Greetings PMTS forum members & host,
This is my first post here, although I have been watching with interest for about a year. I have especially been impressed with the highly accurate, concise & in depth analysis by both the members & Mr. Harb. I am a lifelong student of the sport, & always looking for new insights. I have posted some on the EPIC site & recognize some of you from there. Please don't hold it against me. I have been aware of Mr. Harb for many years, but only recently PMTS. I have just read Essentials of Skiing & could really relate to this approach. Although I haven't digested a lot of the specific language & maneuvers, I am understanding the general premise. I am a very visual learner, in other words I learn by trying to copy moves that I admire. I have been influenced some by the instructor world, but more by Alpine Ski Racing. I have never skied in real competitions, but have gotten to forerun some races. I subscribe to no particular method & like skiing all conditions. I even spent a few years snowboarding during the pre shaped ski era. Until recent back problems have limited me, I spent my summers slalom waterskiing. I subscribe to no particular school of thought, except those that make sense to me.
I read through the sticky of what to consider when posting a video, & hopefully I can take it. Of course everyone has an ego, but I have skied with enough truly great skiers to know that there will always be lots to learn.
I posted the Slalom portion of this on EPIC, but didn't really get much feedback on that part. This was on a frozen Spring morning, moderate pitch & although my skis are in pretty good shape, they are not razor sharp. I was a little apprehensive about holding an edge.
If there is more information I can give, let me know.
So with that in mind, I humbly submit this clip for analysis:
http://s228.photobucket.com/albums/ee26 ... 4f7203.pbr
Thanks in advance,
JF