Bushwacker is in the house!
Welcome to Real Skiers, but, to be more correct, Real Recreational Skiers....more of a social site. No one here will claim to be a real all-mountain skier performing at highest levels. You are very welcome to join in any thread and share your thoughts and viewpoints. Any Level 3 instructor provides insights and understandings of how to ski and your comments are appreciated. There is a pro-PMTS bias on the part of many members.
I will admit to being "a little loose" in my characterization of pivot slips. The skill required to perform the movement requires much practice, and, teaches the finer points of being on edge, getting flat and then getting back on edge.
I would also argue that you do not understand the finer points of PMTS. Harald teaches a very similar drill very early in his writings that perform a the same movements, without twisting of body or rotary. He constantly preaches to his followers to go back and practice the movements, referred to as 1 and 2 foot releases as keys to high performance skiing. He also teaches the concept of "floating" or skiing on flat portion to develop turns. The movements to perform the drill are that same movements to initiate a PMTS turn. Years ago, on Epic, Max tried to demonstrate the drill and he just got steamrolled for "skidding".
I don't think PMTS is as one dimensional as you believe.
In any case, I would love to return to Stowe next winter and have you and Eric demonstrate the finer points of skiing trees, something I get to do very little at my home mountain.
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