experiments with the Clendenin method

[LivingProof]

Yesterday, for the first time since the Thunder Bumps episode, I entered the bumpfield on 4 runs at Blue. Small bumps with some big patches of glare ice, but, with enough patches of good snow to make a start.

I've expressed before the belief there are many similarities between JC' technique and Harb's "super phantom" (using brushing rather full carve) turn where the release is off the little toe edge of the uphill ski (a la "feathering"). From a knowledge base, I think I know how to employ JC's technique.

The difficult move, for me, is to make the shift of balance needed get on the Epfhiany Pad at the exit point of a turn. It's much sooner and more complete. But the JC technique did more than ok for a first few runs.

My personal JH instructor, Gary, promises  I'll be pro by weeks end.

[Gary]

Ok I see Perry....you a funny guy ....hmmm....

Must say my thirst for ski knowledge always keeps me hungry....learning to apply keeps me skiing strong and a beer at the end of the day, keeps it all in the background.?

AND MIKE>>.>hats off to ya....nice description....and here's a little tool that will help...I borrowed it from Perry's shower...

Ok...when re-enganging the baby toe edge of the uphill ski as you cross the fall line, tip and scape the uphill ski in towards the downhill ski bringing your re-centered weight on to the uphill ski. This takes a while to naturally apply...but keep working on it....I believe it's a HUGE key to skiing all mountain. Best, G

[Ron]

Hey ROn...on steep terrain, JC suggests the pole touches by the boot or directly in the fall line. This sets up strong counter and keeps the body moving down the fall line

yeah...running over a vertical pole is Skier falling down the mountain....not pretty!

G

Ahh, yes, sounds like the same thing.