great points guys.i didn't realise it was so complex and open to debate
I don't know if this link works but maybe you can tell me then what you think
I have found in the past when under pressure in steeps I tend to straighten my front leg and think this may be because my stance is off to start
correct stance
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Re: correct stance
[quote=" The tip of trying to pinch a quarter between your butt cheeks helps keep the rear femur vertical.[/quote] This a good tip but don't do what I did. Not having a quarter I used two dimes and a nickle and the rubbing together of the coins gave me a really bad blister. Also I would resist the urge to pick up any loose change you may come across on the hill.
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Re: correct stance
I wonder if the guy in the vid wore T2eco.treemore wrote:great points guys.i didn't realise it was so complex and open to debate
I don't know if this link works but maybe you can tell me then what you think
His style doesn't seem aggressive. Not bad at all.
If you'd look for an easier and more elegant telemark, see this.
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Re: correct stance
Is that you in the vid Treemore?
Your stance is pretty good! I think all you need now is practice...!
Good job! Have fun!
Your stance is pretty good! I think all you need now is practice...!
Good job! Have fun!
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Re: correct stance
Nice ski conditions and, I agree, it looks like you're well on your way.
For me, when my front leg extends in the steeps, I am fighting the fall line rather than attacking it. Can't say what's going on with you 'cause I haven't seen it, but for me, I focus on angulating with hands forward and pointed down the fall line. You can practice on steeps by making one turn at a time.
For me, when my front leg extends in the steeps, I am fighting the fall line rather than attacking it. Can't say what's going on with you 'cause I haven't seen it, but for me, I focus on angulating with hands forward and pointed down the fall line. You can practice on steeps by making one turn at a time.