Hi Leo,
First off, thanks for taking time to look and comment. I received several PMs that agree with you. I guess what I like the most about this forum, is that almost all who comment do so with the intent to sincerely help. Not just analyze and critique, but more importantly offer
solid suggestions. And you do so with the utmost care not to bruise any egos.
Frankly, with such careful consideration, I'm surprised more people are not posting video... but, I'll take advantage of it as much of it as I can!!
O.K. to the matter at hand.
1.) If you and others say I'm not pushing off.... than, hell...
that's progress for me!!2.) I've got some clips of steeper stuff where you may change your mind. I'll post below at the end of this post.
3.) Both you and HH agree on my hanging on to the BTE too long. He spotted it on the Carvers. Hence, I attempted some sort of lift and tip (more like javelins) on them last fall.
4.) I've watched that clip of Grandi many, many times. I see what you're pointing to
Here's my concern with lift & tip. Knowing that I'm extremely BTE dominant, do you think doing a
"lift and tip" may cause me to immediately start to extend my new stance foot too quickly instead of being patient? That's another battle I fight. That's where the "O" frame came from. HH recommended it because he felt I didn't hang on to the LTE (free foot) long enough and went immediately to BTE - which lead to early extension, etc. I want to make sure I don't practice something that triggers a dead-end move (like the extension in my TFRs). I'll try it and see what happens.
Here's what I know to be true and you nailed it.
All the same, a clean, committed release should produce some energy that would require some flexing.
I do NOT make a CLEAN, COMMITTED release yet. At least not consistently. Sometimes I get it.. and it catapults me across my skis. Downright scary at times.
At any rate, I'll give it whirl and post video of some "lift & tip" in a few weeks.
I never see any of this stuff in my skiing until you, and others, point it out.
Thanks again, Leo.. you're an asset to this forum.
Art