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 #1 Struggling for progression Posted 19/04/2010 @ 19:58 |
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I have just finished my 5th week on snow and am sad to say I am not progressing as well as I should be. I have watched people who started boarding at the same time as me hammering down black runs and having to wait for me to get to the bottom. I can link my turns well enough and everyone tells me that my boarding is technically fine. I find myself struggling on the steeps making mistakes and stacking it and its really getting frustrating. I havent helped myself by riding a Burton Custom X I suppose. When Im on form she is a dream ride but when the steeps come I find myself catching edges etc. I would appreciate some advice on the subject. Seems to be a case of investing in some man up spray I know but I think that there is more to it than that. Perhaps I should invest in a more forgiving freeride board like a Burton Guru but I'm not sure. Can anyone offer some advice please? |
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| #2 Re: Struggling for progression Posted 19/04/2010 @ 20:09 |
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hi, when you say 5 weeks on snow.
is that a week a year for 5 years
5 weeks riding at a few hours a week
or 30/35hrs a week riding for past 5 weeks?
may be able to help if you can answer that?
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| #3 Re: Struggling for progression Posted 19/04/2010 @ 20:12 |
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Hi mini,
its 5 weeks worth over the last four years (managed to squeeze two trips in back in 2008) |
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| #4 Re: Struggling for progression Posted 19/04/2010 @ 20:15 |
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hiya Huw.
i will probably be one of many to say that doing something for around a week a year isnt really going to be a route to progression.
how close is your local dry slope or fridge?
they are not a real substitute for a mountain but will definately help hone your abilities.
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| #5 Re: Struggling for progression Posted 19/04/2010 @ 20:24 |
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Yes fair point,
there is a dry slope close by and any chance to get on a board is better than nothing |
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| #6 Re: Struggling for progression Posted 20/04/2010 @ 20:36 |
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QUOTE (huwphill - 19/04/2010 @ 20:24) there is a dry slope close by and any chance to get on a board is better than nothing
Hugely better. Think of it like gym training. If you want to get good and you live around here, that's the route. Plus you get the satisfaction later of when people ask you how you learned to ride that well you can tell them it was on plastic. Not everyone has the drive. |
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| #7 Re: Struggling for progression Posted 20/04/2010 @ 22:33 |
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True,and of course you need to get your technique spot on when riding on dendex hich can only be of benefit when shredding on snow |
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| #9 Re: Struggling for progression Posted 21/04/2010 @ 09:16 |
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The only down side is that if you're not determined to keep decent form then you will develope bad habits like kicking the back leg around to compensate for the lack of response from the dendex.
Which is your nearest dry slope by the way? I'm about 20 minutes from the Pontypool one, but I fancy trying out the one in Cardiff. Just need to find my knee pads, shoulder pads, back protector, butt plug, elbow pads, shoulder pads, kenny everit gloves to stop my fingers getting caught in the dendex and breaking off, MX helmet, gum shield and adrenaline drip just in case things turn really salty  |
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I've been all over the world, Ibiza, Magaluf, Blackpool etc and Tamworth was by far the best for snowsports!! It's intense man!!! You're totally gripped when you're at the top and looking down...
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| #10 Re: Struggling for progression Posted 21/04/2010 @ 21:55 |
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QUOTE (ChrissyD77 - 21/04/2010 @ 09:16) The only down side is that if you're not determined to keep decent form then you will develope bad habits like kicking the back leg around to compensate for the lack of response from the dendex. Which is your nearest dry slope by the way? I'm about 20 minutes from the Pontypool one, but I fancy trying out the one in Cardiff. Just need to find my knee pads, shoulder pads, back protector, butt plug, elbow pads, shoulder pads, kenny everit gloves to stop my fingers getting caught in the dendex and breaking off, MX helmet, gum shield and adrenaline drip just in case things turn really salty
I tried it out on Friday Chris - it wasn't that bad in the pain department! I had my arse pads and knee pads on. I kept my fists firmly clenched when I stacked it! Fairwater is closer for me from home (10 mins), but Pontypool is reachable from work.
Found it very hard to get the board passed fall line though. Maybe it was too dry, or maybe I've been found out! |
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| #11 Re: Struggling for progression Posted 22/04/2010 @ 16:40 |
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What lesson have you had? A lesson looking at your technique may spot any problems that are highlighted further on steeps.
The thing with steeps is that most people can get down them, however can they get down them in a controlled manner? With steeps you need to be more dynamic in the turn, especially in your flexion and extension and fore and aft movements. A lesson will help you understand all this further. |
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| #12 Re: Struggling for progression Posted 22/04/2010 @ 20:11 |
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you are spot on fatbob I ride reds great but on the blacks im stiff and dithering, end up falling leaf and skidding down them,Im not dynamic at all on the steeps which is wierd cos when I was a skier I used to fly through steeps at ridiculous speeds. A good advanced lesson or two could well be the answer cheers. |
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| #13 Re: Struggling for progression Posted 23/04/2010 @ 01:15 |
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If you're stiff anywhere in your body (no jokes please), you will create a block in your movements. Relax and flex those knees more. An advanced lesson would be the way forward though.  |
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