He looks really good doing his stride actually! A ski instructor I work with here in Northern Michigan made a similar point. . . Slow and correct technique rather than fast and sloppy.
You mentioned the shuffle while in track. I know we are supposed to avoid shuffling at all costs (because it limits our strides and can cause bad habits), but is there any particular scenario where shuffling is ok? I notice when Im in deeper ungroomed snow its very difficult to get a good kick because Im cutting through snow, so Im shuffling, but when I retrace that same path I cut Im able to get good kick and glide. So is shuffling permissible in this scenario?
You are absolutely right...there are many times when a shuffle is about the only way to go...deep snow, cold snow with little glide, etc ...but it is good to have good weight shift in your tool kit so that you can stride well when you want and then shuffle when conditions dictate.
I find that when I can manage some float if my weight is split between skis it's nice to shuffle, but when the snow is so deep I'm really trudging, a decent amount of weight transfer can actually help. It's isn't going to be pretty like Keith striding in groomed track, but I can get the tiniest glide to help me cut the track and occasionally even have the striding (and not just the other parts of the tour) be fun.
A wise man once said "If you can run, you can ski" -- ua-cam.com/video/bNupVJ6cxRc/v-deo.html Slowing it down is great fun, but I think it's not an entirely fair way of thinking about that as a way to avoid needing the athleticism to ski fast. You and Doug are clearly athletic people, with well-developed classic technique and probably good balance. For dopes like me, I find it easier to have good form while going fast (obviously not so fast that my form falls apart), since balance is easier when I don't have to spend much time on any ski at any time. I'm not the racing type, I just want to enjoy some fun track or go touring somewhere interesting, so I like to go slow, but I find that going slow with good weight transfer is harder from a technique perspective. It's a lot easier to ride a bike at 15mph than 1.5mph, and sometimes it's easier to ski at a faster pace. Thanks so much for yet another awesome video. I'm glad Doug is getting to get out there and have some fun while he heals, and wish him a full recovery
I totally agree with your point about bike speed but I find that many skiers ski faster than they can balance on one foot and hence get incomplete weight shift..but it all depends on what you like and what you are trying to accomplish...
Way to go Doug! Looking awesome!!
He is recovering everyday
So interesting... as usual! After seeing this, I guess I will slow down a little! Thank you again for your advices!
Atta boy Doug!! Got the stylish GQ look going also.
Doug is skiing well given his recent injuries
He looks really good doing his stride actually! A ski instructor I work with here in Northern Michigan made a similar point. . . Slow and correct technique rather than fast and sloppy.
I agree ....Most skiers ski too fast for their ability to balance..if the goal is to improve you need to slow down to match your ability to balance
The formula for Continuous Forward Motion is Push Off creates Weight Shift to give you Balance on 1 ski = Glide. Repeat.
You mentioned the shuffle while in track. I know we are supposed to avoid shuffling at all costs (because it limits our strides and can cause bad habits), but is there any particular scenario where shuffling is ok? I notice when Im in deeper ungroomed snow its very difficult to get a good kick because Im cutting through snow, so Im shuffling, but when I retrace that same path I cut Im able to get good kick and glide. So is shuffling permissible in this scenario?
You are absolutely right...there are many times when a shuffle is about the only way to go...deep snow, cold snow with little glide, etc ...but it is good to have good weight shift in your tool kit so that you can stride well when you want and then shuffle when conditions dictate.
@@k2nicol for sure. When Im in those deeper snow conditions, Im being extra aware of my weight transfer
I find that when I can manage some float if my weight is split between skis it's nice to shuffle, but when the snow is so deep I'm really trudging, a decent amount of weight transfer can actually help. It's isn't going to be pretty like Keith striding in groomed track, but I can get the tiniest glide to help me cut the track and occasionally even have the striding (and not just the other parts of the tour) be fun.
A wise man once said "If you can run, you can ski" -- ua-cam.com/video/bNupVJ6cxRc/v-deo.html
Slowing it down is great fun, but I think it's not an entirely fair way of thinking about that as a way to avoid needing the athleticism to ski fast. You and Doug are clearly athletic people, with well-developed classic technique and probably good balance. For dopes like me, I find it easier to have good form while going fast (obviously not so fast that my form falls apart), since balance is easier when I don't have to spend much time on any ski at any time. I'm not the racing type, I just want to enjoy some fun track or go touring somewhere interesting, so I like to go slow, but I find that going slow with good weight transfer is harder from a technique perspective. It's a lot easier to ride a bike at 15mph than 1.5mph, and sometimes it's easier to ski at a faster pace.
Thanks so much for yet another awesome video. I'm glad Doug is getting to get out there and have some fun while he heals, and wish him a full recovery
I totally agree with your point about bike speed but I find that many skiers ski faster than they can balance on one foot and hence get incomplete weight shift..but it all depends on what you like and what you are trying to accomplish...