realskiers

Great couple of points Ron....stance and pole plants.....and although it looks like a beer in my hand...I'm sure it was the "innocuous" apple cider.?

As far as drills go for those that understand PMTS tipping, lifting, float....the absorption of Johns methodology is easy to follow and with repetition, easy to ingrain. Ron's appetite to learn along with knowledge of these tools as well as having skied with followers of Harold and John made the application of Johns ski skills much easier and what a huge improvement Ron recognized....oh yeahl....he's a happy camper!

As with stance, John does not want to see anything forced when it comes to stance width...it's where your feet naturally and most importantly when relaxed come together. Some primary tools that do require more significant muscle engagement are 1) pulling and holding the free foot back 2)lifting and tipping the free foot, and 3) engagement of the free foot with LTE pressure to manage speed and turn shape. Now add in the pole plants...you be rockn!

With application and practice, the beauty and relaxed nature of skiing all mountain terrain will make you a huge follower and keep you smiln'? all over the mountain!

G