Long term observers will remember HKcarver and his experience, which was similar, except he was not able to attend PMTS camps. This problem of people working hard to understand and implement the Primary Movements, but not quite understanding with the explanations given, is persistent. I realize that any criticism of any of the PMTS program is anathema to many of you, but I would think examples like arothefel's quest, would make it apparent the problem doesn't lie completely with the "student", as a "student" he is ideal, ie, dedicated, persistent, receptive, athletic and intelligent.
So when we had our boots off, in the lodge, I was inquiring more and she demonstrated inverting and everting her foot without moving her knee, I was amazed at the range of motion she had and how much she could articulate at just the ankle and she was explaining what muscles she was engaging to do it. I tried it and found I could barely articulate my ankle and had difficulty sensing what muscles to engage.
I thought it was refreshing of Kirtland to see if there was another way to communicate the areas to work on. I agree that watching arothafel's videos, there doesn't seem to be as much progression after a lot of great dedication and desire to improve. My general takeaway (because were all experts at dissecting posts for our benefit!) was that Kirtland wanted to see if there was either something missing or another way of positioning the exercises that would make it "click" and help get the performance breakthrough the poster is looking for. My vote is for Art to do some linked power releases - would be curious to see how everything stacks up for Art with a long outside leg and flexed inside leg.
kirtland wrote:
I think tipping needs to be demonstrated initially without ski boot on, so it can be seen clearly and then done on an 8 to 12" wide tipping board so the sensations can be experienced prior to skiing, to be understood better.
(Quote from: Anyone can be an Expert Skier 1) Roll or tip your feet side to side in order to tip your boots from one side to the other. The movements of tipping demonstrated (page 16) are done standing across the hill, to produce the feelings of edging you sense with your skis.The feet should be your focus because they are the most direct connection to the boots and skis and give the most feedback in sensing balance.
ToddW wrote:I first skied with Art five or six years ago at a Solvista blue camp. The improvement in his skiing since then is simply huge. I've been to a couple camps with him and watched all of his posted videos.
Anyone who has skied for MA video knows that cameras emit invisible rays that tense normally relaxed muscles and cause them to misfire. Even worse, the camera can bring back to life vanquished bad skiing movements.
Nugget: Thanks for coming on the MA section and clearing that shit up. Not sure if I am visting the PMTS forum or Epicski these days.
Max_501 wrote:When you lift your outside foot to release try to maintain the flex of the (old) inside leg. That will get rid of the up you are seeing. Work on including your hips in the CA/CB movement. CA should start as soon as the skis are in the fall line.
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