from Book 1? Have you mastered everything in Book 1?
Max_501 wrote:Define "advanced skier".
theorist wrote:More importantly, you've responded to a question with a serious ad hominem attack, to which I feel obliged to respond ("you feigned ignorance on this matter").
theorist wrote:So I was wondering which book would provide the most effective starting drills for me -- Book 1, or the Essentials.
This isn't negative about you as a person, it's defining the level of your skiing background and I stand to it, because if you are above this level of background, the answers to the questions you are asking would be self evident. I'm sorry you take this personally, but it it's meant that way. It's in response to the level of your questions."It's obvious you have not taught skiing at any level, (sorry except for possibly a wedge based system) and not been coached by coaches who understand a high level of skiing, if you have to ask this question."
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