Kachina Peak
Wow, that looks amazing!
Kachina Peak
Wow, that looks amazing!
Funny thing about you thinking the mogul setup is a marketing ploy. That's what I thought initially. I bought the machine more than 10 years ago. I had it set up with the twin foot platform along one of the back wall in the conference room. All the visitors would hop on it and give it a go. They all usually have a good time at it. A really good ice breaker.
One day I went and swap out the twin foot platform with the mogul platform. Two guys (both about #250+) hopped on the unit for a spin. They couldn't get it going at all. They were really perplexed. They said they had no issues hammering it couple week prior.
I told them I changed the platform. The new platform requires a different balance and timing in order for it to work properly. I got on and gave them a demo. They tried again and still no luck.
I then explained to them it's all feel and timing and not brute force. They didn't believe me. I call my son (then 8 years old) in to the conference room and had him hop onto the SE. He wasn't tall enough to use the trainer bar so he hop on to the unit with his back to the training bar. He just cranked away at it without holding onto anything. They were amazed.
I told them all we had to do is incorporate some fore and aft movement to that and we are all set for bumps and powder.
There is definitely something about the mogul platform setup. If you can find someone with that setup. Give it a try.
I hear you about the dearth of terrain in some regions. I recall you mention about looking at Lake Tahoe area for the long haul. Spent a season at Squaw in 2012. Nice area. Good luck in your search.
If you happen to be in the Taos area, give me a shout. I'll there both Jan & Feb. Otherwise I'll catch you at the gathering for some turns.
Where's your helmet?
There were parts that were fine, but other areas that I felt I was a bit over terrained and I promised myself I would not do that!
I would say that my limited technique breaks down when I am uncomfortable, so I was not happy with that.
What are you supposed to do when you get tired on the slopes?????
Hey. Remember the video of the guy who said he really improved after 80?No video today
Skied 18 runs
Started out terrible and out of fore/aft balance, but righted the ship after a few runs and then headed to Deer Hollow which is a nice green run and a new one to me.
Did it 6 times, and each was better than the last except for the last which was after lunch.... the Wagyu Burger was fantastic tho.
The top 1/3 of Deer Hollow is a bit steep by my standards, but the bottom 2/3’s was awesome. I got progressively more comfortable on each of runs 2-5.
Not a huge improvement day, but there was some so it was a success.
I can see the progress-keep it up!
to many more to come!!! We are so [biting knuckle] proud of your progress....[/biting knuckle]