1) How does improving STATIC balance and STATIC fore/aft alignment translate to the DYNAMIC requirements of skiing?
2) Did you improve static balance in a deep flex or standing tall?
3) Did you improve static balance with the boots in or out of the skis?
4) Did you improve static balance on a flat surface or on a slope?
Hi Max
1) It may or may not improve dynamic balance but for me it is a good start.
For example if I am unable (as last year) to even transfer weight onto the ball of my foot even when trying hard to do so (one example only) this does not aid in my athletic abilities within the dynamic environment.
2) Improved from fully flexed to a stood tall position with weight maintained through the center of my foot lower leg held within the cuff of the boot
3)Balance was improved in and out of skis each leg in turn. Note this showed up the other day several postural muscle imbalances between the right and left side. I was able to stand on the right leg far easier than the left which introduced inefficient and compensatory movements already vastly improved.
I also stand in the boots on a balance cushion one leg at a time.
4) Flat surface skis on I don't have the facilities for a slope in the skis I have a wobble board which provides a slope when used off center wearing the boots only.
Is this dynamic movement no, is it skiing no, is it the best I can do right now yes.
Last year due to an inadequately fitted insole (my fault) combined with too strong a posting removing foot function (poor decision on my part) etc I was held onto my heels or supported primarily under the arch, I was unable to get weight balanced over the foot. or to transfer weight along the foot. There were many other faults in the boot system. and this year I know in terms of the boot set up, I will go onto the hill with a set up which as a start will allow me to balance and move way beyond any previous set up so I am excited by that. The cherry on the cake will be increased comfort also.
Will the set up be optimised well all things are possible but most likely not as this does require on snow experiences/results. Some of that I may be able to tweak some not.
What I hope to get from this season is a greater ease of movement, improved balance which allows greater enjoyment and confidence, and continued learning/progress.
Hi Gaku
I suspect we are on the same page with some of how we work, but with a tweak for me in this instance.
I previously learn't of how to ski, mostly for me this was I looked at the skis as a tool saw how they work and treated them as a tool to utilise the function of. This year first time ever I have the opportunity to spend a long time on snow and looked into all aspects of the sport for myself, applied my research and then my own mind. In my profession there is an expression "only use that which filters through your own God given reason" I found PMTS and like many who are enthusiastic I looked and it all make sense. I can see the difference between what I learn't to do as against what HH teaches, and see the benefits and logic of Haralds approach. However for me to do it right I will likely try what happens when you alter aspects like don't pull the foot back. When I experience what then happens that does not work it 10 fold has me doing the correct thing and avoiding the wrong movement than if I pull my foot back because someone told me this is the way to do it.
I am sure you know exactly what I mean