by DougD » Thu Feb 15, 2018 7:35 am
mountainblum, this looks like more "foot directed" skiing, vs. the hip directed movements you were previously using. Running thru Max_501"s MA checklist:
Does the release start by flexing the outside leg? Yes, but more flexing would be better
Does LTE tipping lead engagement to the new turn? Yes, but more, more, more!
Are the feet pulled back at transition? Yes
Is the inside foot held back throughout the turn? Yes
Is there enough CB and CA and is the timing right? Need more CA
Strong inside arm? R arm yes, L arm not so much
Is the pelvis included in the CB/CA movement? Yes, just need to increase CA
Is the inside leg flexed as the turn progresses? Yes, until the last turn, where you lost everything. FINISH every turn!
Does the outside leg extend naturally (no pushing) as the turn progresses? Some pushing still evident
Does LTE tipping continue throughout the turn? Mostly, but stance ski pushing weakens it
Is there a pole touch and how is the movement and timing? R pole touch good, L pole & arm are too "swingy". Keep that L hand forward.
Alignment - watch the skis and knees carefully - does anything look like it needs to be tipped in or out? Looks good to me
Reviewing the above, more flexing to release and less "goosing" of the stance ski early in the High-C appears to be the basic movement needing improvement. (I have the same issue.) IMO this is the SMIM. I'm counting this as one movement since flexing is the opposite of pushing... improving one improves the other.
For a drill, I'd suggest lots of time doing linked, super-slow Two Footed Releases, each one starting from a near standstill, turning very slowly and finishing to a near standstill. Doing the drill as slowly as possible is critical, since the only way to do it (without rotation) is with excellent balance, tipping, CA and CB. Do these for many runs, for many days. The improved balance and movements should reduce your tendency to "rush" turns by extending to an edge instead of flexing + tipping + CA.
I'm not a coach or expert, so other opinions welcomed.