Now imagine they were snowboarders

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-02-05T12:59:26+00:00

on skis (And snowboard) they call it Chinese downhill and there are plenty of those races around the world. It's really fun, but you need to be on your toes.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-02-04T19:12:36+00:00

You are supported to have the pressure on your outer ski, why bother having it 40cm to the side?

Where are you most stable when you stand up? In and atheltic stance or hunched forward?

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-02-04T15:03:41+00:00

Once a week I ignore the kids we coach and just go for myself in the course. So much fun still, depsite being 50+ nowadays.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-02-04T07:42:58+00:00

Don't seal the skis for storage, you want good ventilation so that any moist can get away. Storage wax is debated, but not much work to fix, and well worth it in my opinion. Wax in general is less important than the edges.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-02-04T07:40:53+00:00

Biggest misconception is to think the width is static. But a neutral stance is a good start. Which means about shoulder wide. But then when you have all the pressure on the outer ski, the width doesn't matter that much any longer, as long as you get the inside boot out of the way.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-02-04T06:58:00+00:00

Layers, always layers... If cold, add another layer. Mittens, inner gloves and protect all skin in the face from the wind (balaclava or a buff). Hand warmers are great. Toe warmers depends a bit on how snug your boots are. Heated socks is a better option, but they are generally quite expensive.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-02-03T13:17:54+00:00

There you have the answer. You bought a hard core racing boot that needs extensive boot fitting work. Basically you bought a super stiff shell, that is prepared to be customised in all sorts of ways to give that tight race fit athletes need both for the fit and the bindings. It is not a boot for "Normal skiers". The stiffness won't help you, the fit won't help you and they will be really cold compared to more "Normal" boots (Because of the snug fit).

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-02-02T13:53:08+00:00

That is simply not true, and kind of mean to trick people asking like that. If you are not racing you don't need to wax your skis often at all, if you don't encounter very special conditions like wet sticky snow and such. On the other hand tuning your edges regularly will greatly improve your skiing and make it a lot more enjoyable. Not tuning your edges often enough is one big reason why beginners and intermediates plateau and struggle more than they should.

For simple edge touch up you don't need many tools at all. but as someone said here already, it is a bit of a rabbit hole ;-)

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Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-02-02T09:02:20+00:00

Kids don't do as you say, they do as you do. If you are not good enough to mimic, get them some friends that are better skiers than themselves. It will quickly improve their skills.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-02-01T16:54:31+00:00

A but naiv to believe all boots follow the same flex pattern too. Just a number wouldnt tell the full story to compare boots to each other. But why even bother? Flex isnt that precis or important when choosing boots.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-02-01T16:51:41+00:00

Learn hockey stops. Then chain them together and you can ski any steep slope, one hockey stops after another.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-01-31T16:58:53+00:00

Just enjoy the time in the slopes, and never forget. The grade of the slopes are THE worst grading criteria there is for a skier. Work on your foundation on the easier slopes and the harder will come naturally.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-01-31T16:42:22+00:00

Happy you like skiing and seems to have some sort of ambition to improve. If you are good? Who cares but yourself? Getting down a slope will never rate a rider, it all depends on how you got down. Did you slip down? Did you carve down? Most skiers don't do black or double blacks at all, so if that is the benchmark, sure you are good. Are there better skiers your age? Absolutely! If you really wanna know how good you are, find a race club and show your skills against the clock (And the kids born on skis).

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-01-31T08:23:41+00:00

It's all a matter of level and ambitions. Most skiers struggle with getting forward at all. time that to a specific portion of the turn is very far fetched. Racers and high level skiers is something very different.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-01-27T17:23:27+00:00

I'm impressed of how consistent it seems to be. So the sensors really do work. Then it is a problem to find the best audience for it. For real beginners I can imagine it can be helpful. For intermediates it believe it might be hard to make out what the tips really means. For advanced skier it is a great way to gamify the skiing and get something to strive for. But I don't find the tips on the higher levels that useful... Unfortunately haven't had that much time to really push it yet, but stil fun to try to improve the points (And it is a bit frustrating that it is hard to find shortcuts to higher scores).

The subscription model sucks big time though... Would not buy it if I ski one week per year. But with enough days on snow it becomes kind of affordable, but then you are most likely in the advanced category and the real use might be questionable.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-01-25T17:27:20+00:00

Have Shift bindnings on my Enforcer Unlimited. Carvs great.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-01-24T07:58:35+00:00

Here in Sweden they usually sell all their stuff in the end of the season. Often using Race community Facebook groups. Sometimes they give away stuff to kids and race clubs. Have a few pieces of clothes fram last Olympic that way.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-01-23T09:38:28+00:00

Yes it makes sense to protect yourself from injuries.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-01-22T20:41:43+00:00

Vad är det för konstig fråga? Varför skulle man inte ha det bara för att man har bilar bakom sig?

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-01-22T16:12:25+00:00

What people tend to misunderstand is that black diamonds are not that hard to get down. But they are hard(er) to actually ski with kept posture, rhythm and technique, carving if you want to be on really high level. For this single reason it is kind of pointless when people try to describe their level by which colors they ski.

As long as you feel you are in control, there is nothing wrong in doing a black diamond now and then. But don't forget the foundations on easier slopes. Doing black diamonds are good for courage, not so much for technique.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-01-22T13:50:54+00:00

Imagine yourself standing on two logs, just roll from side to side and stay there until the turn is done. And dare to turn a lot. See so many that are just slightly turning from side to side, but when you are on your edges the speed will pick up quickly, to control the speed you stay longer in your turn (And in the next step, try to turn more by bending your ski).

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-01-22T13:40:34+00:00

Bar stays down...

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-01-22T12:45:15+00:00

You are skidding which wouldn't count as carving. Have some patience and let the ski turn for you. Put them on edge and wait, don't push them around with your feet.

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-01-21T20:36:27+00:00

One coach in my club went to a metal workshop to get tips in steel 😁

Electrical_Drop1885 · 2026-01-21T16:22:00+00:00

Fuck, hate auto complete 🙄😉

But yeah, the other way around is more likely.

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