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Part II – What To Do On Your First Day Back On Skis

02 Nov 2016, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

Your primary and probably only focus on your first day back on skis should be on establishing DYNAMIC balance.  Being able to stay upright while you zig zag down the hill is not fall under the hashtag “#winning.”  It would probably be more appropriate under the “#surviving.”  Your goal should be able to establish balance on your skis without relying on your equipment.  Most of the time we balance on surfaces that are stable and not moving.  We’ve been doing…

What To Do When You First Get Back On Skis

19 Oct 2016, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

The day has come when the ski resorts have finally started spinning the chairlifts for the general public.  The excitement in the air is so strong it feels you can feel it vibrate around you.  You boot up and take those first few steps to grab your jacket, goggles, gloves, phone and skis, the boots feel heavy and clunky.  It’s been months since those things have been on your feet.  You grab your skis, drop them on the snow (hopefully…

Ski Tip: Pole Usage

24 May 2011, Posted by Ski NASTC in Latest News

The function and correct use of our poles can seem as ambiguous as a politician’s speech.  Good pole usage complements and aids upper body movements in dynamic skiing.  Missing pole plants, poorly timed pole plants or directionally inappropriate pole swings can create dysfunctional elements in your skill set.  Diverse terrain requires attention to rhythm and strong core movements that are directed down the fall line.  The pole swing is timed with an extension move at the start of th turn,…