Most people over about age 30 or so have an arch that collapses (both feet). And if your arch collapses, your knee moves away from ski and toward your body (when the ski is out to the side). The result is that your ski goes on edge. And if all the friction of a ski is on the edge, it moves slowly. Ideally you want to ride a flat ski as long as possible. Exception is V1 on a steep hill (where a flat to snow surface ski will slide down) and if you are a very high level racer (where V1 turnover is so extreme that they stay on edges). But for us skiing mortals, a flat ski is a fast ski!
So you need an orthotic to support the arch, so you can ride a flat ski for a long time within the cycle. I would recommend a ski orthotist. In Truckee, Start Haus is excellent!
Greetings Mark. You are likely a stronger skier than I am! I do show a somewhat more upright position, as this is more attainable for skiers who are learning. I make mention of this throughout the series. And that, if skiers start racing, they will work with a team and coaches, and that there will be differences. Of course with racers and higher expert skiers being more forward, as well as big variations in certain gears, depending upon an individual’s abilities and endurance/VO2max. Thanks for your comment.
Awesome video
Thank you!
Great stuff! you've mentioned orthotics before. Please explain why? and what type usually. Thanks again for the great lessons! please keep it up
Most people over about age 30 or so have an arch that collapses (both feet). And if your arch collapses, your knee moves away from ski and toward your body (when the ski is out to the side). The result is that your ski goes on edge. And if all the friction of a ski is on the edge, it moves slowly. Ideally you want to ride a flat ski as long as possible. Exception is V1 on a steep hill (where a flat to snow surface ski will slide down) and if you are a very high level racer (where V1 turnover is so extreme that they stay on edges). But for us skiing mortals, a flat ski is a fast ski!
So you need an orthotic to support the arch, so you can ride a flat ski for a long time within the cycle. I would recommend a ski orthotist. In Truckee, Start Haus is excellent!
looks like you been xc for many many years.. just like a person thats bike rides :)
Yes. I love to help encourage others. Thanks for checking it out. Looking forward to bike riding when the snow melts. Will be sailing again soon.
Your weight is back and you’re skiing in the middle with no commitment to your glide ski.
Greetings Mark. You are likely a stronger skier than I am! I do show a somewhat more upright position, as this is more attainable for skiers who are learning. I make mention of this throughout the series. And that, if skiers start racing, they will work with a team and coaches, and that there will be differences. Of course with racers and higher expert skiers being more forward, as well as big variations in certain gears, depending upon an individual’s abilities and endurance/VO2max. Thanks for your comment.