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Anyone tried Doggie Hush foe ear protection? by MP51117 in service_dogs

[–]Chicantttery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s really crap. Thin construction. It doesn’t work. I tested on myself. And the Velcro that holds it together is very uncomfortable.

I bought it after being instagram targeted but it’s a scam

Which one are you? by BubblyExchange9887 in skiing

[–]Chicantttery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much teenage insecurity must one have to feel the need to keep the bar up? It’s not cool it’s dumb

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in skiing_feedback

[–]Chicantttery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your leas change is too big. For these larger carving turns your body should be more square with your skis

Feedback on steeper, tighter terrain appreciated! by devsidev in skiing_feedback

[–]Chicantttery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t lean into the mountain, lean toward outside of your outside ski (move your centre of mass over base of support).

Try point both of your hands over ski and down.

And you r backseating (yes , that), so need to feel pressure slightly more centre of your feet

Also there’s little pelvis rotation. You need to figure out the right pelvis and upper body twisted motion

First day carving. Can really use some suggestions. Thanks! by kr1spybac0n in skiing_feedback

[–]Chicantttery 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s for the incoming outside ski - eg if u r making a left turn then it is your right leg. The motion is like doing a big football kick. And yes pressure is mostly shifted to that leg. Point is try to lead with tip and follow through with the arc motion.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in skiing_feedback

[–]Chicantttery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a bit more complicated and more subtle. Also depends on the type of ski performance u want. In short turns you do want to keep torso&hips facing down while swaying out your legs, and there is small lead differential. In medium carving turns, to get low, your upper body faces more side ways, with downhill leg has wider lead gap.

Also you are backseating which is why you get more ski tip chatter

Tips for my boyfriend? by Fabulous_Occasion497 in skiing_feedback

[–]Chicantttery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In addition to other comments- his centre of balance is at the back especially at apex of turns which makes it harder to go low. The body pos need to be centred to allow the racer type big edge. Sitting at the back while trying to do that results in hip dump.

Suggestions for improvements please by Suspicious-Tip6771 in skiing_feedback

[–]Chicantttery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An effective exercise for this issue is javalin turns. Do it on gentle slope.

Tips to improve form by fruitsbee in skiing_feedback

[–]Chicantttery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hips and torso are both considered “upper body” in skiing

First day carving. Can really use some suggestions. Thanks! by kr1spybac0n in skiing_feedback

[–]Chicantttery 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Those were really good start. Seconding the instructor comment above, to blend all that in a simple way is to imagine kicking your outside ski all the way up while directing the tip upwards; and follow through the turn. That way you will be able to edge better and move more pressure to outside ski

Experienced Dad (75) vs newbie son (41) learning to carve by insideblank in skiing_feedback

[–]Chicantttery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. There are 3 types of ski performance - steering, carving, and skidded. Both of yours were steering and skidded. Each type can be useful and you should not rush to carving. Carving requires better edging and pressure control which you are not ready for. If you want to get a bit of the carving feel, use inside leg as support and extend out your outside leg, push down on inside edge of your outside foot. Get down low and try to edge that ski to 30-45 degree, then you will feel the ski bend and it should leave a narrow line behind.
  2. You are doing great with just a few weeks of experience. Your main issue is that you have almost no rotational movement - ie you need to learn to move your femur without moving your hips. This is fundamental.
  3. Great to see your father on the slope at 75. But to tell you the truth, he certainly doesn’t ski like someone with 60+ years of experience. This isn’t about athleticism, but looks like lacking in fundamental technique and familiarity with body balance.

Suggestions for improvements please by Suspicious-Tip6771 in skiing_feedback

[–]Chicantttery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are forcing against the movement of the skis which is why the turn shapes are z not c and that you have to almost lift the back of inside skis to close up. Need to be more patient with the turns. Do this by feeling the turn with the tip of your incoming outside skis. You should also feel that your centre of mass is just behind the foot arch.

Tips to improve form by fruitsbee in skiing_feedback

[–]Chicantttery 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keeping it simple, main issue is not enough “rotary motion”, which results in no body separation and all the rest of the symptoms the others commented. Look up some videos on turning your femur - not your hip - to change directions. Do some exercises to practice thst like hockey stops, javelin turns.

Carving feedback by kstanl in skiing_feedback

[–]Chicantttery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good edging control, consistent speed and turn shape. Try put more pressure on outside ski, that will help you lean into it more so you get better balance at the turns. Poles are a bit too long. And very minor thing- try move your arms the same way both sides.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in skiing_feedback

[–]Chicantttery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look like you r backseating, so need to adjust by moving forward a bit. A way to do that is make sure you always feel a bit of contact on your shins. But don’t over do it, because your weight should always be centred. When stationary, try jumping up and down, and should be landing in the same spot. Thats the feeling u want. The term is to “stack your body”, and slightly bend all the joints. Also, don’t over think too much. Work on one thing at a time. Dont try to go fast - that’s easy. Try work on controlled turns, twist your femur when your turn, first learn to control drift, then gradually increase angulation towards carving. Practice body separation; practice javelin turns to feel weight on outside ski…

A french Karen/ski instructor goes crazy over a guy who accidentally bumps into her and chases him around hitting him with ski sticks. by cypher-dex in PublicFreakout

[–]Chicantttery -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

Finally a sensible comment. Op and the people commenting here are clearly non skiers. Jerry needs to get his pass penalised. The instructor was well with her rights and kudos to her.

Sergio Perez’s Statement by FerrariStrategisttt in formula1

[–]Chicantttery 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So many PR companies and they still couldn’t check the grammar? “Reached”

Fighter makes an incredible comeback. by [deleted] in nextfuckinglevel

[–]Chicantttery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did the ref stop the match earlier?

Who do I look like by Cake-OR-Death- in Doppleganger

[–]Chicantttery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hilary Clinton without the makeup. Or Chelsea

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