I advise against skiing SL skis at SG or DH speeds, but you do you.
IMHO, a 157 FIS will be more fun at SL speeds (quicker, livelier, feel faster), if you have the discipline to keep them at SL speeds then by all means get 157, but if you know will ski them at GS speeds on occasion, being too lazy to go change them out for a more high-speed suitable ski, best get the 165.
On the other hand if you do ski the SLs at high speeds, especially a shorter one, you're much more likely to end up hooking into the woods at high speed and dying when you hit a tree.
If you think you needed a 165. Read this post by ScotsSkier.
What about people arcing turns bigger than FIS GS skis on recreational sticks thinking they are badass athletes arching it at over 50mph with no prayer on any snow surface approaching firm?I advise against skiing SL skis at SG or DH speeds, but you do you.
I advise against skiing SL skis at SG or DH speeds, but you do you.
You might want to choose the 165 if you weigh a lot too. You are typically not on ice or an injected course on those crowded days, and you may appreciate the bigger platform.Am I stronger than a woman World Cup skier? What kind of question is that? OF COURSE I am! I can take Lara Gut under one arm, Mikaela-under the other and walk a mile to the nearest hot tub if they promise to give me some …ahem…carving lessons…
Oh my, that is absolutely MAJESTIC skiing! Look at how relaxed she is... gorgeous.Interestingly your description is very similar to tournament style waterskiing (thread on this shortly) It's all about edge change from the cutting edge and being able to decelerate coming into the buoy or your flat fast and end up finishing the turn down course which makes you late the rest of the pass ending up in not running all 6 buoys
Here is Regina Jaquess the GOAT (in women's category)! Slo mo to see it happen. -32 off is a sick short line length and that's what she comes off the dock and and it only gets shorter each pass . Shorter the line the more difficult, harder the whip and the more punishing. Keep in mind the boat is on a cruise control and does not slow down at all. It's game on
Watch for the edge change -before the wake crossing your looking at the bottom of the ski (cutting edge) at the wake she releases the cut and now your looking at the top of the ski. The ski never goes flat. If you have ever skied the course you know this is very difficult to do. Can anyone tell us how to do this??
In Col other tourists mountains yes, however If you watch any of my YT vids you'll see mid week we have the local Mt to ourselvesNo one should be going SG or DH speed on a open public slope. It's totally irresponsible behavior. And gross stupidity without a full set up of B nets.
In Col other tourists mountains yes, however If you watch any of my YT vids you'll see mid week we have the local Mt to ourselves
Not skiing fast is by far the safer option.No one should be going SG or DH speed on a open public slope. It's totally irresponsible behavior. And gross stupidity without a full set up of B nets.
Very interesting. Should be longer An hour just on the equipment.Ted Ligety - Adapting To Become World Champion And Life Aft
Ted Ligety interview on how he became the dominant force in GS skiing for a number of years.bigpictureskiing.com
Very interesting. Should be longer An hour just on the equipment.
Interesting that when they went to 35m, he softened his boots so he could flex more. I do remember doing freeze frames where he’s way out head by ski tips.
He also went from 2-4mm binding delta to flat to get more toe pressure. Technique wise, nothing much different, he thought the skis aligned pretty well with his technique. So really no changes.
Actually interested to check out the goggles. His partner went to MIT for business, and they worked with a lab there on lenses.
No one should be going SG or DH speed on a open public slope. It's totally irresponsible behavior. And gross stupidity without a full set up of B nets.
I would advise against skiing any SL skis at any speed higher beyond their intended one by project.I advise against skiing SL skis at SG or DH speeds, but you do you.
Well he works for Carv…Also:
The work he put in to increasing strength and fitness for the 35m skis.
Willingness to share info with others - unlike some athletes he refers to.
Changes to GS courses from his day to today - now straighter, less offset.
His positive thoughts on CARV.
Well he works for Carv…