realskiers

Great message Jim....sometimes we forgot how REALLY good we have it!

With where my skiing is today...2 SUBTLE things I continue to focus on are:

Subtle Ski Triggers
1)Skiing in the future, after completing a turn, turning the head (in the direction of the next turn) to look down the mountain for the next few or more turns, prepares my mind. It tells it "I see where I'm going, I own it". By taking that concern out of the equation, the body is one level closer to smooth, more relaxed and rhythmic movements. The mind effectively tells my body where it's going.

 2)The pole touch is my other trigger that helps eliminate static body movement or tense reactions. If the pole touch is timed correctly, again the body relaxes, the body responds and the movements into to the next turn flow more smoothly. The pole plant for me is the key that starts the engine.

Preparing for my major skiing movements with the subtle ones I find the mechanics of the turn are connected, efficient and totally satisfying.   

Best, g