Message #18431

[jim-ratliff]

Liam:
Thank you.
My biggest problem and my current focus is that I'm too upright. My upper body needs to be more forward, the waist more flexed.
The second is that I incline/lean, so limited upper and lower body separation, and therefore limited angles to the snow.
Third, and not visible in still photos, is a tendency to stand up and lean back during transition.

But I do like the way this picture shows my tracks as I come across the little ledge.


Your shoulders are more level and upper body is calmer than mine. Much better seperation of upper and lower body.
Looks?? like an up move to release skis for transition?  in my opinion, nice looking classical skiing.
Will be interesting to hear what  those with a trained eye, such as Max or Gary or BW say.


BTW, the names I chose represent one of the things I really like about the forum -- each represents a different instructional paradigm.

Max - PMTS
Gary - Clendenin
BW - PSIA