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 #7 Re: Carving 18/03/2008 @ 22:29:03 |
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This had me well confused for a while..
"not a perfect radius of circle".. not a radius, that's a straight line.. you mean an arc don't you? - a section of a circumference..
and I guess by '360' you mean 'a full circle'.. |
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| #6 Re: Carving 18/03/2008 @ 21:04:35 |
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It will not be a pure carve though as the edge of the snowboard will be deflected into a parabola (not sure if thats the right spelling but a non circle) shape not a perfect radius of circle.
So you can 'carve' a 360 but there will not be a ideal carve (mathematically speaking) as it wil not be a hairline contact path from a radius, I know what you mean though and it is possible to get as good as. The amount of snowboard deflection also varies with rider mass, velocity and loads of other variables so the carving line you take can vary considerably on the same board. When I was at the world Ski congress they were talking about how now skidding with 'carving' is considered better form for alpine race skiers - can't remember the exact arguments though and its probably not entirely relevent to general snowboarding so not something I will likely pursue as part of my Doctorate. But if anyone fancies taking it up as a uni project let me know how you get on 
As for dryslope I forgot most people ride with sharp edges, doh I need to get out of the park and back on the piste  Agree 100% practice makes perfec. |
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| #5 Re: Carving 18/03/2008 @ 19:04:51 |
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Technically speaking its mathematically impossible to carve ideally but don't get me started on that one
I guess it depends what you mean precisely. It's certainly possible to carve completely on edge with minimal slip all the way around except for the transition zone, which can be very short. It's also relatively easy to carve a 360 on the right piste.
You're right though, we're talking about linking turns not carving
On a dry slope it's easier to hold an edge of you have sharp edges, but it sounds like a bit of practice is what's missing here. |
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| #4 Re: Carving 17/03/2008 @ 21:42:19 |
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I am sure your technique will come on leaps and bounds next week then. I think the best bit of advice I ever got was make sure you have a nice strong stance, bend your knees and relax  |
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| #3 Re: Carving 17/03/2008 @ 21:39:37 |
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Yeah, I forgot that it was called linking turns 
The instructor did say its a bit difficult on dry slope, should be going to France next week though (Y)
Ta for the feedback mate |
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| #2 Re: Carving 17/03/2008 @ 21:35:21 |
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| #1 Carvin 17/03/2008 @ 19:50:28 |
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ive been for 5 lessons, learnt how to turn on my heel and toe edge and sh*t, but i cant carve
i start on my heel go straight, then go on my toe but cant turn back on to straight?
its on a dry ski slope though
living in the UK FTL |
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