Message #18389

[LivingProof]

the thing is if you hips are back its easier to keep moving them forward. If your hips are forced forward though a heel lift then to remain balance you going to have to move back..... which is bad juju.

Josh,
You see a lot more people ski than I do, and, I'm curious as to what percentage you see with hips too far forward? I would swear the default stance seen on the hill is way too far back. I agree that too far back is easier to fix with correct body movements than fighting being too far forward.

Sort of like the 3 bears, too far forward is bad, too far back is bad, but, getting it just right takes some experimentation. This year, I've done a drill to be "way forward" but my default remains too back. In another forum, Helluaskier said "feeling matter, sort of" and I agree. All the little changes we make to skis or technique may feel better in the short term, but, video is living proof, one way or the other.

Yes, my adding lift in the heel is the opposite of adding shims in the front. So far, I like the experience, but, I need video to confirm.