Hi All
Firstly, a big thanks again to Max501, polecat and geoffda for their feedback. I also received a couple of private feedbacks from two other forum members. Together, this really has been invaluable for me. I’m grateful for the time each of you took to view, analyse and provide such useful constructive criticism. I hope that eventually one day I will be able to repay this generosity by contributing MA feedback in this forum for like-aspiring PMTS skiers – but for the present, that is a pipedream!
My carver vid in July was attempting two-footed releases on this same road. So for my last of the carver season I’ve slowed things down and returned to two-footed releases. Hopefully any progress can be identified and advice on what to focus when the skiing season restarts can be given.
Recently, I have been working on my flexing and hip movement for transition, (trying - and significantly failing, I reckon - to exemplify the movement HH illustrates in the Tipping Essentials DVD), also worked on transfer balance to little toe edge, counter-balance and calming my arms and poles.
Having looked at this September vid I am not sure what it is I am seeing at transition! Is it a dysfunctional up movement or an acceptable hip movement? Help! I've got a horrible feeling that it's an up movement. What’s OK with the transition (if anything) and what do I need to work on?
During these runs my main focus was on counter-balance. Because I had taken a couple of nasty falls early in the season when my right turn was too wide and my wheels ran into a broken asphalt crack towards the road edge, I reckon I have been shying away from early counter-balance. Anyhow, as someone observed, I really have to work on getting early counter-balance in particular when carving on this road and I feel especially with my right turn, with questionable results, so far.
So, what I am asking for from this MA? If possible, compare it with July vid and identify any progress and most importantly advise on what to focus on when the skiing season starts, any analysis of my two-footed release and transition would be especially helpful. Thanks guys and every good wish for the forthcoming season.