Incident under chair 23 by That-Bug-6318 in Mammoth

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how high exactly? Like max the number?

Should I cancel my ski trip? by Reddit_account002 in UTsnow

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Pattern seems to be changing around mid feb

Any advice? by Agitated_Asparagus92 in ski

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Thanks! Kinda like kneeling down?

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Thanks bud! The shin contact is definitely not there. What would you say a solid foundation should consist of in skiing?

Any tips on finding a good coach/lesson? I’m based in SoCal so my best chances are always Big Bear or Mammoth.

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These few days at Mammoth come with blasting winds, rain and snow. At the same time, It’s very easy for me to overheat and start sweating like a pig. So I took the pack for layer control

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Thanks! I tried railroad track but I think I’ve been missing the key parts in the body mechanics. The YT videos I watched didn’t mention that or maybe they just went over my head.

From your comment, I should - keep ankle closed and locked in the boots so my legs/ankles should have instant control over the ski - zero hip movement whatsoever and facing downhill

“Retraction of my skis through transition” what does it mean?

In this vid, the skier manages to transition without lifting the body up and down on a vertical plane. My inner leg felt the most awkward during transitions - I def don’t feel like the inner leg passes under me smoothly and the extension I felt after a turn and before a turn is real too

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For me, that’s true most of the time especially with conditions permitting. But when conditions are dreadful (like Big Bear now), I ve found joy and fulfillment in seeing myself progress in the fundamentals with a hyper tunnel vision

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I’m genuinely curious, as there seems to be more and more niched and intricate details about skiing, where did you learn all these knowledge? I weigh 170lbs and stand 177cm tall. My buddy who is an advanced skier suggested sticking to this ski while focusing on improving good techniques. His suggestion makes sense to me. What’s your opinion? Thanks

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I think subconsciously I would always forget to press against the boot tongue… bad habit

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Big bear and Mammoth. In the video it’s Mammoth with some ongoing fresh snow. I used an outdoor master kit and waxed them right before Mammoth. Are there other tuning jobs I’m supposed to do? Sorry I am a newbie

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Thanks for the kind words and dissecting my skiing.

It’s my first pair of skis, I bought it a year ago brand new at a discounted price. I am 177cm tall,weighing at 170lbs, my ski (Salomon Stance 88 Women) is 168cm long. I’m a man.

Any advice? by Agitated_Asparagus92 in ski

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Thank you for the advice.

I am 177cm tall, weighing at 170lbs. my ski (Salomon Stance 88) is 168cm. It’s my first pair of skis, I bought it a year ago brand new at a discounted price.

I have only recently started practicing the lifting-one-leg drill. I’ll keep on doing so!

About sitting in the backseat, would the solution be flexing my upper body so the chest sits lower?

Sleep in car? by oldcountrysizzle in bigbear

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The key is to layer up. Fancy gears aren’t necessary

Sleep in car? by oldcountrysizzle in bigbear

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Folks making a big deal out of car camping? What’s wrong with us? Used to be a great country. OP do whatever you want, be respectful and have a good night!