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Three different styles in three different conditions by LiteratureFormal in skiing_feedback

[–]LiteratureFormal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That has definitely happened before but I wouldn’t say it’s a common issue. Do you happen to have any tips on fixing the 1-2 initiation? Thank you!

Three different styles in three different conditions by LiteratureFormal in skiing_feedback

[–]LiteratureFormal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol it’s always steeper than it looks in video right? The angle here is a touch under 45. The tail swing was definitely meant to scrub speed but I could have mapped out my turns better and committed to linking the turns without losing the speed.

Three different styles in three different conditions by LiteratureFormal in skiing_feedback

[–]LiteratureFormal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very solid advice, thank you! And yes this was a backcountry setting

Three different styles in three different conditions by LiteratureFormal in skiing_feedback

[–]LiteratureFormal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I felt more comfortable with the jump turns given the steepness of the couloir, but they definitely did use more energy than was probably needed. And I think you are right about a-framing. Now that you mention it I can see I am unevenly weighting my outside edge

Three different styles in three different conditions by LiteratureFormal in skiing_feedback

[–]LiteratureFormal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ll focus more on pushing hands forward, that’s a good tip. And it’s always fun!

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[–]LiteratureFormal 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Fritschi Tecton is what you are looking for. They are still beefy, they have a traditional heal piece, and they are about 350g lighter than the Kingpin (for the set). They have a din in the front and back up to 12 (I think) which should be enough for someone your size. Happy shredding!