Message #19857

[HighAngles]

Really interesting topic and conversation.

I think the thoughts around "proper technique" should be centered around how can we best use our skiing movements to extract the maximum performance and efficiency from a ski design.  When we look at how a ski is designed to perform, to turn, then it would be hard to argue against PMTS since the very root of the system's movements were developed from a biomechanical perspective using world class racing technique to extract every last ounce of performance from a ski.  This is one of the main things that attracted me to PMTS.  The movements are incredibly efficient at using the tools; our skis.

Skis really aren't designed to respond well to lots of rotary and steering input.  IMHO, that's why I think you're seeing such a huge insurgence of rocker designs that permit easier rotary movements, but when they go too far in those designs the skis are no longer very versatile for the typical mountain conditions most skiers have to handle.