bmoose21 wrote:Each time I talk to someone with the credentials I've been disappointed by their skiing -- was hoping these folks would really be able to lay it down but to be honest the most impressive thing I've seen so far is a perfectly smooth, slow-motion wedge christie. I guess I should give some credit though where it is due, my wedge has improved considerably...
Exactly. This is why, when my partner decided to take up skiing again after a disastrous first experience with a PSIA instructor, I kept him as far from them as possible. Learning dead-end, joint-sressing skills was not going to help him ski with me, or enjoy skiing at all.
I taught him PMTS (as best I could) for a season until he could attend Green/Blue camp for real coaching. Now he's got a solid foundation AND specific movements to work on. He makes real improvements and enjoys the progress.